Teenager (15 years plus)
Making the transition through teenage years and into adulthood is a very difficult time for any young persons' life and may result in physical, emotional or behavioural difficulties that affect how they function on a day to day basis. A child of this age should be able to:
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- Teenagers should be able to navigate and perceive the moving world without difficulty
- Teenagers should be able to perform complex fine motor movements
- Dress independently
- Manipulate small objects
- Able to engage in all sports
- Able to negotiate complex environments
- Able to begin to independently organise their work and social life
- Organise timetables
- Remember equipment needed for meetings
How an occupational therapist can help a child with delayed milestones
Our occupational therapists have the skills and knowledge to help further the development of teenagers who may be finding adapting to the world around them more difficult than others. We can offer a range of treatment and services to improve development.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, or to arrange an assessment please email office@otforkids.co.uk or call us on 0330 233 0888
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Next steps:Please contact one of our experienced occupational therapists today and we will gladly discuss how we can help and what services we can offer you.
- 0330 223 0888
- office@otforkids.co.uk
- 2 Hagley Rd, Salford M5 3EY [map]
OT for Kids have been a great help in aiding my son Jake with coping with his dyspraxia both at home and in school. They came out to our house and completed the assessment at home.
