Liesel Scheffer Occupational Therapy

Liesel Scheffer Occupational Therapy Private Occupational Therapy practice in Walvis Bay, Namibia. We see a variety of clients ranging from babies to school going learners, teenagers and adults.

We specialize in hand therapy, adult-cognitive therapy, FCE's and pediatrics.

🖐️FINE MOTOR FRIDAY 🖐️This week we’re sticking to the basics — literally! Let’s build fine motor strength with a fun and...
26/09/2025

🖐️FINE MOTOR FRIDAY 🖐️

This week we’re sticking to the basics — literally! Let’s build fine motor strength with a fun and focused Sticker Line Challenge!

What You’ll Need:

Dot stickers, small reward stickers, or even masking tape pieces

A marker

Paper or a long piece of tape stuck to a table

How to Play:

Draw a straight line, zig-zag, or curved path on paper or tape.

Have your child place one sticker at a time along the line.

Encourage careful finger work to peel, place, and press each sticker.

Bonus Ideas:
✅ Write letters or numbers on the stickers for sequencing practice
✅ Use tweezers to place the stickers for extra challenge
✅ Turn it into a rainbow pattern game

Builds:
✅ Pincer grasp (essential for pencil control )
✅ Bilateral coordination (peeling with one hand, stabilizing with the other)
✅ Focus, control & visual tracking
✅ Pre-writing skills!

No mess, low prep, and super satisfying for little fingers!

International Sign Language Day 🌍👐Today we celebrate the power of communication in all its forms — including sign langua...
23/09/2025

International Sign Language Day 🌍👐

Today we celebrate the power of communication in all its forms — including sign language!

At our practice, we proudly support children and individuals who benefit from Makaton signing, especially those with communication challenges linked to specific diagnoses.

We work closely with Speech and Language Therapists to help establish and support Makaton use as part of a tailored communication approach.

Every sign is a step toward connection.

World Alzheimer’s Day | September 21 💜🧠Alzheimer’s disease affects not only memory, but the ability to engage in everyda...
21/09/2025

World Alzheimer’s Day | September 21 💜🧠

Alzheimer’s disease affects not only memory, but the ability to engage in everyday life.

As Occupational Therapists, we’re here to support individuals and families through every stage — helping maintain independence, dignity, and connection through meaningful activity.

💜 We adapt routines to promote safety and function
💜 We empower caregivers with education and support
💜 We help preserve quality of life and identity

Today, we honor those living with Alzheimer’s, their loved ones, and all who care for them.

Together, through compassionate care and purposeful engagement, we make every moment count.

Week 2 – Day 5: OT Support Across the Lifespan Whether you’re 5 or 55 — Occupational Therapy (OT) can help you manage AD...
19/09/2025

Week 2 – Day 5: OT Support Across the Lifespan

Whether you’re 5 or 55 — Occupational Therapy (OT) can help you manage ADHD in everyday life.

From school routines and emotional regulation
to workplace strategies and executive function support —
OT meets you where you are.

Kids. Adults. Everyone.

💬 Curious about ADHD-friendly OT support? DM us for more information.

Week 2 – Day 4: Masking ADHD Did you know many people — especially girls and women — become experts at hiding their ADHD...
18/09/2025

Week 2 – Day 4: Masking ADHD

Did you know many people — especially girls and women — become experts at hiding their ADHD symptoms?

This is called masking.

For example:
– Over-preparing to avoid mistakes
– Mimicking others to "blend in"
– Suppressing fidgeting or emotions
– Forcing focus until burnout

Masking can lead to exhaustion, anxiety, and missed diagnoses.

💡 Have you heard of masking before?
Share this to help others understand the invisible effort behind ADHD.

Week 2 – Day 3: Emotional Regulation in ADHDADHD doesn’t just affect attention — it impacts how emotions are felt and ex...
17/09/2025

Week 2 – Day 3: Emotional Regulation in ADHD

ADHD doesn’t just affect attention — it impacts how emotions are felt and expressed.

In kids, it might look like:
Big tantrums
Emotional outbursts
Difficulty calming down

In adults, it can look like:
Emotional shutdowns
Silent overwhelm
Avoiding conflict altogether

Note:
Tantrum = emotions spilling out.
Shutdown = emotions turning inward.

These are both signs of emotional dysregulation, a common ADHD trait.

💬 Have you seen these in yourself or someone you love? Drop a comment or share with someone who should see this.

Day 2 – Week 2: School Struggles vs. Work Struggles ADHD doesn’t just impact kids in the classroom — it follows into adu...
16/09/2025

Day 2 – Week 2: School Struggles vs. Work Struggles

ADHD doesn’t just impact kids in the classroom — it follows into adulthood, affecting performance at work too.

In School:
– Forgetting homework
– Trouble sitting still
– Zoning out in class

At Work:
– Missed deadlines
– Overwhelm with tasks
– Difficulty staying focused in meetings

Same brain, different environment — and both deserve understanding and support.

📣 Tag a friend or parent who needs to see this perspective. Let's build more ADHD-aware spaces!

Week 2: ADHD in Kids vs. Adults ADHD doesn’t “go away” with age — it just looks different.In kids, it might show up as: ...
15/09/2025

Week 2: ADHD in Kids vs. Adults

ADHD doesn’t “go away” with age — it just looks different.

In kids, it might show up as:
Constant movement
Trouble sitting still
Struggling in school

In adults, it often looks like:
Time blindness
Mental exhaustion
Difficulty staying organized

Did you only recognize the signs in adulthood?

You’re not alone. Let’s talk about it — drop a comment or share your story below. 👇

🌟 ADHD Awareness & Support—Closer to Home Than You Think!Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation is a South African non-profi...
12/09/2025

🌟 ADHD Awareness & Support—Closer to Home Than You Think!

Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation is a South African non-profit delivering free ADHD and mental health screening and early intervention in under-resourced communities. Their reach includes school visits, volunteer-driven assessments, and free services—vital steps toward breaking down barriers like stigma, cost, and limited access.

What this means for Namibia:

🟨Early detection = life-changing difference
Early screening enables timely support, which can dramatically improve educational outcomes and well‑being.
🟨Zoom sessions bring expert support across borders: Virtual masterclasses and a multidisciplinary ADHD congress by GB4ADHD offer strategies for parents, educators, and therapists - accessible from anywhere. These can greatly benefit Namibian families, reducing travel and cost barriers.
🟨Learning from local initiatives
Namibia already boasts impactful programs like “Enabling Through the Horse,” a therapeutic horseback program that aids children with ADHD and other learning difficulties through improved coordination, motor skills, emotional growth, and confidence.

Join the Movement
Together, we can extend ADHD support beyond borders:
🟨Support early screening initiatives—whether locally or through GB4ADHD.
🟨Participate in Zoom masterclasses or the virtual ADHD Congress to gain insight and tools.
🟨Amplify awareness—share posts, invite others to virtual events, and help normalize conversations around ADHD.

Let’s help kids and families everywhere realize their full potential—because early support makes a world of difference.

Day 5: ADHD Is Not a Moral Failing ADHD is not about being lazy, unmotivated, or irresponsible.It’s a neurodevelopmental...
12/09/2025

Day 5: ADHD Is Not a Moral Failing

ADHD is not about being lazy, unmotivated, or irresponsible.
It’s a neurodevelopmental condition — not a character flaw.

Occupational Therapy (OT) can help both kids and adults with ADHD build real-life strategies for:
✔️ Focus & attention
✔️ Emotional regulation
✔️ Daily routines
✔️ Executive functioning

There’s support — and you don’t have to do it alone.

📩 DM us or hit the link in bio to learn how OT can help.

Day 4: How ADHD Shows Up in Daily Life ADHD doesn’t just impact school or work — it affects everyday tasks.Starting (or ...
11/09/2025

Day 4: How ADHD Shows Up in Daily Life

ADHD doesn’t just impact school or work — it affects everyday tasks.

Starting (or finishing) chores
Keeping track of time
Managing routines
Remembering meals or self-care

These "small" things can feel huge with ADHD.

💬 What daily task is the most challenging for you or your child?
Share in the comments — your experience could help others feel less alone.

Day 3: What ADHD Really Feels Like ADHD isn’t always what you see — it’s what you don’t see.Constant mental noise Time s...
10/09/2025

Day 3: What ADHD Really Feels Like

ADHD isn’t always what you see — it’s what you don’t see.

Constant mental noise
Time slipping away
Overwhelm from "simple" tasks
Emotions that hit hard and fast

It’s an internal experience — not always visible on the outside.

💬 Can you relate? Drop a comment or save this post for someone who needs to feel seen.

Address

Welwitschia Medical Centre Ext 2, Hidipo Hamutenya Drive
Walvis Bay
9000

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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