Izabela Circa Occupational Therapy

Izabela Circa Occupational Therapy What is Paediatric OT? I am an Occupational Therapist who currently consults privately in North and Central Auckland.

Is about helping children with early developmental skills to support with higher physical and cognitive demands for independence for school work and self care skills. I trained in Hamilton campus through Otago Polytechnic School of Occupational Therapy. I attended a specialised training course and became an accredited assessor to use the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) for clients ag

ed 2 - 100+. I attended a Housing modification course to train for complex housing modification, other accreditation related to wheelchair and sitting and lying. I started working with adult clients with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health, and then I decided to work with preschool children that are different able from their peers with the hope to make a positive difference early on in their life. Background work under Counties Manukau DHB and Special needs school setting. I have experience working with children with Autism, Down syndrome, Global Developmental Delay and other neurodevelopment syndromes. I am particularly passionate in enabling children with their independence at meal times, dressing, self-cares, and school related work. Services we offer :

Paediatric assessment and treatment planning

Developmental Assessments

Assessment of Motor and Process skills (AMPS) - Calibrated Assessor

Routine Based Assessment

Assessment of Child, Environment and Occupation

Visual perception, visual motor integration
Sensory Integration

Better Kids & Individualised program

Supporting development of specific skills required for productivity: “school or work ”, self-care, and leisure “or play” :
— Motor & Process skills
— Gross Motor & Fine Motor (I.e handwriting)
— Visual Perception & Motor Integration skills
— Self-care skills

Therapy for other family members (optional)

Groups Therapy & Community Development

Anxiety, Depression & Stress Management

Physical Endurance Programme

Environmental modification for safety and function. Updates: Currently following the govt covid order/mandate with its restrictions in place for health professionals. Consultancy and assessment/intervention via Telehealth at all times.

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01/05/2025

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Pre-writing shapes ✍️

A significant component of pre-writing skills are the pre-writing shapes. These are the pencil strokes that most letters, numbers and early drawings are comprised of. They are typically mastered in sequential order, and to an age specific level. These strokes include the following strokes: |, —, O, +, /, square, \, X, and Δ.

If your child is not meeting these milestones, please don’t panic, this is a guide only. Also imitation and practice of these shapes can improve skills 😊

What helps fine motor skills:
Suckers
Therapy putty
Pegboard

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Help Your Child Understand and Regulate Their Emotions with Fun & Science-Based Activities! Parenting can be challenging, especially when your child struggles to navigate big emotions. This engaging workbook makes emotional regulation accessible for kids using Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theor...

21/03/2025

Understanding Sensory Modulation: What It Means for Your Child?

Did you know your child’s brain is like a traffic controller, deciding which sensory signals need a green light and which need a red? This process is called sensory modulation—it’s how the brain regulates its activity to help kids stay focused, calm, and ready to engage.

For example, when your child is playing at the park, their brain might amplify important sensory input, like balancing on the slide, while filtering out less important signals, like background noise. But when sensory modulation isn’t working smoothly, your child might feel overwhelmed, distracted, or struggle to stay calm.

If your child often feels “too much” or “not enough,” you’re not alone. Understanding sensory modulation is a step toward finding the support they need! 🩷

10/07/2024

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