Tygerberg Hills Occupational Therapy

01/03/2026

Housechores are part of the home programme of each child.

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

20/02/2026

Yesterday we had a great set up initiated by the ideas of this little boy.
Main focus in therapy is that kids develop intrinsic motivation and execute a plan they come up with or develop during the session.
This is then integrated into the goals defined in the assessment.
We often find areas on the level "Sensory systems" needing improvement before we can address higher functioning levels like fine motor skills or behaviour.

Sensory integration is the neurological process of organizing sensations from own body and environment allowing for effective, functional responses for daily living activities, learning and behaviour.
In therapy we are implementing these complex sensations into a play session with fun and creativity. The pirate boat served perfectly the purpose.

Photo published with parent consent.

20/02/2026

Interesting read about the 8 sensory systems

https://developlearngrow.com/sensory-systems-101/

18/02/2026

18/02/2026

PARENTS HERE IS A GREAT LIST OF CHORES THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR KIDS BY AGE

Chores help children develop important life skills, teaches responsibility, and fosters a sense of accomplishment. Doing chores regularly also contribute to better academic performance, problem-solving skills, and overall success in life.

03/02/2026

If you’ve ever been told to “send them to calm down” and it didn’t sit right with you — this is why.
Children don’t learn regulation through isolation. They learn it through connection. Through an adult who stays close, steady, and calm enough for them to borrow that calm until their own nervous system can catch up. This isn’t about spoiling or rescuing. It’s about building the brain skills that make self-regulation possible.