Hannah Brauninger Occupational Therapy

Hannah Brauninger Occupational Therapy Helping kids reach their full potential, one step at a time!

I have always had a passion for working with children, especially those who experience sensory integration difficulties as well as developmental delays and learning difficulties.

🔍 OT Tools Spotlight: Tweezers! Who knew this simple tool could pack such a developmental punch? Let’s dive into why twe...
12/02/2025

🔍 OT Tools Spotlight: Tweezers!

Who knew this simple tool could pack such a developmental punch? Let’s dive into why tweezers are a must-have in every OT’s toolkit! ✨

💪 Skills Development:
• Fine motor control
• Pincer grasp strength
• Hand-eye coordination
• Bilateral coordination
• Visual tracking
• Focus and concentration

👶 Benefits for Children:
• Strengthens fingers for pencil grip
• Improves precision for handwriting
• Develops pre-scissor skills
• Enhances finger isolation
• Builds hand strength naturally
• Promotes proper finger positioning

🎯 Fun Activity Ideas:
• Pick up tiny pom-poms and sort by color
• Transfer beads between containers
• “Rescue” small toys from playdough
• Create art by placing sequins
• Sort small items by category
• Pick up cotton balls in a race

💡 Daily Life Applications:
• Better control when eating with utensils
• Improved shoe-tying ability
• Enhanced self-care skills
• More precise handwriting
• Better manipulation of small objects

🌟 Pro Tip: Start with larger tweezers and gradually move to smaller ones as skills develop!

Need ideas for tweezer activities suitable for your child? Drop a comment below! 👇

Today’s quick tip is about desk posture! 👩‍🏫Good posture allows gravity to be distributed through the body so that no on...
20/01/2025

Today’s quick tip is about desk posture! 👩‍🏫

Good posture allows gravity to be distributed through the body so that no one structure is over-stressed 💆

Correct sitting posture allows you to work more efficiently with less fatigue and strain on your body’s ligaments and muscles 😴 💪

✨ Your child should sit with their hips, knees and ankles all bent at 90 degrees.
✨ This is also known as 90/90/90.
✨ The table should be at a comfortable height.
✨ It should be slightly above their elbows when their arm is resting on the table.

Sitting posture will have an impact on a child’s writing abilities and endurance in the classroom ✍️

Gross Motor Skills are a complex set of physical skills that require whole body movement and involves the large core sta...
13/01/2025

Gross Motor Skills are a complex set of physical skills that require whole body movement and involves the large core stabilizing muscles of the body 💪

We need Gross Motor Skills to perform everyday tasks such as:
🧍‍♂️ Standing
🚶 Walking
🏃‍♀️ Running
🦵 Jumping
⛹️‍♀️ Participating in sports
👩‍💻 Sitting upright at the table

They are also crucial for self-care tasks such as:
👖 Getting dressed
🚗 Getting in and out of a car
🚽 Getting on and off the toilet

✨ Gross Motor Skills include balance, coordination, motor planning and control, bilateral integration, postural control, body awareness, strength and endurance.

✨ So, get your child moving to develop these skills! Encourage outdoor play, climbing on the jungle gym and create obstacle courses at home!

📚 Let’s Talk Development! Understanding child development helps support learning and daily function.Key developmental ar...
09/01/2025

📚 Let’s Talk Development!

Understanding child development helps support learning and daily function.

Key developmental areas include:
✨ Gross motor skills (running, jumping, balance)
✨ Fine motor skills (drawing, cutting, writing)
✨ Visual perception (understanding what we see)
✨ Sensory processing (responding to our environment)
✨ Play skills (social interaction and learning)

Development follows a sequence, but each child has their unique journey. An OT assessment can help understand your child’s developmental profile.

Hi everyone 😀 I just thought I’d reintroduce myself since it’s been SO long since I last posted! ⁣I worked at a remedial...
06/01/2025

Hi everyone 😀 I just thought I’d reintroduce myself since it’s been SO long since I last posted!
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I worked at a remedial school for 6 years and have now had my own practice for 5 years 🙌⁣

I am now mom to a 2 year old, with a second on the way! 💛
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✨ I’ve always had a passion for working with children, especially those who experience sensory integration difficulties as well as developmental delays and learning difficulties.⁣
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✨ I’ve made it my mission to change and improve the lives of little lefties and developed The Lefty Kit ✨⁣
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I’m incredibly grateful to be able to do what I love everyday! 🙏⁣⁣⁣
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I am based at Bryandale Primary School in Bryanston🤸‍♀️ ⁣⁣

Hello 2025!! 🙌🥳🪅It has been far too long since I last posted here. My aim this year is to change that and get back into ...
04/01/2025

Hello 2025!! 🙌🥳🪅

It has been far too long since I last posted here. My aim this year is to change that and get back into regular content creation 🤞

This is such an exciting year with so many plans and ideas in the works! I look forward to sharing some of those plans very soon 🌸

Wishing you all only the best for 2025!

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131 Cumberland Avenue
Johannesburg
2191

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
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