Little minds, big adventures!
Paediatric occupational therapy that supports your child to build confidence and skills for everyday life.
Who are we?
Make your Mark OT is a passionate paediatric occupational therapy practice, dedicated to empowering children and their families through tailored, strengths-based support wherever they need it most.
Wanaka based therapy supports, in the home, school or community, for children of all ages!
Occupational therapy supports children to build the skills they need to feel confident, capable and happy in everyday life — through play, connection and meaningful activities. Below are examples of developmental areas that we can focus on in therapy.
When to reach out?
Our therapy is play-based, child-centred and tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs.
Big feelings and emotional regulation
Are you having challenges with meltdowns, or do you feel your child can go from 0-100 in a second? We can help them with understanding their emotions, managing big feelings and learning calming strategies to cope with frustration, worry and change.
Play and social skills
Is your child still practicing their turn taking skills, or are you worried they aren’t building strong friendships? We help children to engage in play, share, problem-solve and build positive relationships with others through meaningful interactions.
Self-care and independence
Do you feel your child is finding it hard to gain independence getting dressed, sleeping or going to the toilet? OT works to support children to become more independent with everyday tasks. We support skills like buttons, zips, using cutlery and managing daily routines.
Gross motor skills
Have you noticed that your child finds their movement skills challenging, or that they fall over or fear participating in sports? Therapy can aid children with developing balance, coordination, strength and body awareness for running, jumping, climbing and playground play.
Fine motor skills
Are you noticing that your child finds it hard to hold their pencil, draw a picture, write their name or keep up with writing demands at school? Through supporting hand strength, coordination and control, we can help children build on their fine motor skills, which are integral for school and play.
Sensory processing
Do you have a child who gets distressed by loud sounds, finds particular fabrics torturous or refuses to let you wash and brush their hair? We help children who experience the world a little differently through their senses. We work with children to manage sensitivities, movement needs and sensory seeking, so their bodies can feel calm, organised and ready to learn.
Contact Us
All initial parent calls are free of charge, and a chance to reach out and see if our service is the right fit for you and your child!
If you are in need of support, please feel free to reach out.
We look forward to hearing from you!