📝 Could my child benefit from OT?

My child gets very upset by loud noises, busy places or bright lights

My child refuses to wear certain clothes because of how they feel

My child is a very picky eater — mostly due to food textures

My child craves spinning, crashing or intense physical stimulation

My child avoids messy play, sand, grass or getting their hands dirty

My child seems unaware of pain, temperature or personal space

My child struggles with pencil grip or avoids drawing and colouring

My child’s handwriting is hard to read for their age

My child has difficulty with scissors, buttons, zips or cutlery

My child tires quickly during writing tasks

My child avoids craft activities or gets very frustrated with them

My child struggles with puzzles or building activities for their age

My child needs a lot of help getting dressed for their age

My child has difficulty with toileting or toilet training

Mealtimes are a major struggle (utensils, eating variety, sitting still)

My child can’t follow a morning or bedtime routine without constant prompting

Brushing teeth, washing hands or bathing causes major distress

My child is significantly behind peers in basic self-care skills

My child has frequent, intense meltdowns that are hard to recover from

My child struggles to make or keep friendships

My child has difficulty with transitions or unexpected changes to routine

My child becomes very anxious in social situations or new places

My child acts impulsively and struggles to wait or take turns

My child has difficulty understanding others’ emotions or perspectives