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We believe that the premise behind learning is FUN! A child-friendly and very stimulating environment welcomes and hosts your child for his/her therapy session. Various toys, equipment and games are available for therapy. The occupational therapist will integrate the aims of the session into games and activities which occupy and stimulate the child, so while s/he is learning s/he is also playing.

ATLAS Training uses primarily individual therapy to ensure that each session is uniquely tailored to each child. Each session is planned in advance specifically for each child and using family-directed goals as the guidelines for treatment. However, where appropriate, group sessions are also used to address specific aims.

At ATLAS Training, our Occupational Therapists are support by a team of professionals who help enhance their service. Since many factors can affect a child’s ability to participate successfully in daily tasks, the team approach is important to promoting a child’s skills. Here are just 2 examples:

For children who find sensory input distressing, everyday tasks such as group activities, arts & crafts or P.E., can be overwhelming. The Play Therapist, who uses expressive arts to help a child to resolve emotional distress can help build the child’s confidence and ability to cope within these environments.

For children who have motor or organisational difficulties, communicating their needs or understanding others may be challenging and interfere with successful function. The Speech and Language Therapist, who uses a variety of communication strategies, can help a child with expressing themselves, understanding others and participating in inter-personal or academic activities.

Thus, using a team approach at ATLAS Training, we can help children build on their interaction skills as well as underlying factors, all under one roof, in an integrated programme.