Self-Care and Life Skills

Children who struggle with self-care and life skills may experience difficulties such as:

• Struggles with daily tasks such as dressing, grooming, and toileting
• A dependence on caregivers for basic needs
• A lack of independence and confidence in daily living
• Difficulty in social interactions and building relationships
• Challenges in school such as organization and time management
• An inability to participate in daily activities
• Struggles with fine and gross motor skills
• Low self-esteem and decreased confidence
• Increased stress and frustration for both the child and caregiver

Through our self-care and life skills program, Pelorus OT is committed to helping children overcome these challenges and build independence, confidence, and self-esteem.

Our self-care and life skills program includes the following areas:

• Self-care skills: Our OTs will work with your child to develop essential self-care skills, including
  toileting, grooming, hygiene, and meal preparation.
• Daily living skills: Our OTs will help your child develop the skills they need to carry out daily
  activities, such as shopping, cleaning, and managing money, as well as using technology and
  assistive devices for increased independence.
• Home skills: Our OTs will help your child develop the skills needed to manage their home
  environments, such as laundry, housekeeping, and organization.

• Social skills: Our OTs will help your child build positive relationships by teaching communication skills, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• School skills: Our OTs will help your child succeed in school by developing academic skills, time management, and organization.