How We Can Help
Deaf Connect OTs work closely with participants to develop and improve:
- Play and social skills
- Fine motor skills (using their hands)
- Self-care practices (e.g. rooming, dressing, eating)
- Visual and sensory processing
- Use of aids, equipment and assistive technology
Our Team
Our team of OTs are experts in this space. They are skilled at working with Deaf and hard of hearing people and making learning fun!
Deaf Connect OTs will work with you and your child to identify areas of development for your child and how they can best support everyone involved.
Occupational Therapy for deaf and hard of hearing Children
Occupational therapy for Deaf and hard of hearing children can involve practicing speech and listening, learning sign language and using pictures and symbols.
OTs help with strategies for Deaf and hard of hearing children who may find everyday skills more challenging, such as following instructions or demonstrations and interacting with others, for example during school or play time.
Deaf Connect OTs may use strategies such as interactive play, environment exploration and Auslan coordination to support your child. Our team also screens for other areas where your child may need support, such as their attention span, balance and spatial awareness and sensory processing.
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Additional Information
With the help of other parents, teachers and healthcare professionals; we’ve created a library of relevant information to help you confidently support your child’s evolving development and communication needs.
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