Contact us if your child experiences 2 or more problems outlined in the lists below to discuss how we can help.
Pre-Schooler’s Checklist
- Frequently says “I can’t” or “I won’t”.
- Tires easily.
- Falls frequently or bumps into furniture/people.
- Avoids painting, pasting or playdough activities.
- Avoids sand and/or water play.
- Has trouble with or avoids drawing, colouring, cutting, or doing puzzles.
- Breaks toys or crayons easily.
- Is overly active or unable to slow down.
- Avoids jumping, swinging or having feet off the ground.
- Appears clumsy or awkward when running, skipping, hopping, etc.
- Over-reacts to touch, taste, sounds or odours.
- Avoids playground activities (e.g. Slides and climbing frames).
- Has trouble making friends the same age.
- Has trouble socialising with peer group.
- Prefers to play with adults rather than peers.
- Prefers to lead rather than follow others in play.
- Starts many tasks but finishes few.
School Children’s Checklist
- Needs more practice than other children to learn new skills.
- Reverses letters (after year 2).
- Has messy writing.
- Writes very slowly in comparison with peers.
- Dislikes handwriting.
- Pencil grip causes pain or fatigue.
- Is unable to dress self without help.
- Has poor organisational skills.
- Slumps at desk or tires easily.
- Has trouble paying attention.
- Has trouble following instructions / routines.
- Has trouble with or avoids drawing, colouring, cutting.
- Is overly active or unable to slow down.
- Avoids jumping, swinging or having feet off the ground.
- Appears clumsy or awkward when running, skipping, hopping, etc.
- Dislikes or struggles with ball games.
- Over-reacts to touch, taste, sounds or odours.
- Avoids sporting activities.
- Has trouble making friends the same age.
- Has trouble socialising with peers.
- Has trouble understanding other’s perspective.
- Frequently says “I can’t” or “I won’t”.