Social and Play Skills Enhancement

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What are Social and Play Skills?

Social skills are the skills we use every day to interact and communicate with others through speech, gesture, facial expression and body language. Social skills are crucial in making and maintaining friendships and having positive social experiences. At Harrisdale Mobile OT, we enable children to improve their social skills through child-led play to enhance their joint attention, turn-taking, rule-following, cooperation and imagination. We may use social stories to teach children specific social skills and role playing to practice how to behave in certain social scenarios. Show More
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Signs of Social and Play Skills Challenges

  • Difficulty making and keeping friends.
  • Trouble understanding and responding to social cues such as facial expressions or body language.
  • Avoidance of group activities or preference for solitary play.
  • Challenges with sharing, taking turns, or participating in cooperative play.
  • Limited imaginative play or difficulty joining in with peers during games.

Speciality Areas

Harrisdale Mobile OT is a paediatric occupational therapy practice dedicated to supporting the development of children aged 1-18 years. Our experienced therapist provides tailored services to help kids reach their occupational goals, focusing on areas like gross and fine motor skills, social skills, emotional regulation, self-care, sensory processing, and handwriting. We work closely with families to create therapy sessions that cater to each child’s unique needs and learning style.

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Sensory Processing Support

Fine and Gross Motor Development

Social and Play Skills Enhancement

Self-Care Skills Training

Emotional Regulation

Our therapy sessions empower children to overcome challenges and achieve greater independence.

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Benefits of Social and Play Skills Enhancement

  • Improved Peer Relationships: Ability to make friends, share, and collaborate in group activities.
  • Better Communication: Enhanced verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
  • Increased Confidence: Greater self-esteem as children successfully interact with others.
  • Enhanced Emotional Regulation: Better coping skills for managing emotions in social situations.
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At Harrisdale Mobile OT, we are committed to supporting children in their developmental journey through expert pediatric occupational therapy.

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