Self Care Skills for Kids in Adelaide

Building independence through everyday skills

Empowering kids to take on dressing, toileting, and daily routines with confidence.
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Self-care skills are the foundation for a child’s independence and confidence. Tasks like brushing teeth, getting dressed, washing, managing toileting and feeding can be challenging for some children, impacting their confidence and independence. Our occupational therapy focuses on empowering kids to build these skills step by step, creating smoother routines for families and fostering independence.

Key challenges we can help with

Helping your child overcome self-care challenges

Struggles with self-care can affect a child’s ability to manage their daily routines confidently. Here are some common challenges we help address:

Difficulty with dressing and grooming

Difficulty with dressing and grooming: Struggles with zippers, buttons, tying shoelaces, or brushing teeth can lead to frustration.

Toileting challenges

Difficulty with toileting or managing hygiene independently.

Resistance to daily routines

Avoidance of self-care tasks because of sensory challenges, fine motor difficulties, overwhelm from the demands of a request or regulation challenges.

Challenges with sleeping

Finding it hard to settle into or stick with a bedtime routine that works or sleep through the night.

How SPOT Can help your child

Working towards confident and capable independence

Therapy for self-care is designed to make a meaningful difference for children and their families. We aim to support:

Improved self-care skills

Helping your child develop the skills needed for dressing, grooming, and managing hygiene.

Increased independence

Supporting your child to take charge of their routines with confidence.

Reduced stress for families

Creating smoother, more predictable routines for caregivers and children alike.

Empowered caregivers

Providing strategies to support your child’s progress at home in a way that works for your family.

Addressing your questions and concerns

Every child’s journey is unique, and their therapy should reflect that. Here’s what you can expect:

“How can therapy help with toileting challenges?”

We help to identify what your child is ready for, break down toileting into manageable steps working on key skills needed for toileting, and provide strategies for both the child and caregivers to achieve progress.

“My child resists getting dressed—what can we do?”

Therapy explores strengths and motor skills required, and sensory considerations for your child offering practical techniques and tools to support dressing routines.

“Will therapy make daily routines easier for me as a parent?”

We work with families to support your routines and reduce stress around self-care activities.

Do you have more questions? Check out our FAQ page, or contact our friendly team to discuss your concerns.

Tailored therapy for your child’s development needs

Every child’s journey is unique, and their therapy should reflect that. Here’s what you can expect:

Personalised assessment

The first step is understanding your child’s specific strengths and challenges through conversations, observations, and assessments. This helps us put together an individualised plan just for them.

Interest driven, tailored sessions

Our sessions are designed around your child’s strengths and interests, making therapy engaging and comfortable. We aim to foster a relaxed environment where children feel free to explore and grow.

Parent involvement and home support

We value the role that parents and caregivers play in their child’s journey. You’ll have the option to participate in sessions and receive home practice strategies to reinforce your child’s progress between appointments.