Welcome to

Olive Tree Therapy Centre

Welcome to

Olive Tree Therapy Centre

Olive Tree Therapy Centre is a paediatric Occupational Therapy practice in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

Our team of dedicated Occupational therapists strives to provide each child with the opportunity to develop the skills that they need to thrive. It’s a privilege to be able to serve children and their families and we believe that a team approach is the best way to provide children with the support that they need.

Occupational Therapy can assist children who are experiencing difficulties in any of the following areas: Difficulties with Daily tasks such as eating, sleeping, dressing, and toileting

School Related Difficulties

Fine motor difficulties: pencil grip, pre-writing skills, handwriting, cutting, colouring, drawing etc
Gross motor difficulties: poor posture at the desk, difficulties engaging in gross motor play at school
Attention and concentration difficulties
Poor work speed and organisational skills
Establishing hand dominance
Basic concept difficulties : Letters, numbers and shapes
Visual perceptual difficulties

Sensory Processing Difficulties

Poor emotional regulation
Sensitivity and avoidance of certain sensory experiences at home/school
Poor body awareness
Difficulty learning new movements (gross motor and refined movements)
Difficulty participating in sports/extra mural activities

Social Interaction / Play Difficulties

Difficulty making and maintaining friendships
Immature play for their age
Poor social communication and interaction

School Related Difficulties

Fine motor difficulties: pencil grip, pre-writing skills, handwriting, cutting, colouring, drawing etc
Gross motor difficulties: poor posture at the desk, difficulties engaging in gross motor play at school
Attention and concentration difficulties
Poor work speed and organisational skills
Establishing hand dominance
Basic concept difficulties : Letters, numbers and shapes
Visual perceptual difficulties

Sensory Processing Difficulties

Poor emotional regulation
Sensitivity and avoidance of certain sensory experiences at home/school
Poor body awareness
Difficulty learning new movements (gross motor and refined movements)
Difficulty participating in sports/extra mural activities

Social Interaction / Play Difficulties

Difficulty making and maintaining friendships
Immature play for their age
Poor social communication and interaction

When would my Child Benefit from Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy can assist children who are experiencing difficulties in any of the following areas: Difficulties with Daily tasks such as eating, sleeping, dressing, and toileting

School Related Difficulties

Fine motor difficulties: pencil grip, pre-writing skills, handwriting, cutting, colouring, drawing etc
Gross motor difficulties: poor posture at the desk, difficulties engaging in gross motor play at school
Attention and concentration difficulties
Poor work speed and organisational skills
Establishing hand dominance
Basic concept difficulties : Letters, numbers and shapes
Visual perceptual difficulties

Sensory Processing Difficulties

Poor emotional regulation
Sensitivity and avoidance of certain sensory experiences at home/school
Poor body awareness
Difficulty learning new movements (gross motor and refined movements)
Difficulty participating in sports/extra mural activities

Social Interaction / Play Difficulties

Difficulty making and maintaining friendships
Immature play for their age
Poor social communication and interaction

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