27/10/2026
It’s Occupational Therapy Week and we've been fortunate enough to celebrate OT week in the best way at Steps Together - with a new OT joining our team!
This year’s theme, “Participation Matters,” beautifully captures what Occupational Therapy is all about. Participation is so much more than simply being able to complete a task. It’s about having opportunities to connect, explore, learn, play, develop independence and be included in the activities and experiences that make life meaningful.
At Steps Together, our Occupational Therapists support children to participate in the everyday activities that matter most to them and their families, while recognising that participation looks different for every child.
Participation might look like joining in a playground game, getting dressed independently, engaging in classroom activities, exploring new foods, managing big feelings, or finding a way to enjoy an activity that previously felt overwhelming.
Most importantly, participation doesn't have to look the same for everyone. Sometimes it's about developing new skills, sometimes it's about adapting an activity or environment, and sometimes it's about helping the people around a child better understand and support their individual needs.
Occupational Therapy can support so many different areas, including fine motor skills, motor coordination, sensory processing, emotional regulation, self-care, play, executive functioning and more. But ultimately, it's always always always, about helping children engage in the activities that are meaningful to them, in ways that work for them.
This OT Week, we're celebrating the importance of participation, the individuality of every child, and the difference that meaningful inclusion can make to their everyday lives.
And, of course, a very special shout-out to our wonderful Occupational Therapists, who bring so much knowledge, compassion and creativity to supporting children and families every day. 🎉
