Jackie Collins Arbeidsterapeut / Occupational Therapist

Jackie Collins Arbeidsterapeut / Occupational Therapist As an occupational therapist, I help people develop the skills they need for quality of life.

13/08/2026

Bilateral coordination is our ability to use both sides of the body together in a coordinated way.
Activities like these challenge children to work with both hands and both sides of the body, helping to build skills needed for everyday tasks.
Try the activities in this video to support bilateral coordination through play. 💛

These skills play an important role in activities such as dressing, handwriting, using scissors, catching a ball, and many other everyday tasks.

11/08/2026

Every child’s journey looks different 💛
Not every victory comes with applause.

Sometimes it looks like:
• trying again after getting it wrong
• joining in when it feels hard
• taking a deep breath instead of giving up
• believing "I can"
• feeling brave enough to try

Small moments become meaningful progress over time — and we are privileged to celebrate every step of the journey alongside our families.

06/08/2026

Thank you 🙏 Amazing

Every child brings their own strengths, challenges, and way of experiencing the world.There is no one approach that work...
06/08/2026

Every child brings their own strengths, challenges, and way of experiencing the world.

There is no one approach that works for everyone, which is why meaningful support starts with understanding the individual child and meeting them where they are. 💛

Because when support is tailored to the child, growth becomes more meaningful and lasting.

04/08/2026

Reaction Time Challenge

This fun game is working on much more than quick hands!

This activity supports:
• listening skills
• body awareness
• reaction time
• attention and concentration
• impulse control
• coordination

Congratulations to our winner! We now officially know who has the fastest hands in the office… at least until the next challenge.

Sometimes the simplest games create opportunities to practise big skills 💛

30/07/2026

When children copy patterns, there is often much more happening than meets the eye

Activities like these help the eyes and hands work together more efficiently while supporting skills such as:
• copying from the board
• handwriting
• drawing
• puzzles
• coordination
• everyday classroom tasks

Strong foundations are built one small challenge at a time.

28/07/2026

When a therapist needs some floor time… 😂

Sometimes even therapists need a moment to recharge.

Thankfully, DIR® Floortime is a little more purposeful than this!
DIR® Floortime is about meeting children where they are, building meaningful connections, and supporting development through play, interaction, and shared experiences.

23/07/2026

Skills in Action

What may look like a simple ring-and-cone activity is actually challenging multiple systems to work together.

This activity supports:
• visual tracking
• postural control
• midline crossing
• motor planning
• coordination

As children track, reach, and move while maintaining their body position, they are building important foundations for learning and everyday activities.

Small activities can provide opportunities to practise big skills.

Connection before Correction. 💛Before we guide, teach, or correct, children first need to feel safe, seen, and connected...
21/07/2026

Connection before Correction. 💛

Before we guide, teach, or correct, children first need to feel safe, seen, and connected.

Connection builds trust, strengthens relationships, and creates the foundation for learning, cooperation, and growth.

Because children are often more open to learning and guidance when they first feel understood.

16/07/2026

Motor planning is our ability to think about, organise, and carry out movements.

Activities like these challenge children to move in different ways, solve movement challenges, and try something new.

Try the activities in this video to support motor planning and encourage confidence in movement through play. 💛

These skills play an important role in everyday activities, sports, and learning.

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