Core Skills Analysis
Occupational Therapy and Motor Skills
During Occupational Therapy with Dee, Olivia took part in an activity focused on occupational therapy. This gave Olivia an opportunity to engage in a supported learning experience connected to everyday participation and skill development. The activity encouraged Olivia to practice following a structured therapeutic routine and to build awareness of how occupational therapy can support functional skills. For a 14-year-old, this experience also offered a chance to recognize the value of guided practice in developing independence.
Tips
Tips To extend Olivia’s learning, invite Olivia to reflect on which parts of the therapy session felt useful and connect them to everyday routines, such as organizing school materials or preparing for an activity. With Dee’s guidance, Olivia could choose one practical skill to practice regularly and keep a simple progress journal using notes or sketches. A collaborative activity—such as designing a personal checklist or adapting a workspace—could help Olivia explore how planning and environment support participation. Celebrate effort and small changes to reinforce confidence and self-advocacy.
Book Recommendations
- The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD by John F. Taylor: A practical, teen-friendly resource about organization, routines, and strategies for managing everyday responsibilities.
Try This Next
- Create a reflection worksheet: What did Olivia practice, what felt manageable, and what would Olivia like to practice next?
- Design a weekly routine checklist for one everyday task and review it with Dee.
- Draw or map a workspace, then label changes that could make a chosen task easier to complete.