Occupational therapy for children with autism
Getting dressed on their own, holding a spoon, playing, drawing — the small steps towards independence mean a great deal to your child and your whole family.
What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy helps your child take part as independently as possible in everyday activities: self-care, play and learning. The therapist observes what your child finds difficult and, through play and structured activities, builds the skills they are missing.
What we work on
- self-care: dressing, eating, hygiene;
- fine motor skills: grasping, cutting with scissors, drawing, early writing;
- hand–eye coordination;
- attention and organising tasks;
- play — alone and with other children;
- sensory processing — reactions to sounds, touch and textures.
How we work
We start from what matters to your family: easier mornings, mealtimes, getting ready for kindergarten or school. Together we set concrete goals and work on them in one-to-one sessions, also using the centre’s sensory room when your child needs sensory regulation.
You receive practical ideas on how to adapt your home and how to practise skills in everyday life.
Where and when
Copiii Ploii (Children of the Rain) educational centre, 32/1 Florilor St., Chișinău. Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 20:00. Appointments: +373 68 303 037 or copiii.ploii@gmail.com.
Frequently asked questions
When does a child need occupational therapy?
When they find it hard to do age-appropriate things on their own — getting dressed, eating, holding a pencil, playing — or when they react very strongly to sounds, touch or textures.
How is occupational therapy linked to sensory integration?
Many children with autism process information from their senses differently. The occupational therapist takes these differences into account and uses sensory activities to help your child feel calm and ready to learn.
Can we continue the exercises at home?
Yes. We’ll show you simple activities that fit into your daily routine and don’t require any special equipment.
Other services that can help
Would you like to know whether this support is right for your child?
Write to us or give us a call. We’ll listen, explain the steps and guide you.