Vocational Skills

Building Skills for Everyday Responsibilities

Occupational therapy can help children and adolescents practice skills used in classroom jobs, household responsibilities, and work-related activities. At Continuity OT, activities are tailored to your child’s abilities, interests, and goals.

Text excerpt about skills and abilities for employment, including job-specific skills, transferable skills, and soft skills.

Practice may include:

  • Gathering, organizing, and putting away materials.

  • Following a visual checklist to complete a task.

  • Opening and closing containers.

  • Using tools such as scoops, spray bottles, and hand pumps.

  • Packing, sorting, and assembling items.

  • Asking for help and moving between task steps.

How can OT help with vocational skills?

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