Services
Occupational Therapy in Bandung
Occupational therapy in Bandung for children and adults: difficulty holding a pencil and writing, a child overwhelmed by sound or touch, and independence in eating and dressing. We begin with an assessment, then build the practice around the family.
Is this for you?
- Sensory function rehabilitation (sensory processing)
- Behavior therapy & self-regulation
- Fine motor skill delays
- Independence in daily activities (eating, dressing, writing)
- Sensory Class — a sensory-stimulation class for children
How we treat it
- A thorough assessment of sensory, motor, and behavioral skills
- A therapy program tailored to your needs
- Engaging, meaningful activities for daily living
- Education and collaboration with the family
Services in this category
See a doctor first if
- Skills the child had already mastered have disappeared — this always needs a doctor
- Seizures, or repeated episodes of "blanking out"
- Pain when writing or moving, not just difficulty
- A sudden change in behaviour with no cause at home or at school
- A child who often asks for repetition or struggles to copy from the board — have hearing and vision checked first
What a session looks like
The first session at Paskal 23 begins with an assessment: we listen to your account, watch how your child — or you — move, grip and respond to the surroundings, then set out a clear plan: what is practised at the clinic, how often, and what continues at home. A doctor’s referral is not required; message us on WhatsApp to arrange a time.
Learn about our approach: The DNS Method →
Frequently asked questions
How is occupational therapy different from pediatric physiotherapy?
Roughly: physiotherapy works mostly on big movements and how the body moves — crawling, walking, balance. Occupational therapy works on what is done with those movements in daily life — eating, dressing, writing, playing, joining in at school. Many children need both, and here the two can coordinate.
At what age do children usually need occupational therapy?
There is no rigid age limit. In children the need usually shows when holding a pencil and writing is hard, when eating or dressing independently is behind for their age, or when a child is overwhelmed by certain sounds, touch and textures. We also see adults whose daily activities are affected. The assessment decides, not the age.
How long is an occupational therapy session?
A one-to-one session lasts 45–60 minutes. Sensory Class, a small-group class of guided sensory activities, is also 45–60 minutes. The first session starts with an assessment, then the plan is put together with you: what is practised in the clinic and what continues at home.
Do I need a doctor's referral for occupational therapy?
Not required. But see a doctor first if a skill the child already had has disappeared, if there are seizures or repeated "blank" episodes, if the child is in pain when writing or moving, or if behaviour changes suddenly. A child who often asks for things to be repeated or struggles to copy from the board should have hearing and vision checked first.
What is Sensory Class, and is it the same as occupational therapy?
Sensory Class is a small-group class of guided sensory activities, 45–60 minutes, with numbers deliberately kept low. It complements one-to-one occupational therapy rather than replacing it. The Sensory Class page says honestly where the evidence is strong and where it is still limited.