Play is the true work of childhood
Balance Occupational Therapy by Bríd Dunn
Welcome to Balance Occupational Therapy.
Everyone deserves to shine daily. After a thorough assessment, we tailor therapy sessions to key skills—fostering visible progress and confident success.
Our expert team supports:
Gross motor skills: running, jumping, climbing, balance and coordination
Fine motor skills: buttoning, using utensils, handling small objects
Self-care skills for greater independence
Visual perception for better reading, writing, and spatial awareness
Organisational skills for time management and planning
Handwriting improvements for legibility and speed, and academic achievement
Emotional regulation and confidence building
Engaged, exciting, and goal-driven—our therapy sessions ignite your child’s potential to grow, learn, and thrive.
Aberdeen’s Support for Every Child
We’re here to help children and young people thrive, with care that’s personal, compassionate, and tailored just for them.
Our Approach:
Individual First: We meet your child as they are, not just by their diagnosis.
Personalised Care: Every plan is designed around your child’s unique strengths and needs.
Building Skills & Confidence: Helping with daily life, learning, and wellbeing.
Neurodiversity Friendly: We respect and value all ways of thinking and experiencing life. We understand and support your child, including any neurodiversity conditions like Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia (DCD), Sensory Processing Needs, Down Syndrome, and others.
At Balance OT, your child’s journey is our priority — supporting growth and happiness every step of the way!
We also provide comprehensive packages and services for Schools.
Where do we begin?
Let’s start with an Initial Chat
Book in a 30 minute chat, free of charge, to decide if we can meet your child's needs.
2. After a chat, we begin with a Consultation/Assessment
Online Consultation
If you choose an online consultation, we will send you a questionnaire to tailor the call to your needs, focusing on three key challenges. After the consultation, you'll get an email with a summary and suggested strategies.
In-Person Assessment
Choose an in-person assessment at Huntly Street. Begin with a brief questionnaire to focus the session. The assessment spans 1 to 3 sessions, customized to your child's age and development. We'll conclude with a call to review results and plan next steps. While your child engages in activities at the Just Right Challenge, families can relax in our comfortable waiting area.
3. Treatment/Plan
Our goal-directed therapy sessions target the areas identified in assessment, ensuring your child receives focused support to strengthen key skills, improve function, and build independence step by step.