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Occupational Therapy Screening Tool

A guidance checklist for sensory needs, fine motor readiness, daily skills, self-care, attention, and school participation.

This tool is for parent awareness only. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace assessment by qualified professionals.
Difficulty holding head up

0-1 Year · Motor & Development

Rolling, sitting, or crawling appears delayed

0-1 Year · Motor & Development

Baby feels too stiff or too floppy

0-1 Year · Motor & Development

Overreacts to sound, light, or touch

0-1 Year · Sensory & Response

Shows very little response to surroundings

0-1 Year · Sensory & Response

Difficulty sucking, swallowing, or feeding

0-1 Year · Feeding

Frequent choking or poor weight gain

0-1 Year · Feeding

Difficulty holding spoon or self-feeding

1-3 Years · Daily Skills

Trouble drinking from a cup

1-3 Years · Daily Skills

Frequent falls or poor balance

1-3 Years · Motor Skills

Difficulty walking, running, or climbing

1-3 Years · Motor Skills

Avoids certain textures in food or clothes

1-3 Years · Sensory

Seeks excessive movement such as jumping or spinning

1-3 Years · Sensory

Very short attention span

1-3 Years · Behaviour & Play

Limited interest in toys or repetitive play only

1-3 Years · Behaviour & Play

Difficulty holding crayon or pencil

3-5 Years · Fine Motor

Avoids coloring, drawing, or cutting

3-5 Years · Fine Motor

Difficulty dressing with buttons or zippers

3-5 Years · Self-care

Not toilet trained when age-appropriate

3-5 Years · Self-care

Poor handwriting or avoids writing

5-8 Years · Academics & Fine Motor

Difficulty copying from board

5-8 Years · Academics & Fine Motor

Poor planning, forgetfulness, or disorganization

8-12 Years · Executive Function

Difficulty completing homework independently

8-12 Years · Executive Function

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