CO-OP | Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance | CliniKids

What is the CO-OP approach?
The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach is a problem-solving approach designed for children (and adults) who experience difficulties with performing the skills they want to or need to perform. The CO-OP approach guides children to independently discover and develop cognitive strategies to perform the necessary tasks of everyday living. This may involve learning how to tie your own hair, skip, handwrite, tie shoelaces, or ride a bike. CO-OP is based on theories of motor learning.

How does CO-OP work?
CO-OP is an individualised client-centred program that encourages the child to take the lead and be meaningfully involved in their own therapy sessions, including developing their own goals and plans to achieve these. The therapist uses a process of guided discovery to help the child think of their own strategies through questioning and not telling.

Who is the CO-OP approach suitable for?
At CliniKids, CO-OP is available for children aged 7 years to 10.9 years who experience motor difficulties and who are able to set their own goals, are able to problem solve and come up with their own strategies.