Kids Just Right

26/06/2025

Attending the final day of the OTA 31st National Conference! Been three fabulous days of learning and inspiration from an inspiring group of OT’s showcasing their research.

21/06/2025

Unfortunately this is the reality. Sole traders will be the ones hardest hit by this NDIS price freeze. Please sign the petition.

18/06/2025

Our obstacle courses with tunnels, trapeze swings, ball walkouts and animal walks are supporting fine motor skills 👍🙂

Fine motor skills rely on controlled muscle movements, but did you know that heavy work activities can help strengthen those muscles and improve coordination?

Heavy work involves activities that engage the muscles and joints through movements like pushing, pulling, and lifting. These actions activate the proprioceptive system, which sends signals to the brain about body position and movement. This feedback helps the brain determine how much force to use for tasks like gripping a pencil, cutting with scissors, or buttoning a shirt.

Incorporating heavy work activities into daily routines can support fine motor development by improving muscle strength, coordination, and self-regulation. Activities like squeezing putty, carrying weighted objects, or pushing against resistance can provide the sensory input needed for more controlled and efficient hand movements.

Looking for more ways to support fine motor skills? Check out this resource from The OT Toolbox: https://www.theottoolbox.com/heavy-work-activities/

12/06/2025

This is terribly disappointing from the NDIA again. Rising costs, rent, electricity and general cost of living and still no increase in therapy earnings. I am committed to supporting families and providing therapy that improves lives but prices need to change in line with at least CPI increases.

Thousands of NDIS participants are facing longer waitlists and reduced access to critical occupational therapy services after the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) today confirmed that therapy support prices will remain frozen into a seventh consecutive year.

28/02/2025

We are half way through Term 1 already. This term I have already seen so much creativity, enthusiasm and energy in the clinic! I can’t wait to see what the rest of Term 1 brings 🙂. A few fabulous creations from a few fabulous kids!

20/12/2024

01/10/2024

Some great information about the vestibular system and why we need movement. Try these movement activities in the holidays as the weather warms up to maintain regulation and improve motor planning and sensory motor skills.

12/07/2024

A fabulously simple chart to explain our sensory systems!

Nice description of sensory systems!

16/06/2024

Establish and implement accommodations in Individual learning plans to support children with additional needs.

06/04/2024

This is a fantastic resource about what our kids need at each age and stage and a reminder that these behaviours are developmental and normal at each stage. Happy reading 🙂

Being a kid or a teen is not for lightweights - it's tough out there! Here's an age by age guide to what is normal behaviour for children from birth to teen

03/04/2024

Let's come together this April for Autism Awareness Month and show our support for the autistic community by embracing their uniqueness and fostering kindness.

31/03/2024

Wishing you a joyous Easter from my family to yours. May the little ones have fun hunting eggs and may you enjoy your well-deserved break!