Skill Sense OT - formerly SPOTS Therapy for Children

30/09/2025

Telehealth is like cooking beside a chef in your own kitchen instead of reading a cookbook. You can ask questions, see what’s happening step by step, and practise with guidance. It makes learning practical and relevant—because it happens right where life does.

Read more on our blog "The Untold Value of Being In the Room: How Telehealth Involves Parents in Therapy"

26/09/2025

22/09/2025

Struggling to make sense of your child’s behaviour?
Swipe to see how telehealth helps parents gain new perspectives at home.

Telehealth invites parents into the process—right as it happens.
Instead of only hearing about a session afterward, you can:

Watch your child interact.

Listen as the therapist explains what might be influencing behaviour.

Notice subtle patterns and signals for yourself.

This real-time involvement helps parents better understand what they’re seeing and how strategies connect to everyday life at home.

*Understanding brings perspective
Behaviours that once seemed confusing can be seen in a new light, which may make challenges easier to navigate.

*Parents feel supported, not blamed
Telehealth emphasises guidance and collaboration, helping parents explore possible reasons for behaviour without judgement.

*Therapy connects to real life
Because it happens in your home, strategies are easier to link with daily routines like play, homework, or mealtimes.

Telehealth OT creates opportunities for parents to learn alongside their child, building understanding that fits into daily life.

Curious about how it works? Reach out to learn more.

21/09/2025

The biggest lightbulb moment in OT often happens for the parent—not the child

We often think of therapy as being only about the child’s growth—and that’s important. But another meaningful shift happens when parents begin to see everyday behaviours through a new lens.

You might notice, for example:
• How fine motor challenges can make tasks like cutting with scissors more difficult.
• Why children may feel overwhelmed after a long school day.
• How much physical effort is needed just to sit upright for extended periods.

These observations don’t come from a checklist. They happen in real time, when you are part of the session and included in the process. Telehealth OT creates opportunities for parents to be present, supported, and learning alongside their child—right in their own home.

19/09/2025

“Clarity is the first step toward confidence.” — Inspired by Zoe Mailloux

So many parents come into therapy feeling overwhelmed—trying strategy after strategy with no idea if it’s the right one. But when you understand the why behind your child’s behaviour, everything changes.

Telehealth OT allows you to see patterns. You notice your child fidgets more before writing. You hear your therapist explain that it's a sign of underdeveloped postural stability—not a behaviour issue.

And suddenly, it clicks. You move forward not with confusion, but with confidence.
Because understanding the why makes all the difference.

17/09/2025

Did you know that many parents only start to see their child’s challenges differently once they take part in a telehealth OT session?

It’s common for parents to feel unsure when behaviours are described as ‘distracted,’ ‘lazy,’ or ‘not trying hard enough.’ Telehealth offers a different perspective—helping families explore whether sensory needs, regulation difficulties, motor skills, or other factors might be influencing what they see at home or school.

Because you are part of the process, you’re not just told what strategies to try—you can observe, participate, and discuss what’s happening in real time, alongside your child. This collaborative approach helps families build understanding and feel more confident supporting their child in everyday routines.

16/09/2025

Looking Beyond the Meltdown:
What Your Child’s Behaviour Could Be Communicating

Tired of the tantrums?
Swipe to explore what might be happening beneath the surface—and how telehealth supports parent understanding.

Telehealth creates space for parents to explore what behaviours might mean. Instead of being left with unanswered questions like:
• “Why did that small thing set them off?”
• “What am I missing?”
• “Why does nothing I try seem to work?”

You can observe your child in real time with professional support. Together with your occupational therapist, you explore possible links between sensory input, emotions, and behaviour. This collaborative process can highlight:
• How sensory overload may influence emotions.
• What kinds of situations or environments seem to trigger your child.
• Practical strategies that can be trialled within daily life.

The benefits?
*Parents gain perspective
Understanding behaviour through a sensory or developmental lens can reduce feelings of helplessness and make challenges easier to manage.

*Children feel understood
When parents respond with empathy and knowledge, interactions may feel calmer and more supportive.

*Strategies carry into daily life
Linking therapy insights to meals, play, or bedtime routines helps families respond earlier and more effectively when challenges arise.

Meltdowns are often a sign of overwhelm, not failure.
Telehealth OT provides parents with guidance and strategies to navigate these moments with more clarity and support.

Curious about how this works in practice? Reach out to learn more.

13/09/2025

Telehealth gives parents a closer view of their child’s sensory world.

In many therapy settings, parents hear a summary after the session. With telehealth, you can watch as your child engages in real time.

You may notice how your child responds to textures, sounds, transitions, or everyday tasks. Together with your occupational therapist, you can explore what these reactions might mean and discuss strategies that fit into daily life.

Being part of the process offers a valuable perspective. It helps parents see behaviour through a different lens and can make everyday challenges feel more manageable.

11/09/2025

The shift from frustration to understanding can change the whole family dynamic.

This is what empowerment looks like: when knowledge replaces blame, and understanding replaces frustration.

Through telehealth, parents are supported to look beneath the surface of behaviour. Instead of being told what to do, you are included in the process and shown why strategies matter. This perspective can foster compassion, build clarity, and strengthen your confidence as a parent.

When you view your child’s behaviour through an informed lens, everyday challenges may begin to feel different—and opportunities for connection can grow.

09/09/2025

Did you know many parents only start to view their child’s behaviour differently after a telehealth session?

It’s common to wonder whether behaviours like refusal, avoidance, or meltdowns are simply disobedience.

Telehealth OT creates space to look at these challenges through a developmental and sensory lens.

During sessions, therapists work alongside you in real time. Together, you can observe patterns such as:

Meltdowns during transitions

Avoidance of messy play

Difficulty sitting still or following instructions

These behaviours may be signs of underlying needs rather than “naughtiness” or “laziness.” By exploring them with professional guidance, parents often gain new perspectives and feel more equipped to support their child in everyday routines.

Telehealth helps shift the focus from labels to understanding—so families can approach challenges with greater clarity and connection.

07/09/2025

Still unsure about your child’s needs?
Swipe to see how telehealth brings parents into the process.

Telehealth gives parents a front-row seat in their child’s therapy journey. Instead of receiving only a quick recap at the end of a session, you are actively included throughout. This allows you to:

See challenges as they happen – such as when your child avoids a task or struggles with attention.

Learn the influence of sensory needs – how movement, touch, or sound can shape behaviour and learning.

Connect strategies to everyday routines – using mealtimes, play, or homework as natural opportunities for practice.

Your occupational therapist is not working with your child in isolation. They are guiding you at the same time, so you can try approaches in real time and see how they fit your child’s needs. This shared process helps you understand the “why” behind behaviour and gives you practical tools you can carry into daily life.

1. You feel more informed as a parent
When you observe your child in therapy, you begin to notice patterns and triggers you may not have seen before. Information brings clarity, and clarity reduces the feeling of guesswork.

2. You build stronger connection
Responding to your child with understanding instead of uncertainty can help everyday interactions feel calmer and more supportive. Over time, this sense of connection can strengthen trust between you and your child.

3. Therapy becomes part of your life, not just a weekly session
Telehealth makes it easier to integrate strategies into natural routines. Whether it’s practicing coordination during play, supporting regulation at mealtimes, or building independence at bedtime, therapy becomes woven into the real moments that matter most.

Telehealth OT is about collaboration.

It creates space for parents and therapists to work side-by-side, with strategies designed to fit into your family’s everyday life.

If you’d like to know more about how telehealth sessions are structured, or explore whether this approach could support your child, reach out to learn more.

05/09/2025

Telehealth creates opportunities for parents to be part of the process from start to finish.

In a clinic, you might only receive a short summary of the session. With telehealth, you can watch, learn, and participate as strategies are practiced in real time.

This means you’re able to try approaches with your child while your therapist provides guidance, helping you build understanding of what works at home.

Being present and involved can feel encouraging—for both you and your child.