DOTS Occupational Therapy for Children

DOTS Occupational Therapy for Children Paediatric OT service based in the Western and Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Call today to discuss The D.O.T.S. D.O.T.S. In addition to this D.O.T.S.

therapists have a wide range of experience working with children under the age of 16 with a range of diagnosis'. provides individual and group sessions at a range of locations. also provides home and community visits as needed. DOTS can provide assistance with:

* Sensory Processing
* Fine and Gross motor skills
* Handwriting
* Social skills
* Play development
* Feeding - Fussy eaters
* Language and speech development

October is AAC awareness month! To support, are offering 50% off their AAC apps! This is a great opportunity to grab so...
13/10/2025

October is AAC awareness month! To support, are offering 50% off their AAC apps! This is a great opportunity to grab some supports at a lower cost, and start modelling without expectation as soon as possible! Offer ends 15th October.

🥟 Want to expand your safe foods whilst also developing your executive functioning skills? 🥟 Making dumplings can be a g...
29/09/2025

🥟 Want to expand your safe foods whilst also developing your executive functioning skills? 🥟 Making dumplings can be a great way to do this whilst also building independence in meal preparation. Swipe ➡ to see our potsticker dumplings which were made in Al’s sessions recently. Zucchini was added to the dumpling mixture to gradually expand our safe foods! 😋

🏉💛💙❤️ 🤎Footy Fever in the DOTS Clinic! 🖤🤍💚🧡💜Tomorrow’s the AFL Grand Final and our OT’s are showing their team spirit by...
25/09/2025

🏉💛💙❤️ 🤎Footy Fever in the DOTS Clinic! 🖤🤍💚🧡💜
Tomorrow’s the AFL Grand Final and our OT’s are showing their team spirit by dressing in their favourite footy colours! 🏆✨ Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or just here for the half-time snacks, we love the way footy brings people together – just like our sessions do.

Who are you cheering for in the big game? 🙌⚡
Drop your team in the comments below! 👇

It’s almost Term 4! And that means our OT's will be switching rooms again! We know that changes in routine can feel tric...
23/09/2025

It’s almost Term 4! And that means our OT's will be switching rooms again! We know that changes in routine can feel tricky so remember to check in at reception before your session so you know which room your OT will be in. See you soon! 👋

Some of our favourite therapy games to play in sessions!🌟 Pop the Pig - building turn-taking, patience and fine motor sk...
22/09/2025

Some of our favourite therapy games to play in sessions!
🌟 Pop the Pig - building turn-taking, patience and fine motor skills
🌟 Alphabet Pops - matching colours or letters and strengthening little hands
🌟 Spot It! - supporting focus, visual scanning and quick thinking
Because therapy works best when it feels like play!

Look at this masterpiece! ⭐ Today we explored the science behind anxiety by learning about the role of the amygdala, gui...
19/09/2025

Look at this masterpiece! ⭐ Today we explored the science behind anxiety by learning about the role of the amygdala, guided by Karen Young’s Hey Warrior. Helping children understand the why behind their feelings is such a powerful tool 💡✨

Are you looking for some fun school holiday activities that are also inclusive and neuro-affirming? We have made a list ...
17/09/2025

Are you looking for some fun school holiday activities that are also inclusive and neuro-affirming? We have made a list of places that have different options to make your trip as enjoyable as can be for the whole family. Let us know if we've missed any!

We just love our team and clients 💗 the way in which we ensure continuity of care even when a therapist is on leave is a...
16/09/2025

We just love our team and clients 💗 the way in which we ensure continuity of care even when a therapist is on leave is awesome 🤩 Families can be hesitant at times to have a new face but it’s such an incredible learning and ensures the consistency we need to ensure we achieve our goals as fast as possible 👏

Our Cooking & Creating Group at Werribee has proven to be so popular, we’ve been able to add a second session! If you’re...
16/09/2025

Our Cooking & Creating Group at Werribee has proven to be so popular, we’ve been able to add a second session! If you’re interested, get in touch quickly, spots will fill fast! 🧑‍🍳

With such a great name, how could we not acknowledge 🥳 A great reminder for everyone, no matter your age, to let your c...
15/09/2025

With such a great name, how could we not acknowledge 🥳 A great reminder for everyone, no matter your age, to let your creative side shine - who knows what you could create! Look at what our director Hannah’s daughter made at school today, and it all began with a single dot 🔴🟡🔵🟢🟣

Can’t attend clinic sessions because interstate or on extended holidays? Ask your therapist about alternative service op...
15/09/2025

Can’t attend clinic sessions because interstate or on extended holidays? Ask your therapist about alternative service options to continue your success towards your therapy goals! Here is Megan’s client working on his gross motor skills in a park in Western Australia!

It's time for our quarterly training day! A chance for our whole team to get together to continue to advance their profe...
11/09/2025

It's time for our quarterly training day! A chance for our whole team to get together to continue to advance their professional development as well as enjoy some well-deserved team fun! We'll see you back on Monday 15th September!

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115 Droop Street
Footscray, VIC
3011

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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