Doreen's Occupational Therapy Services

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Doreen's OT provides compassionate, strength-based occupational therapy services in Geelong, empowering neurodiverse children to thrive and reach their unique potential.

💛 Community Shout Out 💛We’d love to shine a light on an incredible local organisation — Our Village (formerly Geelong Mu...
16/09/2025

💛 Community Shout Out 💛

We’d love to shine a light on an incredible local organisation — Our Village (formerly Geelong Mums). 🌿

They do amazing work supporting families across Geelong and beyond with practical help, kindness, and care. Their mission is simple but powerful: to ensure children and parents have the essentials they need to thrive.

As a paediatric OT service working with kids and families every day, we’re so grateful for organisations like Our Village who make such a positive difference in our community. 💙

👉 You can learn more or get involved here: https://www.ourvillage.org.au/

📸 See photo #3 in this post for the specific items they’re needing right now.

🌿 Sunday slow moments 🌿Today we planted veggies together — and while it might look like “just gardening,” it’s actually ...
14/09/2025

🌿 Sunday slow moments 🌿

Today we planted veggies together — and while it might look like “just gardening,” it’s actually full of rich Occupational Therapy benefits for neurodiverse kids.

Through an OT lens, gardening helps to:
✨ Regulate the nervous system – the sensory input of digging, pouring, and handling soil can be deeply calming and grounding (even with gloves on!)
✨ Build motor skills – scooping, carrying, and planting strengthen coordination, balance, and fine motor control
✨ Encourage executive functioning – waiting, planning, sequencing steps, and problem-solving are all gently practiced
✨ Foster connection – shared activities create safe moments of joy and bonding with trusted people
✨ Boost confidence – seeing seeds and plants grow shows children that their efforts lead to real, visible outcomes 🌱

These everyday activities are powerful for helping our children move from survive ➡ thrive, while giving us beautiful moments of connection as families. 💛

What’s one hands-on activity you enjoy together on the weekends?

🌟 Happy Friday from Doreen’s OT! 🌟As we wrap up the week, we’re celebrating the little wins – big or small – that our am...
12/09/2025

🌟 Happy Friday from Doreen’s OT! 🌟

As we wrap up the week, we’re celebrating the little wins – big or small – that our amazing kids have achieved. 💪✨ Whether it’s trying something new, practicing a skill, or simply showing up with a smile, every step forward is worth cheering for.

💛 What’s one small win you’re celebrating this week?🌟 Happy Friday from Doreen’s OT! 🌟

As we wrap up the week, we’re celebrating the little wins – big or small – that our amazing kids have achieved. 💪✨ Whether it’s trying something new, practicing a skill, or simply showing up with a smile, every step forward is worth cheering for.

💛 One little win in our household this week was Mr 9 reluctantly joining in a family bowling activity (with many protests at first!). Bowling brought a brand-new movement challenge, calling on his motor planning and coordination skills. At first his self-talk was negative and his anxiety was high – but with support, encouragement, modelling, and his safe people around him, he flipped that switch and went from survive ➡️ thrive. 🎳👏

What’s one small win you’re celebrating this week?

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful weekend ahead! 🌈


💛 As parents and carers, we know how much a simple “R U OK?” can mean.Whether it’s with our kids, friends, or other fami...
11/09/2025

💛 As parents and carers, we know how much a simple “R U OK?” can mean.
Whether it’s with our kids, friends, or other families — checking in can make a big difference.

Let’s keep the conversation going, not just today, but any day 💛

Find tips and resources here 👉 https://www.ruok.org.au/ruok-any-day-resources

✨ Is your child obsessed with something right now?We see kids dive deep into all sorts of interests — like K-Pop Demon H...
10/09/2025

✨ Is your child obsessed with something right now?

We see kids dive deep into all sorts of interests — like K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix 🎬🎶.

For many neurodiverse kids, these “obsessions” (or special interests) aren’t just a phase — they’re an important part of how they:
💡 Process the world through repetition and predictability
💡 Find joy and motivation
💡 Build confidence in what they love

At Doreen’s Occupational Therapy Services, our OTs use these interests to make therapy engaging and meaningful. For example:
- Practicing handwriting by copying favourite song lyrics 🎵✍️
- Working on turn-taking and flexibility through a themed board game 🎲
- Building tolerance for a tricky task by weaving it into a favourite story or theme 🌟

When therapy is connected to what excites your child, they’re more motivated — and that’s when real progress happens.

💬 Does your child have a current obsession? We’d love to hear what it is in the comments!

🌿 Our StoryDoreen’s OT was founded in memory of Doreen — the late mother-in-law of our founder, who lived with disabilit...
08/09/2025

🌿 Our Story

Doreen’s OT was founded in memory of Doreen — the late mother-in-law of our founder, who lived with disabilities. Her strength, resilience, and compassion inspired the values we live by every day. 💙

As parents of neurodiverse children ourselves, we understand the journey firsthand — the challenges, the little wins that feel enormous, and the life-changing impact of having the right support in place.

That’s why we’re so passionate about providing therapy that not only nurtures each child’s strengths, but also uplifts and empowers families along the way. ✨

Learn more about us and meet our team 👉 https://doreensot.com.au/about-us/

💙 Happy Father’s Day! 💙This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads who roll up their sleeves—and sometimes wrestle on ...
06/09/2025

💙 Happy Father’s Day! 💙

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads who roll up their sleeves—and sometimes wrestle on the ground!

Watching the father in our household playfully wrestle with our boys isn’t just fun and laughter—it’s a powerful way to support their development. Through the high-impact, deep-pressure play:
👉They learn body awareness and control
👉They practice self-regulation
👉They build strength, coordination, and confidence

It’s messy, it’s energetic, and it’s exactly the kind of connection that helps children thrive—physically, emotionally, and socially.

To all the dads making everyday moments count—you are seen, appreciated, and celebrated today. 💙

🌿 We often get asked: “So, why Doreen?”The name Doreen’s OT comes from a very special place – it’s about honouring the p...
06/09/2025

🌿 We often get asked: “So, why Doreen?”

The name Doreen’s OT comes from a very special place – it’s about honouring the people and stories that inspire us, while building a practice grounded in compassion, strength, and connection. 💙

Want to know more about what we’re all about?
✨ Check out our About Us section.
👩‍⚕️ And meet the incredible therapists who make up our team under the Meet the Team tab.

We’d love for you to get to know us better!
👉 https://doreensot.com.au/about-us/

✨ Bouncing can energise… or calm! ✨Every child responds differently to movement. Some kids leave the trampoline buzzing ...
05/09/2025

✨ Bouncing can energise… or calm! ✨

Every child responds differently to movement. Some kids leave the trampoline buzzing ⚡, others leave relaxed 🌿.

We can help your child discover which activities lift them up, which help them calm down, and how to use these strategies to manage their energy — so they can thrive every day. 💛

🌅 Midweek pause… anyone else feeling the pull back to the beach now that Spring has arrived?There’s something about the ...
03/09/2025

🌅 Midweek pause… anyone else feeling the pull back to the beach now that Spring has arrived?

There’s something about the waves, the fresh air, and the golden light that helps us reset. Being by the water calms our nervous system, supports regulation, and gives both children and parents the space to breathe and recharge. 🌊💛

Why? ✨ The steady rhythm of waves and wide open spaces give our brains predictable sensory input, which is soothing and grounding. At the same time, the sights, sounds, and textures of the beach provide rich sensory experiences that can help children (and us as adults!) regulate our emotions, build resilience, and feel more present in the moment.

Whether it’s collecting shells, dipping toes in the water, or simply sitting and watching the waves roll in – the beach offers us sensory experiences that nourish our bodies and minds.

👉 We’d love to know — what’s your favourite way to enjoy the beach with your children?

🌼☀️ Spring has arrived in Australia! ☀️🌼A new season means fresh opportunities for growth and learning — and just like f...
31/08/2025

🌼☀️ Spring has arrived in Australia! ☀️🌼

A new season means fresh opportunities for growth and learning — and just like flowers bloom in their own time, children grow and thrive at their own pace too. 💛🌱

At Doreen’s OT, we’re here to support families and empower children to shine — building confidence, independence, and joy in everyday life. ✨

This Spring, let’s celebrate the little milestones, embrace brighter days, and look forward to new adventures together. 🌸

💬 Tell us — what’s one thing you or your child are most looking forward to this Spring?

🌈✨ Rain, shine… and rainbows in between ✨🌈Geelong’s weather has been wild and unpredictable lately — but in the middle o...
30/08/2025

🌈✨ Rain, shine… and rainbows in between ✨🌈

Geelong’s weather has been wild and unpredictable lately — but in the middle of it all, this beautiful rainbow reminded us that bright moments can shine through. 💛

Just like the weather, family life can feel a little stormy at times — but pausing to notice those small sparks of joy can make all the difference. This weekend, whether you’re braving the outdoors or keeping cozy inside, make time for what helps your family feel grounded and connected.

What’s bringing a little brightness to your weekend? Share below 👇

📸 Image credit: Matt Campbell – Drysdale Football Club, Bellarine, Geelong

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