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Move Play Grow Occupational Therapy

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Move Play Grow Occupational Therapy

Move Play Grow OT provides paediatric occupational therapy services to children aged 0-18 years old who present with difficulties in everyday activities.

12/10/2025

A beautiful day for a beautiful couple 🤍

Congratulations to Isabella and Michael who tied the knot on Saturday, October 4th surrounded by love and laughter.

Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, adventure and endless love💍✨

24/09/2025

MEET THE TEAM - CARA
(We asked our team a series of questions so you can get to know them more!)

1. If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?

Everywhere, but I am going to America for a White Christmas next year which I am so excited for.

2. What’s your go-to coffee (or tea) order?

Chai Latte or a Peppermint tea any day of the week.

3. What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend?

Going for a morning gym session, followed by brunch at a Cafe, and a walk at the beach.

‌4. What have you learnt about OT since working at MPG OT?

How fun and exciting every day is, which is not something I have been told about at uni.

5. What do you enjoy the most about working here?

Seeing everyone come through the doors and achieving all of their goals.

6. Favourite food?

Sushi, Sushi, Sushi. Did I mention sushi?

7. Tell us something we don’t know about you?

My lucky number is 5 - 05/05 is my birthday, born at 5:37pm, delivery room 5, bed 5 and to top it off I am the eldest of 5 kids

23/09/2025

Our brain is like the ultimate control centre… different areas have different jobs, from helping us make decisions, to coordinating movement, to processing emotions, memories and everything we see and hear.

When these areas work together, children can learn, play, regulate and connect. But if one system is under stress or not functioning as smoothly, it can show up as challenges in behaviour, attention or everyday skills.

Occupational therapy looks at the whole brain and body, supporting children by strengthening the foundations that allow learning and regulation.

20/09/2025

When your child is communicating they have an unmet need (which results in emotional dysregulation) it is our job to identify those needs with love, warmth, cuddles and openness.

A child met with anger and judgement only leads to further emotional turmoil.

I promise there’s no perfect parenting moments, but there’s many opportunities to connect, provide safety and love .. and that’s all they need 💕

18/09/2025

MEET THE TEAM - DRISCILLA

(We asked our team a series of questions so you can get to know them more!)
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1. What inspired you to become an occupational therapist? I actually originally wanted to be a speech pathologist, but when looking more into the allied health fields, I was more drawn to being an OT because of how much bigger and broader the profession was.
2. What’s your favorite part of working with children? There’s something so special about connecting with kids, as well as the brutally honest comments that they say that just absolutely make my day.
3. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to new graduate OTs? Be open to learning, lean on your team, and most importantly- meet the child where they are, not where you expect them to be.
4. What’s your go-to self-care activity after a long day?Going for walks with my dog
5. If you could have coffee with any OT or child development expert, who would it be? Dr Gabor Mate.
6. What’s one book, podcast, or resource every OT should check out? The book “Free to Learn” by Peter Gray
7. Tell us something we don’t know about you? I broke my thumb when I was 2 and lost half the sensation in it!
8. Favourite food? I can’t really decide, but the top two contenders are Chocolate and Cheese!
9. What’s one thing you wish more people knew about occupational therapy? That OT is not just about developing everyday skills. It’s about making life more accessible and meaningful. We don’t just teach kids how to hold a pencil or tie their shoes; we help them engage, regulate, and thrive in their everyday environments
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17/09/2025

All the things you don’t see your therapist do…
Behind the play, the laughter and the fun activities, there’s hours of planning, goal setting, documenting, liaising with schools, writing reports and creating strategies to make sure your child is supported in every space they show up.

15/09/2025

THE WINDOW OF TOLERANCE

The window of tolerance is the zone where children feel calm, safe and able to learn, play and connect.

When they step outside this window:
1. They may go into hyper-arousal (big emotions, fight/flight behaviours, meltdowns).
2. Or into hypo-arousal (shutting down, withdrawing, disconnecting).

Our role is to help them return to their window so they can regulate and re-engage.

Strategies to support regulation
✨ Movement breaks – running, dancing, swinging
✨ Deep pressure – hugs, weighted blanket, pushing or pulling heavy items
✨ Calming breath – blowing bubbles, belly breathing
✨ Co-regulation – your calm voice, safe presence, attunement
✨ Sensory tools – fidgets, calming sounds, visuals
✨ Grounding – naming what they can see, hear, feel, smell and taste
✨ Quiet spaces – a cozy corner or tent for retreat

Every child’s window looks different and that is okay. The more we practice these strategies together, the stronger and wider their window becomes.

12/09/2025

Exciting news!

Move Play Grow now offers Allied Health Assistant (AHA) services to make therapy even more accessible, consistent and fun.

Our AHAs work alongside our OTs to help children practice skills, build confidence and reach their goals.

10/09/2025

Every skill your child develops is built on strong foundations..

The Pyramid of Learning shows us that higher-order skills such as reading, problem-solving and emotional regulation, depend on the building blocks underneath: our sensory systems, motor development and the central nervous system.

When children struggle with attention, learning or behaviour, it often means the foundational layers need extra support.

Occupational therapy looks at the _whole pyramid_ (not just the “top” skills), so your child can thrive from the ground up!

09/09/2025

MEET THE TEAM - JESS H

(We asked our team a series of questions so you can get to know them more!)

‌ 1. What inspired you to become an occupational therapist?

Initially I wasn’t even sure what Occupational Therapy was. I always wanted to work alongside children within disability and someone suggested OT and I fell in love with the work and the job!

2. What’s your favorite part of working with children?

How unintentionally funny they can be

3. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to new graduate OTs?

Find a workplace that supports you and ensures that you feel valued and heard along with ensuring wellness and mental health are key factors in the support offered.

4. What’s your go-to self-care activity after a long day?

I just love a hot shower in silence

5. If you could have coffee with any OT or child development expert, who would it be?

Jumping on the Kim Barthel Bandwagon!

6. What’s one book, podcast, or resource every OT should check out?

The Out of Sync Child, an oldie but a goodie for anyone wanting to work in the paediatric world
But also love the PiP Cast: Perspective’s in Paeds Podcasts. - covers a range of topics and issues faced by OT’s.

7. Tell us something we don’t know about you?

I feel like there isn’t too much people don’t know about me! I was a state level horse rider growing up?

8. Favourite food?

I’m so basic when it comes to food! But I love Sushi and a good pub chicken Schnitzel and chips

9. What’s one thing you wish more people knew about occupational therapy?

How diverse it can be, there are so many different opportunities and roles

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05/09/2025

Today we say a big (and emotional) goodbye to our beautiful Jess as she begins her maternity leave 💕 Jess, you have been the heart of our admin team (keeping everything running smoothly, welcoming families with warmth and always brightening our day).

We are going to miss you so much, but we are beyond excited for this next chapter as you prepare to meet your precious little one. 🌸✨

29/08/2025

Play is never ‘just play.’ It is how children learn, problem-solve, build resilience, connect with others and make sense of the world.

As occupational therapists, we know that every block tower, puzzle piece, swing and pretend game is a stepping stone to lifelong skills.

Play is not a break from learning… play is learning.

Address

10/13 Digitaria Drive
Gledswood Hills, NSW
2557

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.moveplaygrowot.com.au/

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What we do

Move Play Grow OT was developed in 2017 in response to the growing need for private occupational therapy services in Sydney’s South-West due to the development of various new suburbs within the MacArthur region.

Move Play Grow OT provides paediatric occupational therapy services to children aged 0-18 years old who present with difficulties in the following areas:

Sensory integration

Gross motor skills, strength and co-ordination

Handwriting and fine motor skills

Social and play skills

Activities of daily living including self-care skills

Attention and concentration

Problem solving

Visual perception skills

Organisational skills

Speech and language skills

Managing emotions

Our Gledswood Hills Centre is complete with two large, fully equipped multisensory gyms with a rock-climbing wall, swings, ball pit, trampoline, balance beam and plenty of space for children to move, play and grow. The centre also contains a third therapy room for children who prefer a smaller therapy space or to undergo an assessment. Move Play Grow OT offers speech therapy services.