Children's Therapy Services Queensland

26/04/2026

Some of the resources that both the Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist likes in the clinic

25/04/2026

At our Gold Coast clinic, we are proud to offer the Melillo Method®, a neuroscience-based approach that focuses on strengthening brain connectivity and supporting children’s development from the inside out.

Our approach looks beyond labels and focuses on functional development, helping children build the foundations for communication, regulation, coordination, and learning.

We work with children who may be:
• Non-speaking or minimally verbal
• Struggling with regulation and attention
• Finding it hard to connect, engage, or communicate
• Experiencing developmental delays

Through a personalised program, we support each child’s unique brain and body, helping them move towards greater confidence, connection, and independence

📍 Gold Coast Clinic
📞 Get in touch to find out more or book an initial intake

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25/04/2026

We use tools like this across both Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy sessions to support children in a way that feels playful, engaging, and motivating.

What are we working on?
• Hand strength and grip
• Finger isolation and coordination
• Motor planning
• Bilateral coordination (using both hands together)

And for Speech Therapy…
• Turn-taking and interaction
• Following instructions
• Building attention and engagement
• Encouraging communication through play

At Children’s Therapy Services Queensland, we focus on functional goals but we always deliver them in a way that children enjoy and want to come back for. Because when therapy feels like play… children learn best.

Small tools. Big impact.

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24/04/2026

Meet our new Parenting Coach, Bec

We are so excited to welcome our new Parenting Coach to Children’s Therapy Services Queensland.

She offers both in-person sessions at our Robina clinic and Telehealth sessions, supporting parents through a gentle, compassionate and practical 1:1 12-week parenting program.

This program is for parents who care deeply, who want to parent with connection, but sometimes feel their reactions get in the way of the parent they want to be.

Through coaching, you will be supported to build greater awareness, understand your triggers, strengthen self-leadership, and develop practical tools for calmer, more connected parenting.

Parenting is not about perfection. It is about growth, repair, connection and learning new ways to respond.

Healing · Awareness · Self-leadership

Private and NDIS clients welcome.

To find out more or book an appointment, contact our team info@childrenstherapyservicesqld.com.au

23/04/2026

Tap your head
Rub your tummy

At the same time.

It looks like a simple, silly game… but it’s actually testing some pretty important brain skills

This activity requires:
Bilateral coordination – both sides of the body doing different things
Motor planning (praxis) – the brain organising and sequencing movement
Cerebellum function – timing, rhythm, coordination
Cerebrum (frontal lobe) – focus, attention, and switching between tasks
Interhemispheric communication – how well the left and right sides of the brain are talking to each other

When this is tricky, it can show up as:
• Difficulty with coordination
• Struggles with sports or playground games
• Challenges with handwriting or fine motor skills
• Poor focus when tasks get more complex
• Frustration when learning new skills

👉 It’s not “just clumsiness”
👉 It’s a clue about how the brain is developing and connecting

Try it at home, can your child do it smoothly? Can they switch sides?

Small activities like this give us big insights

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22/04/2026

Supporting Little Faces, Big Development

Did you know the way your child breathes, chews, swallows and rests their tongue can impact so much more than just speech?

Our Myofunctional Therapy supports children to strengthen the muscles of the face, mouth and tongue, helping with:
• Speech clarity
• Sleep quality
• Breathing (mouth vs nasal breathing)
• Feeding and chewing
• Facial and dental development
• Reducing habits like thumb sucking or dummy use

At Children’s Therapy Services Queensland, our sessions are fun, engaging and tailored to your child’s needs

We also have Myo Munchee available to purchase in clinic – a simple, effective tool to support jaw strength, chewing patterns and oral muscle development at home.

✔️ Available for Private & NDIS clients

If you’re worried about your child’s speech, sleep, feeding or oral development, early support can make a big difference.

📞 Get in touch to book or find out more

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20/04/2026

COMING SOON: NeuroGrowth Games Course

Looking for simple, effective ways to support your child’s development at home… without reaching for the iPad?

Or are you a practitioner wanting fresh, engaging ideas to use in your sessions?

Our NeuroGrowth Games Course is on its way!

🎲 Designed for parents, carers, and professionals
🧩 Packed with easy, practical games to support development
🧠 Rooted in our bottom-up, brain-body approach
💡 Perfect for building regulation, coordination, focus, and connection
💸 Low cost with high value – lots of ideas you can use straight away

Whether you’re at home, in the clinic, or in the classroom… this course will give you a go-to bank of games to support children in a fun and meaningful way.

👀 Keep an eye out – launching soon!

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19/04/2026

Rock, Paper, Scissors… with a brain twist!

It might look like a simple game, but rock, paper, scissors can tell us so much about how a child’s brain and body are working together

When a child repeats the sequence using one hand, then switches to the other, we’re not just playing… we’re exploring:
• Hemispheric balance (left vs right brain)
• How well the cerebrum is firing and coordinating movement
• Motor planning and sequencing
• Bilateral integration (how both sides of the body communicate)
What to look for:
Can your child smoothly repeat the pattern on one side?
What happens when they switch hands?
Do they hesitate, lose the sequence, or struggle to coordinate?

These little clues can point to differences in how each hemisphere is functioning and how efficiently the brain is sending messages to the body.

💡 Try this at home:

1. Start with one hand: rock → paper → scissors
2. Repeat 5–10 times until it’s smooth
3. Swap to the other hand
4. Then alternate hands back and forth

This is a great bottom-up activity, supporting the brain through movement, building stronger connections, and improving focus, coordination, and regulation.

Small games. Big insights.

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18/04/2026

I could watch this all day, so calming

18/04/2026

18/04/2026

How satisfying is this squishy? #ʙᴜʙʙʟᴇɢᴜᴍ

17/04/2026

Superheroes, goodies & baddies… it’s more than just play 🦹‍♀️

In play therapy, when children create stories about superheroes, villains, and big battles, they’re not “just playing”… they’re communicating.

Through these themes, children are often exploring:
✨ Power and control (who wins, who loses, who is in charge)
✨ Good vs bad – understanding right, wrong, and fairness
✨ Safety and protection – who keeps me safe?
✨ Big emotions like fear, anger, bravery, and justice
✨ Real-life experiences where they may feel small or overwhelmed

You might notice a child always being the superhero… or sometimes the villain. Both roles are important. They allow the child to safely explore different feelings, test boundaries, and make sense of their world.

In a therapeutic space, we don’t interrupt or redirect these stories, we follow the child’s lead, gently supporting them to process what sits underneath the play.

A child fighting “baddies” might actually be working through anxiety
A powerful superhero may reflect a need to feel strong and in control
Repetitive battle play can be the brain’s way of trying to resolve something unfinished

Play is a child’s language… and these themes are often where the most important stories are told.

If your child loves superhero or “goodies vs baddies” play, lean in, get curious, and join them. You might learn more than you expect

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