Kid Link Occupational Therapy

01/08/2025

Ever wondered why some ADHD supports just don’t stick?

Check out latest blog post! It’s practical, evidence-based, and 100% strengths-focused.

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08/07/2025

🤔Trying to wrap your head around what both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments can look like for ADHD? Take a look!

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Slide 1: The image is light pink background, with a picture of white pills with the purple writing of pharmacological? and non-pharmacological? Interventions for ADHD Slide 2: There is white text on a purple background saying “The Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD recommends a multimodal treatment approach that combines both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. What can this look like?”. Slide 3: There are green rectangles with the text, “Improved functioning and wellbeing” “Non-Pharmacological” “Task and Environment Modifications” “Cognitive Behavioural Interventions” “Family Psychoeducation” “Sleep and Diet Intervention”. There are yellow ovals with the text “Pharmacological” “Reduce Impulsivity and Hyperactivity Symptoms” “Core symptom reduction” “Reduce Innattentiveness Symptoms” Slide 4: There is purple coloured shapes in the background. In the top left corner is the Kid Link Logo. There is the text SUPPORTING YOUNG ADHDERS THRIVING IN PAEDIATRIC OT PRACTICE A Webinar for Clinicians. There is two images of women with their names underneath written Jackie Sikic Caitlyn Cowie OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. Calendar visual in bottom left, and nest to it is 25TH AUGUST 2025 4.30PM-7.30PM AEST

01/07/2025

27/06/2025

🥳We just wrapped up our exhibit at the Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference.
😍We loved chatting with so many like-minded OTs who are so passionate about best practice.

19/06/2025

😥ADHD is widely misunderstood—and we hear the same myths again and again. 🖐️Here are 5 common misconceptions OTs come across.

Image description: 7-slide carousel with a purple theme. Slide 1: Title: “ADHD isn’t what most people think it is…” with subtitle “5 Misconceptions we often hear as OTs.”
Slide 2: Quote in speech bubble: “ADHD is just about hyperactivity.” Explains that ADHD can include inattention, restlessness, and executive function challenges. Picture of a jumping stick figure with movement lines. Slide 3: Quote: “They just need to try harder.” Clarifies that ADHD is a brain-based difference, not a motivation issue. Picture of a confused girl with question marks and a scribble cloud. Slide 4: Quote: “ADHD only affects school or work.” Explains it impacts daily routines, sleep, friendships, and emotions. Picture of a stick figure and clock with an exclamation mark. Slide 5: Quote: “ADHD is caused by permissive parenting.” States ADHD isn’t caused by parenting style, though support helps. Stylised blue megaphone-like speech bubble pictured. Slide 6: Quote: “They will grow out of it.” Clarifies that ADHD is a lifelong brain difference, but support can help. Shows silhouettes from baby to older adult. Slide 7: Call to action for families and clinicians. Arrows point to website and webinar info. All slides are tagged @‌kidlinkot.

18/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who shared my post. Blown away. Keep up the support and collaboration!

17/06/2025

An update from Jackie about the new price guide.

Warning: It’s a long one.

00:35 What are the changes? 🤔🥴🤯
2:46 What are they basing this change on? Spoiler: nothing that makes sense🍎🍊
4:10 What it means for practice? 📉
5:25 Jackie’s thoughts on whether to compromise on wages, conditions or best practice! Spoiler: we can’t.
9:30 What are the consequences of clinics closing or scaling back their services? Spoiler: nothing good.
13:00 Push back on the false narratives and stand together. 💪🏼

📧jackie@kidlink.net.au

STAND UP FOR DISABILITY CUTS PETITION https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-disability-support-stop-the-ndis-cuts

OTA PETITION https://otaus.good.do/stop-cuts-under-the-NDIS/OTA-petition-NDIS/

Kid Link Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Australia NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme

16/06/2025

The ADHD guidelines recommend a combination of both medication and non-medication supports - but there's no one-size-fits-all order. It all depends on who you’re working with. One thing is for sure - you should always seek to understand ADHD medication using credible and professional sources.
That said, **medication isn’t always the best fit.**⁣⁣
Maybe they’ve tried different types of medication and the side effects outweighed the benefits. Maybe it impacted sleep or appetite.⁣⁣
Whatever the reason - it’s important to pause, consider all factors and help your client understand and choose the path that works best for them.

If you’re looking to learn more about interventions for ADHD and how to support ADHDers, click on our Linktree!

Slide 1: There is a yellow background with the text “ADHD is best managed using both pharmacological interventions AND non-pharmacological interventions.” There is a photo of white and purple medication undernear the text.Slide 2: There is purple coloured shapes in the background. In the top left corner is the Kid Link Logo. There is the text SUPPORTING YOUNG ADHDERS THRIVING IN PAEDIATRIC OT PRACTICE A Webinar for Clinicians. There is two images of women with their names underneath written Jackie Sikic Caitlyn Cowie OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS.

15/06/2025

Hello Families, OTs, friends and followers! If you are wanting to understand what the NDIS price freezes mean for you and how we can work together, these legends are making this interview available to us at 5:30AEST.

13/06/2025

OTs! Please take a few minutes to sign the petition and send an email to your local member.

OTs are at breaking point.

The NDIA has made a devastating pricing decision—one that freezes therapy support rates for the seventh year in a row and slashes travel funding for occupational therapists by 50%. These changes are already driving providers out of the system and leaving participants without essential care.

Occupational therapists deserve fair pay.

NDIS participants deserve consistent care.

OTA is campaigning for an immediate price uplift, a fit-for-purpose allied health costing model, and a reversal of the 50% travel rate cut – and we need your voice!

Here’s what you can do:
1.Sign our petition to the Australian Government and NDIA
2. Email your MP using our prepared template - it goes straight to your MP + NDIS decision-makers

We also call on our OTA members to share this with your networks. The more Australians who speak out - participants, families, therapists, and allies - the harder it will be for decision makers to ignore the devastating consequences of this pricing decision.

Take action now: https://otaus.com.au/ndis-pricing-campaign