Goal setting is a key stage of the client journey at Occupational Therapy Helping Children and an essential component of what Occupational Therapists call ‘The OT Process’. Without occupation-centred goals, what is the aim of an Occupational Therapy session? How will outcomes be measured? Will the child be motivated to attend weekly or fortnightly therapy […]
READ MOREHow the NooK Play Sofa Can Be Used at Home to Support Therapy Goals
As Occupational Therapists, the Nook play sofa is one of our favourite activities to integrate into our therapy sessions. It is fun, practical and aligns with many of our client’s goals. Not only can it be used in therapy sessions, but it is a highly recommended product for integrating therapy into the home environment. Keep […]
READ MOREThe Art of Play in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury; the time spent engaged in it is not time that could be better spent in more formal educational pursuits”- Lay Redfield Jamison (Psychologist) If you were to walk into a paediatric OT clinic you are likely to see games, toys, swings, slides, […]
READ MOREFeeding Strategies
What’s Inside Our Feeding Tool Kit? At Occupational Therapy Helping Children, some of our therapists recently had the pleasure of attending Melanie Potock’s course on ‘Your Feeding Tool Kit’. Melanie is a Paediatric feeding expert & author who shared her knowledge on feeding therapy with practical parenting and therapy-based strategies to promote healthy eating habits. […]
READ MOREPerceive Recall Plan Perform (PRPP) System of Task Analysis: Assessment and Intervention
The PRPP System of Task Analysis is an occupational therapy assessment and intervention system that was developed by Associate Professor Chris Chapparo and Dr Judy Ranka. It is a tool used to assess and target the information processing skills required for occupational performance. The PRPP system is suitable for use with anyone who has a […]
READ MOREPractice at home vs. your child’s progress – The curve of forgetting
While occupational therapy sessions teach and develop a range of skills, it is extremely important that practice is carried out within the home as well. Your Occupational Therapist will always be able to provide you with activities and ideas to incorporate additional practice into the daily routine. This may be through physical activities (playing with […]
READ MOREOT Approved Christmas Presents
Christmas time is so often full of excitement and merriment. However, buying the “just right” present for your child can be a challenge and sometimes feel like an insurmountable task. To help with this here are some of our favourite games in the clinic at the moment, as well as some all-round must haves for […]
READ MOREOT Approved Kmart Best Buys!
Kmart is a wonderland for some amazing toys and gadgets that can support children’s development and be a whole lot of fun at the same time! Whether you are a therapist looking for resources to use with your clients or a parent looking for activities to do with your little ones at home, shopping at […]
READ MOREBenefits of Water Therapy
There are many different environments your child experiences throughout their life that can be hugely beneficial to their development. As occupational therapists, we value utilising environments that are meaningful and fun for our clients to help them reach their goals. One of these unique environments we can use is the pool, this unique environment provides […]
READ MOREWorking Collaboratively With Families
At Occupational Therapy Helping Children, our OTs work collaboratively with families, schools and allied health professionals. Working collaboratively means that the treatment is not just about the child but about the whole ecosystem of the child. For us, it is essential to understand the family dynamics and the environment around the child to ensure they […]
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