Transitioning From Study to Practice Starting a new graduate job is the beginning of a new chapter of your life. It can be full of anticipation and excitement and can be very nerve-wracking! As a new graduate, you have been through 4 years (or more) of study. University is often filled with sleepless nights, emotional […]
READ MOREWhat is DIR®/Floortime™
There are many different models and frameworks we use as Occupational Therapists, particularly when working with kids and families. One term that you may hear us use is a DIR®/Floortime™ approach. In this blog, we will break down what the DIR®/Floortime™ approach is, why we use it and what it looks like in practice. The […]
READ MORETop Tips when Navigating the NDIS
Whether it is your first NDIS meeting or another plan review, there can always be the worry and stress of how much funding your child will get. Will you get a good NDIS coordinator? Will they get the funding they need? While the process can be stressful, we have put together some tips to help […]
READ MOREThe History of Occupational Therapy Helping Children
1994 Occupational Therapy Helping Children was started in 1994 by founder and director Lisa Hughes. Lisa began doing home visits on Saturday mornings. Towards the end of 1994, she began to rent rooms from Pittwater Council and established her first clinic at the old Elanora Heights Early Childhood Centre. Throughout 1994 & 1995, Lisa continued […]
READ MORETop 3 Resources for an Occupational Therapy Clinic
OTs use lots of different toys, tools and resources in therapy sessions chosen specifically to meet the needs and interests of each child. But some resources are very diverse, which we love using with most kids, and the kids love them too! So, we thought we would share our top 3 clinic resources with you, […]
READ MOREChristmas Present Ideas
The Christmas season is almost here, which means that it’s time to start thinking about doing our Christmas shopping! In this blog, we are going to give you some ‘OT approved ideas’ for your little one’s stockings this year. We cover a range of Christmas presents for supporting developmental play for our tiny babies, to […]
READ MOREThe Client Journey at Occupational Therapy Helping Children
If you are new to the world of Occupational Therapy or your child has been referred to us and you are not sure what exactly happens next, then here’s a simple guide as to what to expect when your child joins the OTHC family. At OTHC our focus is on providing a range of services […]
READ MORETOP 10 Items In An OTs Tool Kit For Schools
An Occupational Therapist who works in schools has the advantage of being in a collaborative environment with teachers, aides, school counsellors and parents to develop and implement goals for students. They can see first hand what is happening in the classroom and can recommend equipment or put strategies in place, in consultation with the teacher […]
READ MOREWhat is a paediatric Occupational Therapist?
Paediatric Occupational Therapists (OT) are regulated health care professionals that work with children and adolescents by assisting them in overcoming unique challenges they are experiencing within their everyday lives in regards to self-care, leisure and productivity. Some of the areas that Occupational Therapists work with children and adolescents to build strengths and overcome challenges include: […]
READ MOREWhat is telehealth and why should I consider it for my child?
How to keep your child engaged in therapy services during Covid 19. The COVID-19 virus has rapidly spiralled in Australia and has caused many changes to life as we have known it. One of the biggest industries affected has been Allied Health. To keep in line with the WHO guidelines to flatten the curve of […]
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