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Supporting Neurodiversity
A family-friendly introduction to neurodiversity and neuroaffirming care: what neurodivergence means, the principles of neuroaffirming care, and eight practical ways families can support a neurodivergent child day to day.
Whole-of-school OT presentation at St Marks Anglican School
Inside Out Occupational Therapist Dara McAleer delivered a whole-of-school staff presentation at St Marks Anglican School, sharing how OT can support students in the classroom through sensory processing, regulation and evidence-based strategies.
Navigating Life Transitions.
Findings from our 73-participant in-house research study, presented at the National OTX Conference in Perth, exploring how longstanding, responsive and relationship-based occupational therapy supports adolescents and their families.
Senator Round Table Discussion Summary
Earlier this year, Director Lisa Cooper was thrilled to join a delegation of Occupational Therapy Australia members along with CEO Samantha Hunter and Chief of Staff Lea Rawlings to meet with Senator Jordon Steele-John – advocating for OTs and the Future of the NDIS. At this roundtable discussion, key issues were raised including the fast-moving NDIS…
OT Exchange Conference 2024
We are thrilled to share that our involvement in the OT Exchange conference held in Perth this June was a resounding success. The theme for this year’s conference was “Innovation,” and it provided a platform for us to explore and discuss the transformative potential of innovative practices in occupational therapy. At Inside Out OT, we…
Fussy eating.
Fussy eating can be a normal part of childhood development and although food refusal can be frustrating for families, many children go through this stage. It is expected that a child’s appetite will fluctuate over time depending on how much they are growing or how active they are. The early stages of life are also…
Top tips to start the school year off right.
Starting the school year can be an exciting but also a daunting time for children and their caregivers. But don’t worry – with a few simple tips, you can help your child transition into the school year with confidence and ease! Our clinic offers social skills groups and school holiday groups. If you feel your…
OT in a Nutshell
You wouldn’t be the first person to wonder what Occupational Therapy is all about. As Occupational Therapists (OT’s), we get asked about what we do all the time: “Are you a bit like a Physio?” or “Do you put hand-rails in people’s homes” or “OT’s don’t do mental health do they?” – these are just…
Tips on how to get your kids to do Homework
Having trouble getting your kids to do homework?Here’s a good video for a few ideas….
Why Occupational Therapy for Your Child?
“Occupational Therapists use a knowledge base of neurology, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, child development, psychology, psychosocial development, activity-task analysis and therapeutic techniques. They are trained to treat clients holistically, addressing their cognitive, emotional and physical needs through functional, activity-based treatment” (Williams and Shellenberger, 1996, p.5-6). It is common for parents to worry that their child is…
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