Occupational Therapy
5 OT-Approved Play Activities Using Things You Already Own
Easy, OT-approved fine motor activities using pegs, tongs, dough and paper you already own. Build hand strength through play. Tips from our Northmead OTs.
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Family & Parent Tips
Everyday play ideas, routines and tips parents can use at home to support their child’s development, from the team at The Bridge Effect.
Occupational Therapy
Pre-Toileting Skills – why are they important?
Learn why pre-toileting skills are essential for successful toilet training. Build your child's independence, communication & daily self-care routines.
Family & Parent Tips
How to make everyday moments “teaching moments”
Learn how to turn everyday moments into teaching opportunities. Practical child development strategies to build speech, learning & communication skills.
Family & Parent Tips
Teaching your Child Imitation through Song
Teach your child imitation through songs to build speech, language & communication skills with fun, play-based strategies for early development.
Family & Parent Tips
10 Tips to Make Mealtime with Your Child Easier
10 mealtime tips for kids to reduce stress, manage picky eating & build healthy eating habits. Practical strategies to make…
Family & Parent Tips
Finding your child’s Smile during play
Discover how play-based activities support communication, social interaction, emotional wellbeing & child development through everyday play.
Family & Parent Tips
How to make everyday play more engaging
Discover practical ways to make everyday play more engaging while supporting your child's language, learning and development at home.
Autism, ADHD & Neurodiversity
Supporting your Child with Autism to Transition
Help your child with autism manage transitions using practical strategies to reduce anxiety, build routines, support communication & independence daily.
Autism, ADHD & Neurodiversity
How to help your child achieve ‘Generalisation’ of a new skill
Help your child apply new skills across everyday situations with practical strategies from speech and occupational therapists in Western Sydney.
Occupational Therapy
Supporting self-regulation through co-regulation
Help your child build self-regulation through co-regulation. Learn practical strategies to support emotional regulation, resilience & everyday wellbeing.
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