Active OT For Kids

16/03/2026

Occupational therapy is deeply founded in connecting meaning with purpose and participation.
When a child has the opportunity to feel the meaning in body and mind their spirit of inspiration ignites.

When they ‘get it” they want to ‘do it’- at school, at home, in the community.

Often in the process of doing, we understand meaning.

That’s why often therapy is in the process, not the product.

Washing the food for the meal. Walking the track for the swim. Collecting the rocks for the tower. Making the fort for the movie.

Opportunities are endless if we’re present in the process.

13/03/2026

What a warming way to acknowledge international women’s day. Sharing the philosophy of Harmony & Wellness with men & women in the Australian Navy. 🛟
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13/03/2026

Freediving 20m dive accomplished incredible depth.

Being scared.

Witnessing the changes in physical state.

Connecting to safety of containment with water.

Trusting the relationship.

Sharing the journey and differences of experience as a community.

Being held by a facilitator who embodied security with the task.

Thank you

At this moment Kaya was the student. Compassion for children and families who trust our mentorship.

11/03/2026

There is a harmonious cycle between regulation, growth and wellbeing. One can liken it to the moon and tides.

In moments of growth tension can rise (high tide).

The rising raises awareness in the body to learn to be with (regulation in the changing tides).

In the beginning, there are subtle changes. So despite moments of discomfort there is safety and flow (wellbeing).

09/03/2026

Children learn safety through:

-Feeling the safety of a guide (the master)
-Building on sensory motor experiences
-Playing with the edge of the uncomfortable

Climbing. Jumping. Diving. Surfing. Building.
These aren’t “just activities.”

They’re where meaning meets function.

At Active OT, therapy often balances playfulness & doing: - because that’s meaningful participation in life

06/03/2026

We’re often asked this question.

And it’s a thoughtful one. OT services are vastly different.

At Active OT we support your child when:
• Daily routines are like a volcano
• Navigating school / learning is like raging rapids
• Following instructions are floods or storms
• Confidence is like a wilted flower
• Skills & resilience are a fragile seedling

Occupational therapy with us can help.

You don’t need to have it all figured out before reaching out.

As part of your community we’re here help so you feel supported as you support your child and family 🌿

01/03/2026

Curiosity sparks growth & that’s positive change!

This conversation & book is one to connect in with.

Join us 🤝

2:30pm for 3pm Sunday 12 April Will Dobud, launched by Kaya Lyons In "Kids These Days,” therapists and researchers Will Dobud and Nevin Harper...

27/02/2026

Team time on the floor👣

Shared leadership, problem solving and connection. Slowing down together, learning from each other and strengthening the relationships that sit at the heart of our work.

25/02/2026

Hands on, senses engaged and curiosity leading the way👋🏼

Messy play that invites connection, shared problem solving and exploration through touch.

Learning happens in the doing, together.

23/02/2026

Beach days like these 🤍

Sand under feet and space to climb, rest, laugh and connect. Shared moments that build trust, confidence and belonging, simply by being together in nature.

20/02/2026

OT walkabout moments 🌿

Resilience shown through the heat wave.
Courage in jumping off rocks and swimming around islands. Connection through sharing the leader role. Compassion in building shelters and homes together.

And genuine joy in doing and experiencing where doubt once lived.

18/02/2026

We’re so excited to share that The Wilderness Within is officially a #1 best seller in Childhood Emotions & Feelings 🌿

A powerful, gentle resource supporting children to explore regulation, resilience and their inner worlds through story and imagination. We love seeing this book in the hands of families, educators and therapists alike.

You can find it here ⤵️
https://www.amazon.com.au/Wilderness-Within-Childrens-Regulation-Resilience/dp/1764430409