DOTS Occupational Therapy for Children

DOTS Occupational Therapy for Children Paediatric OT service based in the Western and Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Call today to discuss The D.O.T.S. D.O.T.S. In addition to this D.O.T.S.

therapists have a wide range of experience working with children under the age of 16 with a range of diagnosis'. provides individual and group sessions at a range of locations. also provides home and community visits as needed. DOTS can provide assistance with:

* Sensory Processing
* Fine and Gross motor skills
* Handwriting
* Social skills
* Play development
* Feeding - Fussy eaters
* Language and speech development

We love celebrating progress! 🌟 In this session we worked on letter sizing using Sky, Grass, Dirt paper and practised a ...
01/12/2025

We love celebrating progress! 🌟 In this session we worked on letter sizing using Sky, Grass, Dirt paper and practised a claw grip, all through play-based learning to keep things engaging and fun! ✏️💛

Strengths-based and goal-directed, that’s the D.O.T.S. way! ✨ Check out how OT Megan used visual cards to help her clien...
30/11/2025

Strengths-based and goal-directed, that’s the D.O.T.S. way! ✨ Check out how OT Megan used visual cards to help her client explore what feels easy and what he wants to get better at.
By choosing his own goals, he’s building autonomy, feeling heard, and staying motivated to keep growing.
We love seeing our young people lead the way! 💛🙌

28/11/2025

Choiceworks helps make visual schedules easy breezy!
We love using the app in sessions to support routines, transitions, and autonomy.
Here’s some of our favourite features:
✅ Use built-in or custom photos
⏱️ Built-in adjustable timers
🔄 Easily rearrange tasks
📱 Simple, accessible, and empowering for kids!
Perfect for home or therapy settings 💡✨

26/11/2025

What a weekend. We lots a couple of chairs to our weekend visitor but happy they are now safely home and no longer in the clinic. We did have to break the news to the team that sadly we hadn’t bought them a clinic pet!

🧩 Did you know Magna-Tiles have free printable activity cards online? Magnetic tiles are amazing for building visual-mot...
26/11/2025

🧩 Did you know Magna-Tiles have free printable activity cards online? Magnetic tiles are amazing for building visual-motor skills, problem solving, spatial awareness, and creativity 🌈✨

24/11/2025

Therapy can get messy! But sometimes that mess highlights the most important learning 🧠

In this session, a client seeking strong visual and auditory input moved from playful exploration into dysregulation.

The sensory play itself wasn’t the issue; the challenge was recognising when excitement tipped into overwhelm and offering support sooner.

When the room shifted from predictable to cluttered, we used this as an opportunity to model regulation:
😌 heading to a quiet room
🚂 familiar, predictable play with a train set
💨 supported deep breathing
🏋️ calming proprioceptive input ..which supported this client to return to a calm and organised state.

This moment gave Mum and OT valuable insight and created practical learning for his family - real strategies they can use at home.

At D.O.T.S., we welcome the mess that comes with authentic sensory exploration and regulation. 🌈💪

To the parents who worry about the chaos: it’s okay. Mess can be a meaningful part of the process.

24/11/2025

Therapy can get messy! But sometimes that mess highlights the most important learning 🧠

In this session, a client seeking strong visual and auditory input moved from playful exploration into dysregulation.

The sensory play itself wasn’t the issue; the challenge was recognising when excitement tipped into overwhelm and offering support sooner.

When the room shifted from predictable to cluttered, we used this as an opportunity to model regulation:
😌 heading to a quiet room
🚂 familiar, predictable play with a train set
💨 supported deep breathing
🏋️ calming proprioceptive input ..which supported this client to return to a calm and organised state.

This moment gave Mum and OT valuable insight and created practical learning for his family - real strategies they can use at home.

At D.O.T.S., we welcome the mess that comes with authentic sensory exploration and regulation. 🌈💪

To the parents who worry about the chaos: it’s okay. Mess can be a meaningful part of the process.

Thank you for having us Ascot Vale Paediatrics. It’s such a joy to work alongside such incredible professionals. Congrat...
23/11/2025

Thank you for having us Ascot Vale Paediatrics. It’s such a joy to work alongside such incredible professionals. Congratulations on the growth you have had over the last 12 months.

22/11/2025

Sometimes regulation is as simple as a little glow 🌟🔦 Our OTs love using different light sources to help kids feel calm, focus and explore self-regulation through play

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115 Droop Street
Footscray, VIC
3011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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