Katie Stokes - Occupational Therapist

02/03/2026

ENERGY ACCOUNTING feel good story of an example of its use in everyday life. Listen to the post to find out more. Thanks to for creating such a fabulous resource.

01/03/2026

SUNDAY ARVO = PREP TIME:
Most Sunday afternoons, I spend getting ready for the week ahead. Working full-time and having two kids means that weekdays can be very busy. The more prepared I am with school lunches, the less hectic the school mornings are. I try and wash and cut up all the fruit and veggies which I can then load up in the school lunchboxes in the morning. The banana bread is in the oven ready to go for the week. School uniforms get laid out including the shoes and socks to avoid that last minute panic as we are about to head out the door. If you’re after some more tips to help with routines and regulation before school after school and for evening routines check out my pre-recorded webinar on the website. Comment below with your best tip for getting organised for the school week.

16/02/2026

PLAY: 🦕🦓🐋🦒I love this play scene set up by my client today. Setting up, sorting and organising the animals was a great regulating activity chosen by my client. I love the symmetrical visual arrangement on the mat, bringing a sense of order and regulation for this little guy.

30/01/2026

A slightly different view from the clinic this week with lots of cyclists gearing up for the Cadel Evan’s Race. Good luck to all the riders.

20/01/2026

BACK TO SCHOOL:
What’s the vibe like at your place? It’s not long until school starts for 2026. Are your kids super tired from too many late nights or are they burying their head in denial that school is only a couple of weeks away? A helpful strategy with your kids could be to set aside an agreed time (eg a day or half a day) to sort through all the back to school requirements. 📚Do the uniforms still fit? 👟Do the shoes still fit and are they clean? ✏️Is the pencil case packed? 📚Are all the books and stationerylabelled? 🍎Are there any mysterious apples that have been left in the school bag all summer???? My tip is it’s better to sort things out now than leaving it to the last minute which hopefully reduces stress for both parents and kids 👊🏼You can do it!!

09/01/2026

Love this colourful flower created by a client using my fidget tools. The petals are ‘worry stones’ of various textures. The centre is a magnetic silicon textured ball (from a set). Super creative! A colourful way to end the first week back for 2026.

07/01/2026

It’s a scorcher today! Doing my bit to help our resident magpies friends at the clinic. Lovely and cool in the clinic though 😁.

01/01/2026

Are you getting ready for transition to high school? Our pre-recorded webinar is available for download now. It’s full of organisational tips and strategies in relation to books, stationery, school uniforms and how to communicate with your school. Designed for parents of neuro divergent kids, but has lots of ideas for any parents with a child about to transition to high school. Currently DISCOUNTED ! Happy viewing!! https://www.katiestokesot.com.au/shop/transition-to-high-school.

22/12/2025

SURVIVAL TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS DAY FOR KIDS WITH SENSORY CHALLENGES: Christmas day and its celebrations can be fraught with many emotions ranging from elation and laughter, to tears and tantrums. For our clients it can be even more challenging to cope with due to sensory sensitivities and eating challenges. Meeting and greeting relatives, eating strange food at unfamiliar places, and travelling by car or plane can be a source of overload. Planning ahead may help ease the challenge. Check out our blog post for some strategies to help. https://www.katiestokesot.com.au/blog/survival-tips-christmas-day-kids-sensory-issues

21/12/2025

https://www.katiestokesot.com.au/blog/survival-tips-christmas-day-kids-sensory-issues

Christmas day and its celebrations can be fraught with many emotions ranging from elation and laughter, to tears and tantrums. For our clients it can be even more challenging to cope with due to sensory sensitivities and eating challenges. Meeting and greeting relatives, eating strange food at unfam

18/12/2025

Count down to Christmas is on!! Here’s a few Christmas creations that have been crafted in the clinic recently.
Our last day in the clinic is Thursday 18 December. We will be having a break to recharge the batteries and enjoy some family time. Clinic will re-open Monday 5 January. 🎄

18/12/2025

Reflections on 2025:
It’s the final day in the clinic for me for 2025. Let’s celebrate getting through another school year with our kids and all the achievements made along the way. ❤️