Creative Minds Therapy

Creative Minds Therapy My name is Abigail Spanner. For more info please contact Medical on Miami on 07 5576 5832.

I am a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist providing services to children (0-25 years) and families of the Gold Coast region.

23/12/2025

🎄 CMT’s Top Picks for Christmas | 6–12 months 🎄
Thoughtful, affordable Kmart finds that support sensory play, movement, and early development — all wrapped in festive fun 🎁✨

Perfect for little explorers, first walkers, and busy hands 🤍

KmartFinds PlayBasedLearning EarlyDevelopment OTAustralia SpeechPathology 🎄✨

20/12/2025

🎄✨ CMT’s Top Picks for Christmas Gifts (0–6 months) ✨🎄

Tiny hands, big development! These baby-approved gift ideas support sensory exploration, language skills and joint attention — all while keeping play fun and festive 🎁🍼

Perfect for first Christmas presents, stocking fillers or thoughtful gifts that grow with your little one 🤍

Saved, shared & wrapped with love by the CMT team 🎅🏼✨

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19/12/2025

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29/11/2025

Tummy time can be fun, sensory, and full of little wins! 🧸✨
Mirrors, music, contrast, textures, and lights make all the difference.
Sensory ideas only — for full tummy time support, chat with your physiotherapist 💛

21/11/2025

Mrs. Adriana had the pleasure of presenting to her two local libraries Burleigh Heads and Burleigh Waters for the yearly Speechie Library Talks with GClibraries and Speech Pathology Australia . It was a HUGE success!

Why was it so special?
Because learning happens best when we’re connected with our little ones! Mrs Adriana brought her warmth, passion and expertise, creating a welcoming space where parents felt confident, kids felt engaged, and everyone walked away with practical strategies they can start using today.

💬 From reading the Book of the Year Award Winner Cheeky Monster, to providing early language tips for babies, to key word sign and language ideas during everyday activities - the room was filled with lightbulb moments, giggles, and “I can do this!” energy.

🤍 A massive thank you to our wonderful families who joined us, and to GC Libraries once again for hosting such a meaningful community event.
Together, we’re building strong foundations for communication, connection and confidence.
Already excited for next year! ✨


16/11/2025
14/11/2025

Spend a day with me, two months postpartum, juggling life and running a small business. 🤍

I’m so grateful for the incredible family support around me that makes days like this even possible. And to my beautiful team — thank you for holding everything together with so much kindness and patience.

Not every day looks like this… some days I’m unshowered and still in pyjamas at 2pm 😅 so today was a pretty good day.

Feeling excited to ease back into things and officially return in 2026 ✨

07/11/2025

Have a little one aged 0–5? 👶📚
Come along to Baby Rhyme Time — Burleigh Waters Library, Thurs 13 Nov at 10am!
Meet Mrs. Adriana, enjoy a Book of the Year 2025 reading, and learn how to boost your child’s language and literacy.

🧠 Children with DLD may struggle with language, but with the right support, they can thrive. Patience, simple language, ...
17/10/2025

🧠 Children with DLD may struggle with language, but with the right support, they can thrive. Patience, simple language, and visual tools go a long way. 💬💛

October is ADHD Awareness Month ✨Did you know ADHD often looks very different in boys and girls?💙 In boys, ADHD may show...
03/10/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month ✨

Did you know ADHD often looks very different in boys and girls?
💙 In boys, ADHD may show up as hyperactivity, impulsivity, or interrupting.
💜 In girls, ADHD can appear as daydreaming, anxiety, or low self-esteem.

Because of these differences, many girls are overlooked or diagnosed later in life. Awareness helps us recognise the unique ways ADHD shows up and provide the right support.

Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated 💛

Follow-up from Monday’s post! ✨We talked about how every smile, coo, and back-and-forth lays the foundations for talking...
01/10/2025

Follow-up from Monday’s post! ✨
We talked about how every smile, coo, and back-and-forth lays the foundations for talking

But what actually counts as talking once those little sounds start to grow?
It’s not just clear words like “mum” or “dad” - babies and toddlers have so many clever ways to communicate 🍼💬

From animal sounds and exclamations, to signs and even consistent “made-up words,” every sound and attempt matters. It’s all communication, and it’s all a step towards talking 💕

Our Top 6 Tips for Early Talkers! ✨The first five years are the most important for your child’s language development. Ev...
26/09/2025

Our Top 6 Tips for Early Talkers! ✨
The first five years are the most important for your child’s language development. Every little moment counts, from bath time splashes to choosing between an apple or banana 🍎🍌.

We’ve pulled together 6 simple, powerful strategies you can start using today to help your little one’s communication blossom. 💬

Swipe through the carousel to learn more!
To dive deeper into each tip, head to our blog: creativemindstherapygc.com.au/blog

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2125 Gold Coast Highway Miami
Gold Coast, QLD
4220

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