Dundon Occupational Therapy Services

11/06/2024

Hey guys, Cory here. I’m back at it again with another blog post (direct link in the comments) this time about supporting play and working with children on the spectrum. 🌟 I’m certainly not quiet about my strong belief (heavily back by the science) that play is the most powerful way for children to understand and master their world. But how to support neurodivergent children and their play in the most therapeutic way can be hard to navigate as a therapist. So I wanted to chat about how I look for ways that affirm their unique perspectives. Check out my latest blog post for the details, and as always join the conversation! ❤️

21/04/2024

Done and dusted! 🏁Lindsay is homeward bound after a challenging yet fulfilling week leading his group with the support of his Team and YMCA legend Rohan at Camp Jabiru. Special thanks to for Kate’s clinical excellence and incredible support throughout the week. It was amazing to return to camp and help these young boys push their limits and achieve their goals. 🌟 Swipe right for Lindsay’s latest Automotive addition on his return 💪🏼

07/04/2024

ALL PACKED AND READY FOR AN ADVENTURE.

After slogging it out in the rain yesterday and getting up at 5am this morning, Lindsay is all set for his journey south.

This week, he's driving to New South Wales to take on an OT Group Leader role at Camp Jabiru ()– not just any camp, but an Occupational Therapy camp designed specifically for individuals with disabilities. 🏕️💚 Being research driven, the camp experience is highly educational. Lindsay will spend time with master clinicians flying in from across the globe. What a wonderful chance for him to bring back valuable insights, techniques, and experiences to our community.

And in true Lindsay fashion, the journey isn’t complete without a detour for car parts. Keep an eye on us to find out what automotive treasure accompanies him back! 🚙🔧

Stay tuned for updates and join us in wishing Lindsay a rewarding and insightful experience at Camp Jabiru! 🌟

24/03/2024

In the recent months I have been thinking, pondering, writing down, editing and re-editing my thoughts on what I think it means to be an occupational therapist working with children. I’ve finally pulled it together, and am curious to share. For those who don’t know what happens behind the scenes when you work with an occupational therapist, I hope to shed some insights and light on the wonder of my profession. For my fellow therapists, please share your thoughts right back. I hope I generate some discussion, I’m always keen to refine my definition and deepen my thinking - Cory.

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✒️"My work is not about enforcing compliance in children but about kindling the spark of curiosity, about fostering discovery, joy, and endless possibilities. In each child, there is depth to their potential, which is a privilege to behold and convey as their therapist."

➡️ If you're interested check it out here [https://www.dundonot.com.au/post/the-heart-of-paediatric-occupational-therapy-from-cory-s-perspective] and drop your thoughts below or send those who might find it valuable ❤️

In a child's life, moments like playing, learning, and interacting with people and the world around them hold profound significance for their development. These activities are the occupations of childhood, the essential things that fill their days and shape their growth.Meaningful Occupation to Supp...

10/09/2023

If you’re looking for OT support for your son/family - we provide services at home, school or in the community and have appointments opening up with Lindsay our Co-Director! Message us to find out more 👋🏼

10/07/2023

We stumbled across one incredible way to use Sound intervention! Although not the usual way we think about ‘sound’ in our line of work. Fascinating

Research at Stanford University is finding acoustics to create new heart tissue!

This image shows the ‘cymatics’, or geometric patterns created in heart cells when applying various sounds. In bio-acoustic sound medicine, is taught that sounds are imprinting every cell and science continues to prove this ancient axiom.
Cardiologist Sean Wu, MD, PhD and Utkan Demirci, PhD, an acoustic bio-engineer use acoustics to manipulate heart cells into intricate patterns. A simple change in frequency and amplitude puts the cells in motion, guides them to a new position and holds them in place. Acoustics can create a form that resembles natural cardiac tissue. With sound they can create new tissue to replace parts of damaged hearts. Acoustics can be used in reconstructing other organ tissue and blood vessels.

Sounds are use to create and harmonize, as well as clean and release. Both principles are used in science using high precision acoustical generators. The same principles can be applied safely by individuals using non-invasive, natural harmonic sounds, such as our voices and acoustic instruments.

Williams - Songaia Sound

Here is a link to the Stanford study:
https://stanmed.stanford.edu/innovations-helping-harness-sound-acoustics-healing/?fbclid=IwAR3kpXggixHxCpDJYt5FpER_Sph1gToMqTvmZjDjQ53PaunXZN2_7cmxROU

16/04/2023

👋🏼 Meet Lindsay!    

12/04/2023

Wow what a response we’ve had from our Community! Thanks so much for sharing and getting the word out. Appointments are filling up fast! But we will be working hard to open more times and support more families over the term.

So if you know any friends or family who need OT intervention for their children in Jimboomba and surrounding suburbs point them in our direction 👋🏼