Sarah Suthers Clarkin, Occupational Therapist

28/10/2025

Drinking the right amount of fluids is one of the self-care "occupations" we often work on here in OT. This post from the Qld Children's Hospital is a nice easy reference for how much to drink and what colour your p*e should be!

☀️ With hot weather sticking around, it’s time for a quick hydration check for your little ones 💧

Kids lose fluids fast through sweat, so watch for darker wee — pale yellow is ideal! Encourage regular sips of plain water, even if they say they’re not thirsty 🥤Skip sugary, salty or icy drinks 🚫

Babies can’t tell us when they’re thirsty, so keep an eye on wet nappies. Fewer than usual in 24 hours? That’s a sign to call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or see your doctor 👶

Water goals per day:
5–8 yrs: 1L 💦
9–12 yrs: 1.5L 💦
13+: 2L 💦

Use the wee colour chart to help spot dehydration early and keep those little bodies happy and hydrated 💛

14/10/2025

Getting the take-home packs ready for our first Self-Care for Girls group today, where we will learn basic skin care for our face!

There are still spaces in this term’s group if you have a teen/tween keen to join!

10/10/2025

Our brand new "Self-care for girls" group starts next Tuesday 3.45pm. We kick off the program with a session about skin care routines. Ideal for teens and tweens with autism, ADHD, or any other challenges that make it harder for them to learn these life skills.

See the website or call us for more information! NDIS funding is accepted.

09/10/2025

We added the option of a two-person group for our last MINECRAFT SOCIAL SKILLS holiday groups, and it worked really well! The two-person group provides a quieter sensory environment and allows more one-to-one attention for each child, as well as lots of in-the-moment support with social interactions.

Look for this option when you book online next holidays or give us a call for more information!

21/09/2025

Minecraft Social Skills Groups start tomorrow! Get ready to build bridges in our realm, whilst we learn about Joining In With Others.

Spaces still available - see availability here https://www.ssc-occupationaltherapy.com/book-an-appointment.html

18/09/2025

We have a few spaces left in the senior Minecraft group (year 5 at school and up) these school holidays- give us a call if your child wants to learn more about JOINING IN WITH OTHERS and RESPONDING TO TEASING.

We have one space left for the junior group too - head over to the website for bookings or give us a call. https://www.ssc-occupationaltherapy.com

12/09/2025

MINECRAFT GROUPS are on again these holidays! All school-aged kids are welcome. The topic for week 1 is "Joining in with others". This can be a challenge for lots of kids, especially those with delayed social skills. Check out the website for availability and bookings https://www.ssc-occupationaltherapy.com/therapy-groups.html

03/09/2025

We have a great learning opportunity coming up in OT at the end of September! A final year Clinical Exercise Physiology student will be working with us for two weeks, as part of her practical placement.

Sarah Murray (picture below) worked in other allied health fields for 10 years before deciding to train as an EP. She loves working with animals and kids and being in the outdoors. She lives locally with her family and will soon be a fully-fledged Clinical Exercise Physiologist providing services in our area.

So, if you have any questions about what Exercise Physiology is all about, and how it could help you and your child, now is your chance to ask them :)

(If you have any other questions about Sarah's student placement and how that might impact your OT session, please message or phone me)

25/08/2025

Extra appointments available this week! Due to some leave being cancelled last minute, there are some free appointment slots this week. Any existing clients who would like an extra appointment, or new clients just wanting a one-off advice appointment are very welcome to book in. Head over to the website, give us a call, or use this link

Sarah Suthers Clarkin, Occupational Therapist

17/08/2025

Here’s an introduction to our new self-care group for teen and tween girls starting next term!…

23/07/2025

Unfortunately, we are full to capacity at the moment and cannot take on any new clients just now for individual therapy. We will update this page and the website when we have new spaces available.