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Melville Occupational Therapy and Extra Lesson for Children

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Melville Occupational Therapy and Extra Lesson for Children

Paediatric OT in Perth helping kids thrive through sensory and emotional support. Family-centred care http://melvilleot.com.au

03/05/2026

What if behaviour is not something to control… but something to understand? 💭

Discipline and punishment can look similar on the outside
But they teach very different things on the inside 🌿

When we lead with calm, connection, and guidance
Children learn how to reflect, repair, and try again 💙

When we lead with fear or control
Children may learn to avoid, hide, or simply not get caught

✨ Discipline helps children learn what to do
✨ Punishment focuses on stopping what not to do

And over time, that difference matters

Because every moment is an opportunity to support
• accountability
• problem-solving
• trust

Not perfection, but progress 🌱

At Melville OT, we support children, families, and educators in responding to behaviour in ways that feel calm, practical, and supportive in real life 🤍

If this feels familiar, you are not alone. We are always here to help 🌿

📌 “Discipline is helping a child solve a problem.
Punishment is making a child suffer for having a problem.”
Credit: The Attachment & Trauma Network

27/04/2026

🍵 A calm space at home or school can help children pause and reset when things feel overwhelming

It does not need to be complicated

✨ soft cushions
✨ favourite items
✨ quiet space

At Melville OT, we guide families in creating calming environments that support regulation and comfort 🌿

25/04/2026

🌺 Lest We Forget

Today, we pause to remember and honour the courage, service, and sacrifice of those who have served and sacrificed.

ANZAC Day marks the anniversary of the Gallipoli landing and has become a national day of remembrance for all who have served in times of war and peace

It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and quiet respect.

We remember not only the history, but the people, families, and communities connected to it.🌿

23/04/2026

💙 Today is World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day

This year’s theme highlights the importance of developing emotional safety and preventing su***de in a changing world.

Emotional safety is where everything begins.

When children feel safe, supported, and understood, they are more able to
🌿 express their feelings
🌿 build relationships
🌿 cope with challenges
🌿 ask for help

Research shows that early, compassionate support plays an important role in preventing distress from becoming overwhelming

At Melville OT, we support this through

✨ co-regulation and safe relationships
✨ creating predictable and supportive environments
✨ helping children understand and express emotions
✨ working closely with families and schools

Because feeling safe is not a bonus
It is the foundation 💙

22/04/2026

As the weather cools, routines shift too 🍂

Some children may find
• getting dressed harder
• transitions slower
• emotions a little bigger

And that is okay.

At Melville OT, we support children with
✨ smoother routines
✨ flexible responses
✨ gentle strategies for transitions

Small adjustments can make mornings feel easier 💙

21/04/2026

As the weather cools and routines shift, some children may need extra support adjusting to new rhythms 💙

Changes in light, energy levels, and daily routines can impact focus, mood, and regulation.

✨ slower mornings
✨ more indoor time
✨ adjusting energy levels

At Melville OT, we support children to feel settled and ready for their day through gentle, practical strategies that fit real routines 🌿

05/04/2026

🐰🌸 Happy Easter from all of us at Melville OT

We hope your long weekend is filled with

✨ rest
✨ laughter
✨ family time
✨ and maybe a little bit of chocolate too 🍫😊

Whether it is a quiet moment at home or fun Easter activities, we hope it brings joy to you and your family.

We look forward to seeing you again soon 💙

02/04/2026

🌈 Today is World Autism Awareness Day

This year’s theme reminds us
Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value 💙

Every child experiences the world in their own way
and every way of being is meaningful

✨ Some communicate differently
✨ Some move, play, or learn in unique ways
✨ Some need more time, support, or space

At Melville OT, we move beyond awareness

✨ We listen
✨ We adapt
✨ We support each child as they are

Because inclusion is not just about understanding
It is about what we do next 🌿

Different minds are part of our shared human story
and every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. 💙🌈

01/04/2026

Our clinic will be closed from Good Friday through to Easter Monday to allow our team some time to rest and recharge.

We will be back and ready to support you again on Tuesday 💙

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Wishing all our families a safe and restful long weekend 🌿

26/03/2026

Some children find handwriting and classroom tasks more challenging than others.

This can show up as avoiding writing, getting tired quickly, messy handwriting, or feeling frustrated during schoolwork.

Often, these challenges are connected to fine motor strength, coordination, posture, or how the body manages focus and regulation.

At Melville OT, we look closely at the skills behind the task.

✨ fine motor coordination
✨ hand strength and control
✨ pencil grasp and positioning
✨ visual motor integration
✨ attention and regulation during tasks

Through assessment and playful therapy activities, we help uncover what support may make learning feel easier.

Every child deserves the chance to feel capable and confident in the classroom. 💙

24/03/2026

📚 School brings so many exciting things to learn. Reading, writing, listening, sharing ideas and making friends.

Before children can confidently keep up with classroom activities, their hands and bodies are learning important foundations.

Fine motor skills help children hold pencils, cut with scissors, build shapes and complete small tasks with control. Focus skills help them stay engaged long enough to practise and learn.

These foundations often grow through play first.

✨ squeezing and rolling playdough
✨ drawing shapes and lines
✨ building small structures
✨ exploring hands on activities

When children build these skills early, they feel more confident using learning tools in the classroom.

And the best part is that practice often looks like play. 🎨

At Melville OT we love creating playful ways for children to practise these important skills while having fun too.

22/03/2026

Behind every therapy session at Melville OT is a team of incredible women who care deeply about the children and families they support. 💜

This Women’s Month, we are celebrating the therapists, team members, and professionals who bring their knowledge, creativity, and compassion into our therapy spaces every day.

They spend their days helping children build skills, confidence, and independence through play-based learning and supportive relationships.

Their work might look like:
✨ celebrating a child’s first successful attempt
✨ encouraging a child to try again
✨ helping families understand their child’s strengths
✨ creating playful ways to build important skills

And sometimes it also includes

🎲 getting a little competitive during games
🦒 pretending to be animals during play
🎨 getting messy with craft and sensory play
😂 sharing plenty of laughter and silly moments along the way

These moments may seem small, but they are powerful.

Because when children feel safe, supported, and even a little bit silly, they are often ready to learn and grow. 🌿

To the wonderful women of Melville OT and the women in our community who inspire and support children every day, we celebrate you. 🌸

Address

9 Hulme Court
Myaree, WA
6154

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

Website

http://melvilleot.com.au/

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