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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

07/03/2026

We recently explored the Super Ball Run by in our therapy space, and honestly, our therapists had just as much fun testing it out first 😊🌿

What stood out most was not the build itself, but the skills that naturally unfolded through play.

In our sessions, construction play like this helps us gently support:
✨ impulse control through waiting and turn-taking
✨ frustration tolerance when designs fall
✨ planning and sequencing
✨ fine motor coordination
✨ collaborative problem solving

Because it is open-ended, we can adapt the challenge to suit each child’s strengths and goals. One build might focus on patience and persistence, another on teamwork or flexible thinking. 🧩

It creates space for children to feel capable while strengthening regulation and executive functioning skills in a way that feels playful and motivating 💙

Play is where so many important skills begin 🌿

05/03/2026

Did you know open-ended construction play strengthens executive functioning, problem-solving, and regulation skills? 🌿🌈🧠

In our therapy space, we recently explored the Super Ball Run by Connetix Tiles , and honestly, we had just as much fun experimenting with it before introducing it to our children 😊

What we love most is not the pieces themselves, but the skills that emerge through play. There is something so engaging about building a design, testing it, watching it fall, adjusting it, and trying again.

Through this kind of play, children are naturally practising:
✨ planning and sequencing
✨ flexible thinking
✨ persistence
✨ turn-taking
✨ cause and effect understanding

What looks like simple fun is actually powerful learning in action. Once you start experimenting with it, it is easy to see why both kids and adults enjoy it.

We sourced ours from K and K Creative Toys and have loved exploring it in our therapy space alongside the children 💙

Play is where confidence and skills begin 🌿

03/03/2026

When children are stressed, impulse control becomes much harder. When their bodies feel calm and supported, the thinking brain can stay online 🧠🌿.

✨ Benefits of regulation support
• improved attention
• more flexible responses
• smoother transitions
• growing independence
• stronger confidence

🛠 Tools that may assist
Weighted lap bags, sensory seating, and fidgets from Calming Kids Australia can help children stay regulated while they practise new skills. 💙🧸

We can help match the right supports to your child’s needs and daily environments 🤍

28/02/2026

The ability to stop, pause, and make a thoughtful choice is part of executive functioning, and it develops gradually through support, practice, and connection.

For many children, acting quickly or moving before thinking is not defiance. It is a sign their nervous system needs more help with regulation and awareness.

At Melville OT, we focus on strengthening the foundations that help children pause, think, and respond rather than react.

When regulation improves, impulse control becomes easier 🌿
When the body feels safe, the brain can problem solve.

🧠 Our therapy may include
✨ play based practice for waiting and turn taking
✨ learning to recognise body clues
✨ building emotional awareness and language
✨ calming strategies for stressful moments
✨ collaboration with families and schools so strategies are consistent

We aim to make these skills feel achievable, practical, and supportive in everyday life 🤍

Small moments of success grow into confidence. Confidence grows into independence.

If you would like guidance, we are always here to help 💙

26/02/2026

Impulse control does not switch on. It builds 🤍

🧠 The thinking brain develops slowly across childhood.

When stress rises, this system can go offline, and children may react quickly instead of thoughtfully.

This is not bad behaviour. It is a developing skill.

With co-regulation, repetition, and safe support, children gradually learn how to pause and choose 🌱

✨ Reminder: Progress matters more than perfection.

23/02/2026

They are not giving you a hard time 🤍 They are having a hard time.

When children feel overwhelmed, their behaviour is communication. It is their nervous system asking for safety, reassurance, and someone steady to lean on.

An anxious child is often wondering, can I borrow your calm and certainty until I find my own 💙

At Melville OT, we support parents and educators to recognise stress signals, understand what is happening underneath the behaviour, and respond in ways that build connection and regulation.

You do not have to figure this out by yourself. With the right guidance, calm can be shared and skills can grow 🌿

If you would like support, we are always here to help.

21/02/2026

An anxious child isn't a problem to fix. It's a child who is asking, can I borrow your calm and certainty until I find my own 💙

At Melville OT, we help families understand what anxiety and dysregulation look like in the body and how to respond in ways that build safety and trust.

Our therapists work with you to develop practical strategies for home, school, and community settings so you can feel confident supporting your child.

If you would like guidance, we are always here to help 🤍

What support might include:
✨ recognising early stress signs
✨ co-regulation techniques
✨ sensory and environmental adjustments
✨ building emotional understanding
✨ parent and educator coaching

19/02/2026

✨ Did you know?
Self-regulation develops after co-regulation.

Before children can manage big feelings on their own, they need repeated experiences of an adult lending them calm, safety and reassurance.

Your presence teaches their nervous system what calm feels like 🌿

17/02/2026

Sensory tools can help children feel calm, settled, and ready for learning, play, or everyday routines 💙

When children feel regulated, their bodies and brains are more open to engagement and confidence grows naturally 🌟

The most effective tools are those that match a child’s sensory needs and are used alongside supportive strategies that make sense for them 🧠

✨ Benefit: Supports focus, emotional regulation, and learning readiness
👩‍⚕️ Service: Integration of sensory tools into personalised therapy plans
🛠 Tools: Weighted lap bags and sensory seating options from Calming Kids Australia

If you would like support choosing tools that feel right for your child, we are always here to help 🤍

15/02/2026

Every child experiences the world differently 🌏

Sensory needs are unique, and what works for one child may not work for another. That is why we take time to understand each child’s sensory preferences, strengths, and challenges 💚

We support families by creating sensory strategies that feel practical, gentle, and meaningful for everyday life at home, school, and play 🧩

✨ Feature: Individual sensory planning based on each child’s needs
👩‍⚕️ Service: Sensory processing assessment and intervention
🛠 Tools: Sensory chewy tools and fine motor aids from Calming Kids Australia

Support does not have to feel overwhelming. We are here to help you make sense of it together 🌱

13/02/2026

Did you know that sensory play helps children understand how their bodies move and how the world feels around them? 🌈

Through movement, pressure, and touch, children build important skills that support learning, focus, and emotional balance 💛

Sensory experiences help the brain organise information from the body, which supports confidence, coordination, and self-regulation over time 🧠✨

✨ Benefit: Builds strong foundations for sensory processing and body awareness
👩‍⚕️ Service: Sensory-based occupational therapy sessions tailored to each child
🛠 Tools: Lycra body socks and scooter boards from Calming Kids Australia

If you are curious about how sensory play can support your child, we are always happy to guide you gently 🤍

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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