The Different OT

17/11/2025

Hi, virtual world! 👋🏼

I’ve been quiet on here for a few months as I settle into my new norm of being a full-time private OT.

Part of this has been spent reflecting on my “why” and I wanted to share some of that with you so you get to know more about the person behind the name.

I hope my vulnerability and honesty will give just one person reading this the nudge to embrace a different part of themselves and step into the world tomorrow with bravery and pride.

We are all different and I think that’s the best thing about us!

20/07/2025

A wonderful, inclusive morning with likeminded people 🥰

16/07/2025

A great initiative. Hopefully some whanau reading this will be able to make use of it. It even appeals to me!

Sensory friendly screenings at EVENT Cinemas are running in term 3 July-September.

The locations are EVENT Cinemas Albany, Manukau, St Lukes, Westcity, Chartwell, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Queensgate, Tauranga Crossing.

The films include Elio (20th July), Lilo and Stitch (3rd August), How to Train your Dragon (24th August), and Smurfs (14th September). All tickets are $12.

Sensory Screenings allow people to enjoy their favourite films in a safe and accepting environment where kids are free to get up, move around, shout or sing. The cinema lights are dimmed and the movie volume lowered for sensitive ears.

You can book tickets and find all the information here: https://www.eventcinemas.co.nz/Promotions/SensoryScreenings =504,518,508,516,512,507,510,520,517,502,511,509,513,519,506,505,503

13/07/2025

🌟 and ONE bubble wand…. 🌟 see you tomorrow for the BIG reveal

12/07/2025

🌟 TWO time timers 🌟

11/07/2025

🌟 THREE chewy necklaces 🌟

10/07/2025

🌟 FOUR pencil grips 🌟

09/07/2025

🌟FIVE squiggly tubes 🌟

08/07/2025

🌟 The countdown is on! 🌟

On Monday the caravan will be fully revealed.

It’s also the day that The Different OT will be available FULL TIME in Tauranga and surrounding areas.

In true neurodivergent planning style, let’s get crossing those days off!….

Starting with 6 squishy fidget tools

04/07/2025

I was sitting in the caravan yesterday with an awesome 11 year old getting lost in the simpleness of slime. We played with this for about 10minutes, exploring its texture, temperature, sound and overall goodness. I know slime isn’t for everyone but I encourage you to explore some messy play this weekend. Yes, even adults! We are constantly “cleaning up the messes” but why not intentionally make some and see how your mind and body react. Play brings so much joy to us all…. We just have to lean in and remember our inner child.