Rea the Occupational Therapist

27/10/2025

💛 Celebrating World OT Day! 💛

Every story we see as occupational therapists is unique — whether it’s a child learning to tie their shoes, a little one finding new ways to play, or a tween discovering confidence in the classroom or a teen gaining renewed insight. These everyday moments remind us why we do what we do.

At Rea the OT, we are honoured to walk alongside children and families as they grow, adapt, and thrive. Today, we celebrate passion, purpose, and progress — the guiding principles of occupational therapy that help transform lives, one meaningful step at a time. 🌟

10/10/2025

💚 World Mental Health Day 2025 | Rea the OT 💚

Mental health starts with the small things — safety, connection, and being understood.
As paediatric OTs, we see daily how emotional regulation and sensory needs shape wellbeing.

🌿 Simple reminders for today:
🧸 Keep routines safe and consistent
💬 Talk about feelings openly
💪 Focus on connection, not perfection
🤍 Every moment of co-regulation counts

Because mentally healthy children learn, play, and connect better — and so do we 💚

14/09/2025

Be your child’s best advocate & biggest fan ❤️

Quote Credit: Alvin Price ❣️

Follow for more

14/09/2025

Today, on ADHD Awareness Day, we pause to honour the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of those living with ADHD. This day is about more than awareness—it’s about acceptance, empowerment, and celebrating neurodiverse minds that continue to shape our world. ✨

Read our blog written by Ash Phillips. https://instsi.co.za/national-adhd-day-14-september-2025/

19/08/2025

.✨ Hi, I’m Rea the OT ✨
I’m an Occupational Therapist with a special interest in paediatrics. My heart and inspiration come from my daily work with children, their teachers, families, and the wider MDT team. 💛
With Passion, Progress, and Purpose, I’m excited to share that my Product Catalogue is now available! 🌟

🛒 Browse the catalogue
💳 Make secure payments through YOCO
📦 Delivery is not included in the listed prices, but options are available on request.
Your support helps me continue the work I love — empowering children in their everyday lives.
📩 DM me to order or to enquire about delivery options.

👉 Explore more here: https://lnk.bio/reatheot

19/08/2025

18/08/2025

Kids say the darndest things 🤭

In his little mind, the world back then — especially TV — must have still been black and white.

I love how children’s perceptions of time and history are shaped by what they know and see. Their curiosity keeps us smiling and reminds us how unique each perspective is. 💛

12/08/2025

I have met lots of exceptional male early childhood educators who are fabulous and a couple have been a part of my grandkids' early years.

11/08/2025

**Kids say the darndest things 🤭**
During a session, a little one looked at me with the most serious face and asked:
💬 *"Why are you so squishy?"*

The first time, I laughed — mostly out of a loss for words.
The second time, I used it as an opportunity to teach him about people’s feelings and how our words can make others feel.

I must admit… I was a little offended 😅 and have admittedly gone back to gym — which isn’t a bad thing! As OTs, we consider activities health, and that includes balance of activies which should be true in our own lives (something I admittedly do not possess right now).

In this building season of *Rea the OT*, it’s been all work and no play...
So thank you, little one — sometimes we’re impacted more than we like to admit. For me, this is more than just a job. 💛

09/08/2025

🌸 Happy Women’s Day! 🌸
Today, we celebrate the strength, compassion, and resilience of women everywhere—especially the mothers, grandmothers, teachers, and caregivers who pour love, time, and energy into shaping the little ones of today into the leaders of tomorrow. 💛

As an Occupational Therapist, I see every day how your patience, encouragement, and belief in a child’s potential can make the biggest difference. You are the quiet heroes behind every milestone reached, every skill mastered, and every smile after a hard-fought win.

Here’s to you—the women who nurture dreams, advocate fiercely, and remind children they are capable of greatness. ✨

💬 Tell me—what’s one woman who has inspired your journey?

04/08/2025

New Webinaaaaar! 🎉

🌍 ASI in Schools: International Perspectives

Part of the 2025 “Back to School with Ayres Sensory Integration®” Webinar Series

📅 August 13, 2025 | 🕔 5:00 PM (California Time)

💻 Live on Zoom

Speakers: Celiáné van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Dino Mennillo (Australia), Emily Saunderson (Australia)

In this session, our international panel of clinicians will share how Ayres Sensory Integration® is being applied in schools around the world, including the opportunities and challenges that come with different educational systems and cultural contexts. Together, they’ll highlight strategies, lessons learned, and global perspectives that can inspire and inform your school-based OT practice.

✅ Free and open to all

📍 Register now at www.cl-asi.org

We can’t wait to see you there!

Warmly,
The CLASI & Southpaw Teams

29/07/2025

Rea the OT at your service 🙂

🌟 Supporting Your Child’s Development, One Milestone at a Time 🌟

Reabetswe Mahopo Occupational Therapy offers holistic, child-centered assessment and intervention — tailored to support growth in motor skills, sensory regulation, school readiness, etc

📍 Based in Blairgowrie, Randburg
📞 +27 79 563 8473
📧 reabetsweot@gmail.com

💡 Passion. Purpose. Progress.