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Milestones & More: What Typical Development Really Looks Like

April 13, 2026

When parents hear the word “milestones”, it often brings up one big question: “Is my child on track?” At Cooee, we want to gently reframe that. Because development isn’t a …

Language Development in the first 5 years

April 6, 2026

Language Development in Children: Milestones, Signs & When to See a Speech Pathologist Language development is the process of learning to communicate through a structured system (language) to express ideas …

Easter Activities for Kids | Speech & Fine Motor Skills | Brisbane OT & Speech Therapy

March 30, 2026

Easter Activities for Kids: Build Language & Fine Motor Skills Through Cooking Home follow-up tasks from your Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech Pathologist can sometimes feel overwhelming. The good news? …

How speech pathologists and occupational therapists work with writing

March 23, 2026

Why Is Writing So Tricky for Many Kids? Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Support for Writing in Brisbane Writing is one of the most complex skills children learn at school. …

Handwriting Development for Children: A Guide from an Occupational Therapist

March 16, 2026

Handwriting isn’t just about putting pen to paper; it’s a complex task that demands a multitude of cognitive, motor, and perceptual skills. By keeping an eye on your child’s handwriting …

Helping children with writing: Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy?

March 9, 2026

Is your child finding writing hard? If you’ve ever watched your child sit down and try to write their sentences for homework, and seen their struggle, you may have wondered …

Speech Pathology & Literacy

March 2, 2026

While Speech Pathologists are quite known for working with clients who stutter and have lisps, many people do not realise that we provide assessments and intervention for literacy difficulties (Speech …

Regulation and Routines: Occupational Therapy tools for Everyday Calm

February 22, 2026

Regulation Routines: Occupational Therapy Tools for Everyday Calm Many children find it hard to stay calm, focused, and ready for learning. They may: Move constantly or seem restless Become overwhelmed …

Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation: What’s the Difference?

February 16, 2026

Parents and educators often ask: “Is this a sensory issue or an emotional regulation issue?” The short answer is: they are different — but closely connected. At Cooee Speech Pathology …

From meltdowns to connection: Top tips from an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Pathologist at Cooee

February 8, 2026

“He just explodes out of nowhere.” “She cries, kicks, then shuts down.” “We never know what will set him off.” Sound familiar? For many families, …