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Every child is unique: What does AAC look like?

October 15, 2025

There are so many ways that people can communicate – whether it’s speaking, using gestures and facial expressions, writing, drawing, signing, or with tools like Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). …

Every Child is Unique – Supporting Hearing Impairment

October 14, 2025

During your child’s first speech pathology intake session, you may be asked if they’ve had a hearing check. This is because hearing plays a vital role in speech and language …

What do Joint SP and OT Sessions Look Like?

August 11, 2025

My child has been offered joint Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy sessions. What does that look like? At Cooee, we’re a multidisciplinary practice, bringing together both Speech Pathologists and Occupational …

What Do Occupational Therapists Do?

July 7, 2025

Occupational Therapists support their clients to participate in the everyday activities that they want to do, need to do or are expected to do. Across different health settings and across …

Occupational Therapy and Dysgraphia: Helping Children Write with Confidence

February 24, 2025

If you’ve noticed that your child struggles with writing—whether it’s messy handwriting, trouble staying on the lines, or feeling frustrated when trying to express ideas on paper—you might be seeing …

Handwriting Development for Children: A Guide from an Occupational Therapist

February 17, 2025

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 …

Fine Motor Skills: The Milestones and How to Support Development

August 7, 2024

Fine motor skills refers to the coordination and control of small muscles in the hands, wrists, and fingers that are used for tasks like writing, drawing, buttoning, and using utensils. …

Interoception: How can you tell if you’re tired or just hungry?

July 29, 2024

How can you tell if you’re tired or if you’re just hungry? This is where ‘interoception’ comes into play. In order to be able to recognise body states such …

Prep Readiness: An Occupational Therapy Perspective

July 1, 2024

The transition from kindy (a more unstructured and playful environment), to prep can feel like a giant leap for both parents and children alike. Wondering what skills your child should …

Self-Organisation: What is it and why do we need it?

June 15, 2024

Self-organisation is our ability to independently manage ourselves so we can plan, monitor, and successfully complete a task. This involves knowing what’s required of the task, understanding how to do …