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Handwriting Difficulties in Children: When Can Occupational Therapy Help?
Is your child struggling with handwriting, pencil control or written schoolwork? Learn common signs of handwriting difficulties and how paediatric occupational therapy can support fine motor skills, confidence and classroom participation.
Emotional Regulation in Children: How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Does your child become overwhelmed easily or struggle to calm after strong emotions? Learn about emotional regulation in children and how occupational therapy can support participation at home, school and in everyday life.
Sensory Overload in Children: Signs, Triggers and How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Sensory overload can make everyday situations feel overwhelming for children. Learn about common signs, triggers and strategies, and how occupational therapy can support sensory regulation, participation and confidence.
Sensory Seeking vs Sensory Avoiding: What’s the Difference?
Sensory seeking is common in children, but when does it become something worth exploring? Learn about sensory seeking behaviours, why children seek movement and sensory input, and how occupational therapy can support regulation, participation and everyday activities.
Sensory Processing in Children: Signs Your Child May Benefit From Occupational Therapy
Sensory processing differences can affect how children respond to sounds, movement, touch, clothing, food and busy environments. Learn the common signs of sensory processing difficulties and how paediatric occupational therapy can support participation at home and school.
Looking for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Crows Nest? What Parents Should Know
Looking for paediatric occupational therapy in Crows Nest or St Leonards? Learn how occupational therapy can support your child’s sensory processing, fine motor skills, emotional regulation, independence and everyday participation.
Can Children in Regional NSW Access Speech Therapy Online?
Families in regional NSW can access experienced paediatric speech pathologists online. Learn how Telehealth speech therapy works, what it can support and how families in communities such as Kempsey can access speech pathology from home.
Can Speech Pathology Assessments Be Done via Telehealth?
Can speech pathology assessments be completed via Telehealth? Learn which speech, language and stuttering assessments may be suitable for online assessment, including the PLS-5, CELF Preschool-3 and CELF-5.
Does Online Speech Therapy Work for Children? A Guide for Newcastle Families
Can online speech therapy work for your child? Discover how paediatric Telehealth speech pathology supports children with speech, language, stuttering, literacy and social communication — with online appointments available to families across Newcastle and the Hunter.
What Is a Functional Capacity Assessment and When Might You Need One?
Learn what a Functional Capacity Assessment examines, when an FCA may be helpful and what to expect during the Occupational Therapy assessment and reporting process.
What Causes Stuttering in Children?
Wondering what causes stuttering in children? Learn about the causes of stuttering, common myths, and when to seek support from a speech pathologist.
Lidcombe Program vs Westmead Program: Which Is Best for Childhood Stuttering?
Not sure whether the Lidcombe Program or Westmead Program is right for your child? Learn the key differences between these evidence-based stuttering therapies and how speech pathologists choose the most appropriate approach.
Does My Child Need Stuttering Therapy? Signs Parents Should Look For
Wondering whether your child’s speech is developing normally or whether stuttering therapy may help? Learn the signs to look for, when to seek support and how speech therapy can help children build confidence and communication skills.
What Are the Benefits of Telehealth Speech and Occupational Therapy for Children?
Learn the benefits of telehealth speech therapy and occupational therapy for children, including flexibility, parent coaching, accessibility and home-based support. Grow & Tell provides telehealth therapy services across Sydney and Australia.
What Does an Occupational Therapist Help Children With?
What does an occupational therapist help children with? Learn how paediatric OTs support sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor skills, handwriting, self-care, school participation and independence.
What Are Signs Your Child May Need Speech Therapy?
Learn common signs your child may benefit from speech therapy, including speech delays, social communication challenges, literacy difficulties and feeding concerns. Discover how early support can help children build confidence and communication skills.
What It’s Really Like Working in a Growing Speech & OT Clinic in Sydney
Looking for Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy jobs in Sydney? Learn what it’s really like working at Grow & Tell Speech and OT, including mentoring, team culture, professional development and career growth opportunities.
Will My Child Lose NDIS Funding Under Thriving Kids?
The new NSW Thriving Kids program may change how some children access early intervention and NDIS supports. Learn what these changes could mean for families and the therapy supports that may still be available.
Telehealth Speech Therapy in Australia: How It Works & How to Get Started
Access trusted telehealth speech therapy for children across Australia. Learn how online therapy works, who it’s for, and how families in Sydney, Canberra, and regional areas are getting support sooner.
How to Find Speech Therapy in Sydney (Without Long Waitlists)
Looking for speech therapy in Sydney? Learn how to access high-quality support without long waitlists, including flexible in-clinic and telehealth options for families across Sydney.