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Diagnostics, Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology Intervention Services

Locality: Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 422 843 396

Address: 142-150 Bringelly Rd, Kingswood 2747 Kingswood, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.dotsintervention.com.au/

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25.01.2022 This NAIDOC Week we will be celebrating some outstanding books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and illustrators, starting with 'Cooee Mittigar:... A Story on Darug Songlines' written by Jasmine Seymour and illustrated by Leanne Mulgo Watson. 'Cooee Mittigar' (published by Magabala Books) was Shortlisted for the 2020 CBCA Award for New Illustrator. Head to the Reading Time website for the review: http://readingtime.com.au/cooee-mittigar-a-story-on-darug-s #NAIDOC2020'

24.01.2022 Happy OT Week! The DOTS OT team, including Jess Middleton and Kate Checkley, have shared some creative ideas to help build scissor skills as kids get ready for school in 2021 and beyond! worksheet from www.FunctionalSkillsForKids.com... We would love to hear your creative ideas and resources in the comments below! #ThisIsOT #OccupationalTherapy #OT #OTWeek

22.01.2022 At 11 am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for a suspension of fighting in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted allied terms that amounted to unconditional surrender (Australian War Memorial, 2020). The 11th hour of the 11th da...y of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war. This first modern world conflict had brought about the mobilisation of over 70 million people and left between 9 and 13 million dead, perhaps as many as one-third of them with no known grave. The allied nations chose this day and time for the commemoration of their war dead (Australian War Memorial, 2020). Each year on this day Australians observe one minute’s silence at 11am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #remembranceday #11thminute #11thhour #11thday #11thmonth #australians #rememberthem #wednesday #anzac #canberra #warmemorial #awareness #11thnovember

22.01.2022 Today is our final day in the clinic for 2020! We will wrap up today and have a staggered return to the office from 6th January through to the week of the 25th January. During this time, we won’t be taking any new referrals via the phone - so please get in touch via our website: www.dotsintervention.com.au... We wish all of our clients, their families and our colleagues a safe and restful holiday season. See you in 2021!

22.01.2022 W E E K - welcome to the end! @chalkandleaves ... #motivation #motivationmonday #motivationalquotes #mondayvibe #mondaymood #morning #weekten #endofterm #teacheraofinstagram #teachers #slpeeps #otpeeps #psychologists #therapy #aha #summer #schoolholidays #break #summerbreak See more

21.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week! This week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Always Was, Always Will Be.acknowledges that hundreds of Nations and our cultures covered this continent. All were managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for their future.... #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC #firstpeople #australia #sydney #dharug #aboriginal #history #celebrate #nations #footprints #awareness #history See more

21.01.2022 WHAT A YEAR. When this year started out, we were happily celebrating back to school and wishing everyone well for the new year, and we had no idea what we were in for. This year has been massive. To the parents, the school kids, the educators, and all of those who have worked tirelessly to support the learning of young people in 2020 - thank you. We all felt the year in some way - but to wear the responsibility of teaching and learning in this time was an extra layer of pre...ssure. Enjoy the next 6 weeks off from the usual routine - we truly hope all of the educators and the learners get some rest and relaxation these holidays. Enjoy the final day of school today - and keep enjoying the time off for those who have finished earlier in the month.

21.01.2022 C R A F T There is something that I just love about Christmas craft - even the people who don't usually like craft seem to enjoy Christmas craft! What's your go-to craft ideas at this time of the year? We have a range of ideas; this year we've added some craft resources from @kmartaus ... #christmas #christmascraft #craftideas #therapyideas #therapy #speechideas #speechtherapy #occupationaltherapy #intervention #finemotor #finemotorskills #artandcraft #teachersofinstagram #teachertips #speechpathology #christmasdecor #christmasiscoming #christmas #sydney #summer #privatepractice See more

20.01.2022 It’s Monday and we are back to talk research and dispel myths about all things intervention. This month’s series will focus on starting school - an important time that is around the corner! This information may also be helpful for other clinicians, or student clinicians. Starting school can feel huge - it’s a major transition for young people who are entering an environment with new adults and new peers. To support children who are transitioning to school, we can do a num...ber of things to support success. Getting familiar with the environment, by visiting the school grounds, visiting the teacher and classroom, and visiting key components of the school (e.g. library, hall, canteen) can help - however, this may be a challenge due to COVID19 restrictions. We can also support school transition through storybook reading. Reading together allows children and adults to explore new experiences, discuss emotions and feelings and problem-solve solutions together. Some great books to support starting school include: Starting school by Janet and Allen Ahlber Starting school by Jane Godwin and Anna Walker Starting school by Caryn Jenner and Arthur Robins Feel free to share this information - share it with your parents group, your local playgroup, or with other parents who may find this helpful! If you have any questions or any myths you want busted, please DM us and we can get researching!

20.01.2022 Love this craft idea from Cinta & Co. CHRISTMAS TREE MATCH How to make this activity from @cintaandco herself:... For this activity, I’ve taken a piece of cardboard and painted a green triangle shaped tree. I then glued down recycled bottle tops and labelled each one with a sticker. We then matched pom poms to each bottle top to decorate the tree. You can use tweezers to transfer the pom poms or just your fingers! Either way, it’s a great fine motor activity. #CINTA_christmas #recycleandplay

20.01.2022 Getting ready for school in 2021 and thinking about your child’s scissor skills? Follow along later today to get some ideas from the DOTS OT’s on building hand strength and coordination for scissor skills! Worksheet from www.functionalskillsforkids.com... #ThisIsOT #OccupationalTherapy #OT #OTWeek

20.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//hearing-impaired-and-dea/12923784

20.01.2022 Thirty years ago, world leaders made a historic commitment to the world’s children by adopting the United NationsConvention on the Rights of the Child an international agreement on childhood. The Convention on the Rights of the Child protects the right of all children, everywhere, to be free from discrimination, violence and neglect. It means that, for example: - children need to be treated with dignity and respect; - that they should be cared for, develop and be part of t...heir communities; - that they have a right to an education, to express their own opinions and to participate in decisions that concern them; - and that they have the right to be protected against all violence and discrimination, wherever they live, regardless of their ethnic or social origin, property, disability, birth or other status. Let all children thrive! Let us stand, alongside them, for their human rights! #friday #weekend #unitednations #children #teachers #childrensday #learning #educator #education #school #onlineschool #onlinelearning #literacy #educationstandards #earlyeducation #primaryschool #highschool #tertiaryeducation #awarenessdays #UN #CRC30

17.01.2022 Happy OT Week! To our OT colleagues and friends, we wish you a happy week ahead, and thank you for all that you do to support our work with clients and their families. #ThisIsOT

17.01.2022 Please join the DOTS team in wishing Jess Middleton (Occupational Therapist) a very happy birthday today! We hope you have a great day and a wonderful year ahead!

15.01.2022 Happy Book Week and happy Friday! This week, each DOTS team member has recommended a book. Books are a great way of engaging with young people - it helps build vocabulary and language skills, as well as attention and concentration skills. Kate Checkley (Occupational Therapist) recommends a 90’s classic - Possum Magic!... Kate loves how Grandma Poss and Hush travel across Australia eating delicious food to help Hush discover what he looks like! The illustrations are beautiful, and the magic of being invisible, even if just for a day, sounds like great fun! And that’s a wrap on Book Week for 2020! Thanks for following along with the DOTS recommended books for another year, and for sharing your favourite books with us! #cbca2020

12.01.2022 Psychology Week is an annual initiative of the Australian Psychological Society that aims to increase public awareness of how psychology can help Australians lead healthier, happier and more meaningful lives (APS, 2020). In 2020, Psychology Week is promoting the role of psychology in helping people with pain. More than a third (35%) of Australians experience chronic pain and for adults 65 years and older that goes up to almost 1 in 2 (49%). Psychological treatments have b...een found to be effective in improving function and reducing distress associated with pain (APS, 2020). Happy Psychology Week to our Psychologist colleagues and friends! Image from Australian Psychological Society

12.01.2022 Happy OT Week! This week celebrates the profession of Occupational Therapy and the people in it. We are lucky to have two great Occupational Therapists, Jessica Middleton & Kate Checkley, in the DOTS team. This year’s theme of OT Week is Resilience: Supporting our communities to rebuild, recover, and reengage. In supporting people to participate in activities they find meaningful, occupational therapists are vital in helping our communities through disaster recovery. As di...saster survivors reengage in disrupted occupations (such as daily routines, activities and employment), they can better cope with stress and be supported through their recovery. (OT Australia, 2020). This week, we will be sharing some ideas from our OT’s and celebrating the work and support that OT’s provide. #ThisIsOT

11.01.2022 We are nearing the end of Psychology Week! The DOTS Intervention team is made up of a variety of professionals, including our Registered Psychologist, Rebecca Keane. Anybody who has had the pleasure of working with Rebecca knows she is a passionate and caring professional, who works hard to support the psychological wellbeing of her clients and their families. Thanks to Beck for the important role she plays in supporting our clients and their families.... Happy Psychology Week! Until next year

11.01.2022 As the year wraps up, a beautiful reminder and support for the work of Speech Pathologists.

09.01.2022 Happy Book Week! This week, each DOTS team member will be recommending a book. Books are a great way of engaging with children of all ages - you’re never too young for a book! Hafsa Khan (Speech Pathologist) is recommending a series of books - That’s Not My book series.... These books combine sensory and language in a fun and engaging form. The touch and feel element combined with different textures and repetitive language make it a great book for early learners. These books make a great present to a new mum! Have a book to recommend? Share in the comments below! #CBCA2020

09.01.2022 'Tis the season for Christmas books! This great book from the very popular Macca The Alpaca series by Matt Cosgrove is guaranteed to be enjoyed by young and old. Macca is excited for Christmas because it’s the season of giving - and he knows what all of his friends and family want. Unfortunately, he’s left shopping until the last minute and he is broke - $0 to spend. This book explores the concept of giving at Christmas with homemade gifts and the true joy of the season... that is in spending time with others. Have you got any Christmas favourite reads? #macca #alpaca #christmas #maccathealpaca #holidays #holidayseason #literacy #readabook #reading #library #australianbooks #therapyideas #humpday #wednesday #bookideas #santa #stocking #elves #readeveryday #slpeeps #slpreading #christmascrackers #borrowabook #librarybag

09.01.2022 Join us today in wishing Jessica Darcy a very happy birthday! We hope you have a great day and an even better year ahead!

05.01.2022 Exciting news! CBCA Book Week 2021 will run from 21-27 August with the theme... #CBCA2021

05.01.2022 Happy World OT Day! World Occupational Therapy Day is the opportunity to heighten the visibility of the profession’s development work and to promote the activities of WFOT locally, nationally, and internationally. It occurs every year on the 27th of October and is celebrated around the world. The theme for this year is Reimagine Doing.... To our friends and colleagues, happy world OT day! Thanks for all your hard work and support. #WorldOTDay #ThisIsOT

04.01.2022 Trace Moroney’s gorgeous book follows the tale of a little bunny, and all the things he loves about Christmas. He’s written Santa a list, gone to bed on Christmas Eve, and then spent Christmas Day with friends and loved ones - all the things he loves about Christmas. Have a Christmas book recommendation? Let us know below!

03.01.2022 OT’s use the most creative ways to engage clients in learning and skill development. Follow along later today to find out how the DOTS OT’s are using #squigz in therapy! ... #ThisIsOT #OccupationalTherapy #OT #OTWeek #OTAus #otpeeps #occupationaltherapyweek #otweek #occupationaltherapists #occupationaltherapy #rebuild #recover #reengage #resilience #videos #ideas #therapyideas #paedtherapy #paedclinic #therapyweek #celebrate #awarenessweeks #Sydney #australia See more

03.01.2022 Happy OT Week! The DOTS OT team, including Jess Middleton and Kate Checkley, have shared a creative idea to help blend play and skill building. The use of fun toys is a great way to engage little learners while working on specific skills, such as hand-eye coordination. We would love to hear your creative ideas in the comments below!... #ThisIsOT #OccupationalTherapy #OT #OTWeek

02.01.2022 Happy Book Week and happy hump day! This week, each DOTS team member will be recommending a book. Books are a great way of engaging with children - it helps discover new worlds and explore new experiences. Jess Middleton’s (Occupational Therapist) recommends Imagine, by Alison Lester.... This book is a favourite in the Middleton household - and a favourite in many Australian homes over the last 15 years. This beautifully illustrated book and impeccable story invites the reader into different worlds and provides a glimpse into the lives of the animals that live there. Each page is a new adventure, and is a great book to spark conversation and imagination! Have a book to recommend? Share in the comments below! #CBCA2020

02.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)! IDPwD is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. The theme for IDPwD 2020 is Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World.... At DOTS, we have the privilege of working with many individuals with a disability, along with their families. Over the years, we have learnt a lot from our clients, and we strive to support a world that is disability-inclusive.

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