Michelle Sims in Toowoomba, Queensland | Occupational therapist

Michelle Sims

Locality: Toowoomba, Queensland

Phone: +61 418 193 363

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25.01.2022 Welcome to a new term! It will be a busy one, as we all head towards the end of another year - Wow time flies!

25.01.2022 What happens when the toy shop has 50% off storewide.... I will have fun playing this week :-)

24.01.2022 The term is soon coming to a close. I am busy booking in appointments for term 4! The year is flying by

24.01.2022 Always nice to get a bit of encouragement :-) In this lead up to Christmas it is a great time to make things with the kids to give as presents, and practice fine motor skills. Here are some you could try - http://www.parraparents.com.au//christmas-craft-activitie/

23.01.2022 www.learntoplayevents.com Ive just spent the last couple of days at a conference "Developing Pretend Play Skills in Children - Advanced". It was fabulous, and I cant wait to play with some kids this week :-) Check out Karens website - lots of free info for parents and teachers.

22.01.2022 The Therapy Store www.thetherapystore.com.au is offering a 10% discount on all orders placed before the 11th of December and free postage around Australia. Use the coupon code LAUNCH10

22.01.2022 This afternoon I will be presenting at a staff meeting for a local primary school. Talking about "What is OT, and does it have a role in schools?"

21.01.2022 Lately I have been working with a few kids who need some help to manage their emotions / self-regulate. We have been using the Zones of Regulation program. He is an example of a child drawing what it feels like to be out of control / upset. Think about talking about emotions as they happen at home. Name the emotion eg. happy/sad/confused etc. and talk about how your body reacts to that emotion eg. butterflies in stomach, tense fists etc. This is a great first step in helping children identify the emotions they are feeling, and then they can learn what they can do about it. This child identified some superheroes that may feel this way at times :-)

20.01.2022 I love finding new websites with great worksheets for kids!! Check this one out - its free. www.education.com/worksheets

18.01.2022 www.missmancy.com Check out this website for fantastic activity ideas for kids. Lots of ideas to help with handwriting!

17.01.2022 School holidays are rapidly approaching. I will be unavailable over the holidays. I look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. Have a wonderful Christmas!

17.01.2022 Spring is such a wonderful time to get kids out in the garden! There a so many wonderful ideas online. Being out in the garden can help to build play skills, motor skills, and so much more. What will your kids be doing in the garden this weekend? http://www.growingajeweledrose.com//nature-and-kids-play-g

16.01.2022 Term 2 sessions are well underway. It has been so lovely completing some Mother's Day craft with the kids this week. It makes my heart melt. Have a wonderful Mother's Day this weekend everyone!

15.01.2022 The Facebook page "Understanding Your Childs Sensory Signals" is offering a free book about sensory processing to download. Check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Understanding-Your-Childs-Sensory-Signals/226232787490900?fref=nf

15.01.2022 School holidays are rapidly approaching. If you are looking for something fun to do, try out this idea. It looks like a fun way to practice hand skills and develop thumb strength. Practice feeding the frog using tweezers, or just moving items from palm to fingers to feed him. http://therapyfunzone.net//big-mouth-creature-for-feeding/

13.01.2022 This week marks a big milestone - Michelle Sims OT turns 8! Wow

13.01.2022 Enjoying time in Melbourne at a great conference. I hope everyone enjoys their last weekend of school holidays

11.01.2022 As children head back to school, behaviours can go a bit haywire as they settle into a new routine. Take time to think about how you can praise your child during the day. Being specific with your praise is great.Check out the handout on the Power of Praise at the website below: https://bestprograms4kids.com/downloads/

11.01.2022 What is your favourite toy of all time? Mine would have to be Duplo. I love it, and am very excited by this new set that I just bought. A Kindy with toilet etc. Cant wait to play with it in lots of sessions this term :-)

10.01.2022 Heading to Brisbane tomorrow to attend a 2 day conference: Understanding Our Sensory Systems - Proprioception. Im looking forward to it - the presenter is Dr Chris Chapparo (OT) - a wonderful speaker and very knowledgeable!

10.01.2022 I attended a great conference last week - "Conquering the wees and poos" presented by Rebecca Khan. One simple piece of advice was encourage children to drink whole drinks (a whole cup - not sipping all through the day). This helps them feel when they need to go to the toilet as the bladder fills all at once. Here are some tips for making drinking water fun: https://kidsthatgo.com/wp-cont/uploads/2018-water-sheet.pdf

10.01.2022 Teaching kids to play is one of the most rewarding things I get to do as an OT. It is so wonderful seeing a child go from throwing items to creating a play scene with all sorts of different toys. Pretend play skills are so important. See the link below for some more information. https://www.learntoplayevents.com//What-is-Pretend-Play-Fu

08.01.2022 I am now an approved provider under the Helping Children With Autism (HCWA) program.

08.01.2022 Enjoy your Christmas break everyone! I am on leave till the 21st January 2013. Next year I will be working Mondays and Tuesdays.

07.01.2022 Here is a link to a cute little video about Autism :-) https://www.facebook.com/AmazingAutismProject/videos/1916772571875125/

07.01.2022 Enjoy your Christmas break everyone! I will be on leave till the 21st January 2013. Next year I will be working Mondays and Tuesdays.

07.01.2022 A little clip about what it is OTs do

06.01.2022 Due to current government recommendations I have decided to stop sessions for this term. I will re-evaluate how services can be provided after the holidays. Stay well everyone.

05.01.2022 Christmas Holidays are coming up! Here are some sensory ideas to keep your kids busy these holidays. I will be closed over the holidays. See you all when school starts next year - Merry Christmas! http://www.inlieuofpreschool.com/15-christmas-sensory-acti/

05.01.2022 It has been fun making Christmas crafts with kids this week! Michelle Sims - OT will be closed over the school holidays. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone! See you in 2019.

05.01.2022 Welcome to the start of a new school year. So lovely to start the year with rain, green grass and flowers

04.01.2022 Having fun at a conference all about teaching executive functioning skills

01.01.2022 Ive been having fun using tongs this week. They are a great way to encourage hand strength, a nice open web space, and using blended grasps. What are your favourite games with tongs? Here is a link to a website that gives lots of ideas: http://mamaot.com/ways-to-play-with-tongs/