Tiny Tackers Therapy in Inverleigh, Victoria | Occupational therapist

Tiny Tackers Therapy

Locality: Inverleigh, Victoria

Phone: +61 425 004 338

Address: PO BOX 251 3321 Inverleigh, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.tinytackerstherapy.com.au

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25.01.2022 Fantastic upcoming opportunity in Geelong! https://www.facebook.com/events/377630922829969/?ti=ia

24.01.2022 #Repost @sensationalbrain with @get_repost #OTMonth #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #FirstGradeTribe #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy

23.01.2022 Telehealth is a win for our OT assistant Darren

22.01.2022 #Repost @kids_ot_hub with @get_repost Who knew all of our childhood games taught us so many executive function skills?! @ot_for_me.box ... What games do you love to play with your kiddos that work on executive function? Comment below #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #Selfcareskills #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #finemotorskills See more

22.01.2022 PIZZA PARTY One of our clients introduced us to our current favourite game (I secretly celebrate when the kids choose it!) It works on fine motor skills (rolling and manipulating the dice, including rolling multiple die at once) and visual perceptual skills (scanning the die and each pizza slice to match ingredients) We purchased ours from @the.last.piece.geelong who have an AMAZING range of games and are incredibly helpful #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKi...ndergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #Finemotor #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #visualperception #finemotorskills See more

21.01.2022 If youre based in Geelong or Colac, heres an opportunity to give some feedback to help shape services in your community.

21.01.2022 SELF REGULATION - kids often require an external source to help them learn to self regulate their breathing and heart rate. When heightened/stressed children breath from the chest vs. the bellly. Over time this short sharp breathing becomes habitual. This actiity requires kids to move a cotton wool ball in an obstacle course (they’ve created) via a straw - using the least number of breaths long exhalations = long inhalations, breathing right down into the belly! It also ...organises their sensory system by bringing their hands, eyes and mouth to the midline #Repost @etkinlikariyorum with @get_repost #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #FirstGradeTribe #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #teachersofinstagram See more

21.01.2022 Pedal to Power is a 6 week bike program provided by Leisure Networks in Geelong, specifically for kids with autism. Check out the info below or see the link below. http://www.leisurenetworks.org/event/power2pedal

21.01.2022 SELF REGULATION Sometimes during therapy, kids can feel like they are the only one who is learning a specific skill. I have found this to be especially true when talking and learning about emotions (lets be real, talking about how your body feels when you’re angry etc isn’t top of the list of activities kids would pick in a session!) There are so many emotions that are experienced by people in a myriad of unique ways - just like the range of colours in a rainbow C...haracters in TV shows and movies can assist kids to generalise the skills they are learning and realise that it’s not just them that has emotions and different body sensations - everyone does! From Dad or nan, to the pet dog, and even their family movie character! #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #FirstGradeTribe #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #teachersofinstagram See more

20.01.2022 EMOJI play dough mats Perfect for activity centres when learning about emotions/feelings and self-regulation. Added bonus is that it develops fine motor skills too! Available in our TpT store #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #pediatricoccupationaltherapist #pediactricot #paediatricoccupationaltherapy #pediot #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricspeechtherapist #speechandlanguagetherapy #selfregulation #zonesofregulation #prekteacher #prekready #kindergartenteacher #kindergarten #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #aussieteachers #aussietpt #prekindergarten #kindergarten

19.01.2022 Screen Time. One of the biggest debates of our time. "I only use it as a last resort, I hear you saying. Which is fine, if its true. However, the more we do ...something, the more familiar and comfortable we are to quiet a disruptive child, the more it becomes a habit rather than the exception. Of course there are times when you need to rely on any tool you have in your disposal, to keep yourself sane and get through a difficult moment. But the tools you have are not just electronic. Find some more tools for your toolkit here: http://rocketot.com/turn-it-off-alternatives-to-screen-time/

18.01.2022 WE LOVE OT #Repost @otschoolhouse with @get_repost Fill in the heart with a double tap! #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #Selfcareskills #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #finemotorskills

17.01.2022 LEGO Building with LEGO develops more than just fine motor skills. It encourages team work, problem solving, creativity, persistence, patience, planning, spatial awareness and concentration amongst many other things! We love using LEGO in sessions #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #FirstGradeTribe #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #teachersofinstagram

16.01.2022 Latest addition, Larry the lamb! Maybe he will make an appearance for some Telehealth sessions this week?!

16.01.2022 Great free workshops for parents, carers etc who have children on the autism spectrum. Please check the individual dates and locations of each session - all sessions are offered in both Geelong and Ballarat. http://www.amaze.org.au//early-/early-days-workshop-dates/

15.01.2022 Telehealth can be tricky at times especially as we have been doing OT via Telehealth on and off since March! With many of our clients starting school next year we have begun to work on school readiness skills. For many of our clients this means expanding on their drawing skills as they can sometimes get stuck drawing the same things all the time as that is what is comfortable for them and they know how to do it. Todays theme when working with a client who predominantly draws people and houses, was space as chosen by the client! #pediatricot #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #paediatricoccupationaltherapy #paediatricot #finemotorskills #schoolreadiness #schoolbasedot

15.01.2022 Attn: Medical Doctors who are parents of children with disability in Australia At the request of a dear friend, I have started a group for parents of disabled k...ids or adults who are also medical doctors to share resources, information and support. If you are a registered medical doctor and would like to join, please request at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DoctorParentCarerDisability/. You will be asked for your AHPRA Registration number to join and no-one other than registered Australian medical doctors will be accepted for membership. (this is not for allied health practitioners, but only for medical practitioners) The group will no doubt start out slowly, but thats OK!

15.01.2022 Strengthen little hands and arms by using a potato smasher! This is just 1 of the many occupational therapist-approved fine motor activities you can do with your child, using items from around your house! Image from MamaOT #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #FirstGradeTribe #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #teachersofinstagram

14.01.2022 SELF CARE Increasing independence in everyday activities is the core of OT. This little miss has been working hard in sessions to learn how to put her hair in a pony tail before school each day #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #FirstGradeTribe #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #teachersofinstagram

14.01.2022 SELF REGULATION Talking about emotions isn’t always fun. Incorporating kids favourite TV, movie and book characters assists kids to recognise that everyone has feelings - even their favourite characters! Here some of our kids are creating ZONES of regulation posters using their favourite characters. Even their favourite characters can feel happy, silly, angry or sad. As an OT I can’t resist incorporating fine motor skills into almost every activity! #pediatricOT #pr...ek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #Selfcareskills #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #finemotorskills #visualperception See more

14.01.2022 ADHD & SHAME It is estimated by some experts that kids with ADHD receive 12,000 more negative messages by the age of 12 than their neurotypical peers. As you ca...n imagine, years of failure and constant negative criticism can have a significant negative impact on a childs self-esteem and lead to the development of toxic shame. Feelings of shame reflect a childs internal state of inadequacy, unworthiness, dishonour, or regret, and may be experienced as a feeling of being fundamentally different, flawed, and/or inadequate. Shame can make kids with ADHD want to ignore, withdraw and hide, or lash out and punish/hurt others. Shame can also increase the risk of them developing oppositional and defiant behaviour, anxiety and depression and eating disorders, as well as increase the risk of drug use, self-harm and suicide. Protecting a childs self-esteem and self-worth is therefore an EXTREMELY important part of ensuring their wellbeing. By understanding your childs ADHD challenges and learning to parent them in a positive and proactive way, you can protect your childs self-esteem, as well as your own sanity, and create a happier and healthier home life for you all. https://thrivingwithadhd.com.au/a-framework-for-parents/

14.01.2022 NEW PRODUCT Emotion Mini Books! Help your little ones learn about their emotions and develop coping skills. These can be purchased in our Teachers pay teachers store #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #FirstGradeTribe #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #teachersofinstagram

13.01.2022 Today was the official launch of the Sensory Zone at Geelong Cats Football Club in the Deakin Cats Community Centre. Along with the Sensory Zone, there are als...o sensory backpacks available around the ground. Just ask a staff member for directions as all game day staff have received training and know about the Sensory Zone and backpacks. This will be a game changer for families with a family member who has sensory sensitivities and wants to attend a football match. Well done Geelong Cats! Here is our very own Dr Jenner after speaking at the launch today. See more

13.01.2022 We want to hear from you! Research is currently being conducted about the experience of autistic people (and their families or carers) when they are an inpatie...nt in hospital. This research aims to identify ways to improve the hospital experience for autistic people. Amaze is seeking people to participate in a focus group as part of this research. The focus groups will be held in Sunshine on Tuesday 7 May and Wednesday 8 May, from 10.00am till 12.00pm on both days. You only need to attend on one day. Participants will be paid $100 for their time + travel costs. Please contact AMAZE if you are: - An autistic person 18+ years or an immediate family member of carer for an autistic person - Have experience of being an inpatient in a Victorian hospital - Available and able to consent to be in a focus group in Sunshine on either Tuesday 7 May or Wednesday 8 May. Email [email protected] or call 9657 1601 to find out more.

11.01.2022 This applies to homes as well. #KeepItSimple #LearningEnvironments

11.01.2022 Love this idea! Not only it is a great use of the magnetic wands (which kids love) but rolling out playdoh with two hands builds bilateral coordination Kids need bilateral coordination skills to use a knife and fork, cut with scissors or write/draw and hold the paper with their other hand #Repost @creativekindergartenblogontpt with @get_repost We found another use for our new magnetic disks! Students made mazes out of playdough, then used a magnet wand to move the...ir disk through it. They loved this activity, and its great for problem solving and fine motor skills too! . . . #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #FirstGradeTribe #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #teachersofinstagram See more

11.01.2022 Exciting announcement! Meet your friends in cyberspace with a huge range of programs for all ages coming online this week! From stretching and mindfulness to ...Zumba, craft, story time, live music and everyones favourite - bingo - you are sure to find one that suits you. Register your interest today and join in the fun on your own, with your family or bring your support worker along. The more the merrier! Grab the details from our website https://bit.ly/3165IY7, via email [email protected] or phone 5292 9210. See more

10.01.2022 Do you know a child with autism who is transitioning to secondary school? On Monday 24 June, Amaze is running a forum in the Melbourne CBD for autistic students..., their families, carers and teachers to prepare for this transition. Tickets cost $49. Follow the link to book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/transition-to-secondary-sch

10.01.2022 Friendly reminder why you won’t see any testimonials on our website or social media pages. It is against the law for allied health professionals to use testimonials. #Repost @meganbray_dietitian with @reposter.app . I'm often asked why I don't share client success stories, and this is why - registered health professionals are not allowed to (which I totally support). ... The statement below is taken from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency website which outlines more thoroughly why testimonials are prohibited. - they are often personal opinions and have no scientific or objective basis as a recommendation of a health practitioner’s services - the outcomes experienced by one patient do not necessarily reflect outcomes available to all consumers or the likely outcomes - they are not usually a balanced source of information, as they typically include a narrow selection of positive comments about patient experiences and therefore don’t tell the whole story about a practitioner’s services (i.e. they can be misleading), and - patients may place too much weight on testimonials because they do not have the expert knowledge to accurately assess the validity of the claims Ps. I'm 99.9% certain I stole the idea for this post from @jonosteedman but cannot for the life of me find his work to credit Follow him, look at his work etc etc.

10.01.2022 DRAWING Drawing is an important precursor to handwriting. Drawing helps to develop fine motor skills, hand eye coordination and visual spatial skills to name a few. Simple shapes are linked to letter formation in that if a child in unable to draw a triangle it is likely they will have difficulty forming letters with diagonal lines such as M N V Y Z K #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #FirstGradeTribe #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #teachersofinstagram

10.01.2022 April is OT month in the USA! Although we are Australian, we cannot miss a chance to celebrate OTS! We will be posting lots of OT love across the month of April #Repost @thecarolinamiller with @get_repost #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #Selfcareskills #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #otmonth

08.01.2022 https://www.socialthinking.com/Articles

08.01.2022 An information session coming up in Geelong which may be of interest to parents and carers of teenagers or young people with Autism.

07.01.2022 #Repost @occupationaltherapyabc with @get_repost Tennis ball activity. So simple and amazing for hand and finger strength! This will help a child adapt a functional pencil grip and adequate finger movement for pencil control. This activity also supports visual motor coordination. All you need is YOU NEED:... 1Tennis ball 2Pom poms 3Sticker eyes The wider you cut the slip the easier it is so you can grade the activity according to your kids ability. #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #Selfcareskills #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #finemotorskills See more

07.01.2022 Reminder that we are still taking enrolments for our Ready, Set Prep - school readiness group running in Jan 2021. The group is open to prep students enrolled at St Mary MacKillop in Bannockburn

07.01.2022 VIC: Families of children with disability and lockdown restrictions allowances due to disability PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR Victorian Friends and colleagues. From: ...Association for Children with a Disability (ACD Vic) "We have been following up a number of options for families with children with disability and we are pleased to confirm the following options: 1. Families can have relatives or a friend come to their home to assist with the care of a child with disability. This includes travelling more than 5km and during the curfew. (This is under Leaving premises for care and other compassionate reasons - Version 9) 2. Families can take a child with complex behaviour support needs for a drive to escape harm, including harm to themselves. This includes travelling more than 5km and during the curfew. They need to carry evidence of their childs behaviour support needs. (This is under Leaving premises for care and other compassionate reasons - Version 9) 3. Support Workers can provide in-home support, including assisting with learning from home. The NDIS have produced a guide for school aged participants in Victoria. 4. Families with children with disability who are experiencing severe stress can apply to attend school see attached attendance form. 5. Families with children with disability who are experiencing vulnerability, which may include students eligible for KISS or Commonwealth Inclusion Support, can apply to attend their early childhood service see attached attendance form. We are working to keep our COVID page up-to-date so families have all the information they need in one spot - https://www.acd.org.au/covid-19-latest-information/ Taking care of yourself If you start to feel overwhelmed, talking about it early can help. Support is available over the phone and online: Parentline 13 22 89 LifeLine 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 1800Respect 1800 737 732 safe steps Family Violence Response Centre 1800 015 188

07.01.2022 We have been away on holidays since mid August. Unfortunately our systems were down whilst we were away! If youve tried to get in contact with us or submitted a referral please get in touch with us again. Apologies for the inconvenience

06.01.2022 Dont miss the Free 2 Part Workshop - Understanding Behaviour beginning next week at Gateways, Geelong. See the link to register http://www.amaze.org.au/events-home/early-days/

05.01.2022 #Repost @ruokday with @get_repost Its #RUOKDay, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Today were calling on Australians to learn what to say after R U OK? so they can keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK.... Theres more to say after R U OK? Learn what to say when listening with an open mind Learn what to say when encouraging action Learn what to say when checking in Learn how to continue a conversation that could change a life. When we know what to say next we can help someone open up and find pathways to support long before theyre in crisis. Learn what to say next and help us move closer to our vision of a world where were all connected and are protected from suicide. Head to www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask (link in bio) #theresmoretosay #RUOK #RUOKeveryday

05.01.2022 Therapy looks a bit different via zoom - we have been reading books and working on fine motor skills, sequencing, memory and recall when retelling the story #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #finemotorskills #finemotor #pedsot #pediatrics #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #paediatricoccupationaltherapy

04.01.2022 We think our OT assistants are enjoying working from home due to covid19! #lunathekelpiex

04.01.2022 OTs are so valuable for so many families Tag your favourite therapist or therapy friends below #pediatricOT #prek #prekteacher #preKindergarten #prekinder #preklife #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #firstgradeteachers #FirstGradeTribe #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #kindergartener #kindergartenready #kindergartenactivities #pediatricOT #pediot #paediatricot #earlyed #earlyeducator #earlyyears #education #educational #educationaltoys #educationtoys #earlyintervention #teacherspayteachers #speechandlanguagetherapy #teachersofinstagram

03.01.2022 Some more fabulous upcoming autism workshops in Geelong. We are so fortunate to have so many on offer lately in the region

03.01.2022 We are thrilled to be learning from the incredible Ebony Birch-Hanger in this upcoming live Webinar for Parents & Carers! Its FREE & packed full of strategies ...to support students to transition to secondary school. Spots are limited. Once you register, Eventbrite will direct you to an online event page where you can access the webinar links. Registration here: https://sjiwebinarsecondaryschool.eventbrite.com.au/

03.01.2022 Early bird tickets for Temple Grandin and Tim Sharp are selling fast. Dont miss out on your chance to hear two of the worlds best speakers on Autism.

03.01.2022 Can anyone help our swimming program?

03.01.2022 Hey Australia! Joins Aspergers Victoria and their Ambassador Chloe AKA aspien princess who will be sharing her lived experience with her employment journey on 11th August 7.30pm. Please book online here: https://aspergersvic.org.au/event-3891786

01.01.2022 Does your child have autism? Were hosting this Free parent workshop in Geelong. See the link to register http://www.amaze.org.au/events-home/early-days/