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Affirm OT A community paediatric OT service based in Melbourne's North with a passion for supporting children and families to thrive in all that they do and love.

Some of the moments that i really have to dig deep, unclench the jaw, drop my shoulders and count down to bedtime! Come ...
30/09/2026

Some of the moments that i really have to dig deep, unclench the jaw, drop my shoulders and count down to bedtime!

Come on parents… share your triggers with us ;)
Paediatric OT, Occupational Therapy Melbourne, Child Development, Sensory Needs

If 4pm seems to bring out a completely different child… you’re not imagining it.By the afternoon, your child may be deal...
28/09/2026

If 4pm seems to bring out a completely different child… you’re not imagining it.
By the afternoon, your child may be dealing with:

- A full day of using their brain
- Lots of sensory input
- Social demands and communication
- Hunger or low energy
- Tiredness and reduced capacity to regulate

So when the smallest thing becomes the biggest thing… Their little nervous system may simply be overworked! 💫

This is where connection, co-regulation and realistic expectations can make such a difference.
Paediatric OT, Occupational Therapy Melbourne, Child Development, Sensory Needs

24/09/2026

I hear this a lot....

And it breaks my heart, because I know whats underneath them.

There is fear from parents that their child wonylt be 'normal'

Or will be perceived differently in a world that tries to make everyone fit into a box.

When what parents actually need is to hear that their child is going to be exactly who they are!

But now with the right tools, support and knowledge.

Why would you want to put a shining star inside a box anyway...??? 🌟 💫
Paediatric OT, Occupational Therapy Melbourne, Child Development, Sensory Needs, Millennial Parenting

As a Paediatric OT I often hear parents seeking resources. These 3 books are some of my favourite resources for parents,...
22/09/2026

As a Paediatric OT I often hear parents seeking resources. These 3 books are some of my favourite resources for parents, they are practical and informative and have helped me to better understand my children and the children i work with!





Do you have any great books you recommend for parents?
Paediatric OT, Occupational Therapy Melbourne, Child Development, Sensory Needs

Becoming a mum didn’t make me a better OT.It made me realise how much I didn’t fully understand what the parent was hold...
17/09/2026

Becoming a mum didn’t make me a better OT.

It made me realise how much I didn’t fully understand what the parent was holding and able to do on the other side of the therapy room. 😅

Motherhood gave me a completely different lens.

I look back at some of the things I used to recommend for parents to continue between sessions and think…

“WTF, who did I think I was??”

Yes it is completely impractical to ask a parent to work on 3 new consistent things at once between our sessions. I see that now

That realisation is a huge part of why I created Affirm.

I now get that sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do as a parent to get your child to leave a public space, to be able to get out the door or dressed or shower.

I want to share OT knowledge in a way that feels practical, realistic and actually achievable in real family life. I want parents to know that they are not alone and we can walk this together in a non-judgement way.

Because supporting a child isn't JUST about the child.

We have to support the person supporting them too. 🤍

I wanted parents to feel heard, not have another person or thing on their list that gives them 100 more things to add to their load 🤍

Welcome to Affirm. 🌈
Paediatric OT, Occupational Therapy Melbourne, Child Development, Sensory Needs

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