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DOT (WA) Inc. Occupational therapists can target play skills, physical skills, sensory/ behavior issues and daily living tasks such as feeding and dressing.

is a voluntary, not for profit association that provides professional support for occupational therapists working with children across the public and private sectors within Western Australia. Occupational therapists assist children to take part in everyday activities at home, day care or elsewhere by building up the child’s skills and considering modifications to the child’s environment. supports occupational therapists working with children in Western Australia. The objectives of our association are to:

- To advance the professionalism and status of occupational therapists working with children in Western Australia (WA)
- To provide high quality, regular and accessible professional development opportunities for occupational therapists and student occupational therapists throughout WA
- To provide a forum for the sharing of resources, information and knowledge between occupational therapists practicing in WA
- To represent occupational therapists working with children within WA in political and social debate
- To support opportunities for research in the field of paediatric occupational therapy
- To support occupational therapists practising in rural and remote areas of WA all of the above

30/10/2026

Meet some of the DOT(WA) executive committee. Thanks to all of our committee members for their volunteer work; a few members not pictured include;
Louella - Library
Hollie and Naomi - Bi-monthly PD Coordinators
Monika - Mentorship and Research
Ornissa - Research
We are also still looking for a "Rural and Remote" member.

30/10/2026

Little big things!
So often in OT, we find ourselves offering seemingly small ideas and supports that end up making the biggest difference to our clients' lives.
Share your big wins from "small" inputs, and go into the draw for some OT Week prizes!

HINT: Think assistive tech, maybe an idea you shared with a parent or teacher, or even a concept that completely changed how someone engaged with your client. We all do wonderful things; let's hear about your wins!

28/10/2026

Wonderful OT Wednesday!
Know an amazing OT? Tag them in the comments and let them know that they are one of a kind!

OT Week REMINDER: Tag people, comment, and interact with posts to win some prizes!

28/10/2026

With yesterday being World OT Day, what an amazing time to recognise such a beautiful local OT. Leigh, you are such a deserving person for this award, and we will have a full post in the next newsletter about your nomination. CONGRATULATIONS!

REMINDER for all. During OT Week, everyone who engages with our posts goes in the running to win some prizes. So make sure you comment, share, tag others and spread the OT Week love.

26/10/2026

Participation Matters - that's the theme for this OT Week.
We'd love to hear some stories of how you've helped a child participate, or maybe even a time when you have needed some support to participate.
What did it look like, and what worked?
Comment your experiences, and let's celebrate the wonderful work of paediatric OTs!

26/10/2026

Happy OT Week!

20/06/2026

Looking forward to seeing Greg in a couple of weeks. Will you be joining lots of Perth OTs at this live event?

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05/02/2026

PD Announcement! What is appropriate digital technology use – and what are the impacts on child development and health?

Date: Monday 16 February 2026
Time: 6.30pm
Presenter: The Curtin University Healthy Digital Child Team

Australian parents rank screen use as their number one health concern for their children. The digital world is very different to when current parents where children – and many feel ill equipped to help their children develop into adults who can safely and productively use this technology – that is now critical to daily life functioning for most people. Occupational therapists have an important role in assisting families to achieve that goal. This presentation will provide you with the knowledge to assist you in this challenging role.

You will be provided:
An overview of the current public health guidelines for screen use – and how their current focus on time is making it difficult for families, and professionals supporting families to actually help children develop into safe and productive users of technology
A summary of contemporary evidence on risks and benefits of digital technology use
Learnings from ongoing research on the role of professionals working with families and how families would like to be supported.

About the Presenters:
Dr Juliana Zabatiero is a chief investigator of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, leading a team of early career researchers together with Prof Leon Straker. Our team includes researchers with varied backgrounds, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise science, biomechanics, and public health.

See the DOT newsletter or log into your members section dotwa.org.au for the zoom link details.

We hope to see you there!

05/12/2025

PD Announcement 📣📣Topic: OT and Assistive Technology for Written Expression: Matching Tools to Needs.
Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025Time: 6.30pmPresenter: Jessica Dickson, Occupational Therapist & Principal Consultant at Superyou Therapy
This session explores how occupational therapists can use assistive technology to support students who find handwriting difficult or inaccessible. Frameworks such as HAAT and SETT, along with relevant assessments, will be presented to guide technology choices through feature matching. Examples of assistive technology solutions will be shared, including those suited for students with learning, sensory, and/or physical difficulties. The session will also cover the supports needed for AT success, such as training, set-up, and school staff engagement.
Jessica is an Occupational Therapist with 17 years of experience specializing in assistive technology for individuals with disabilities. With expertise in high-tech AT, including computer and smart device access, environmental controls, and mounting, Jessica is passionate about matching people with the right tools. Jessica also works closely with speech pathologists to support communication access, including AAC solutions such as switch, eye gaze, and touch screen. Now at Superyou Tech, Jessica provides clinical advice as Principal Consultant Assistive Technology.
Please see the DOT(WA) newsletter for your zoom link or log into the members section of dotwa.org.au

12/11/2025

PD Announcement 📣📣Topic: OT and Assistive Technology for Written Expression: Matching Tools to Needs.

Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025Time: 6.30pmPresenter: Jessica Dickson, Occupational Therapist & Principal Consultant at Superyou Therapy

This session explores how occupational therapists can use assistive technology to support students who find handwriting difficult or inaccessible. Frameworks such as HAAT and SETT, along with relevant assessments, will be presented to guide technology choices through feature matching. Examples of assistive technology solutions will be shared, including those suited for students with learning, sensory, and/or physical difficulties. The session will also cover the supports needed for AT success, such as training, set-up, and school staff engagement.

Jessica is an Occupational Therapist with 17 years of experience specializing in assistive technology for individuals with disabilities. With expertise in high-tech AT, including computer and smart device access, environmental controls, and mounting, Jessica is passionate about matching people with the right tools. Jessica also works closely with speech pathologists to support communication access, including AAC solutions such as switch, eye gaze, and touch screen. Now at Superyou Tech, Jessica provides clinical advice as Principal Consultant Assistive Technology.
Please see the DOT(WA) newsletter for your zoom link or log into the members section of dotwa.org.au

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