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CliniKids is The Kids Research Institute Australia's first team integrating their world-class research with a clinical service.

CliniKids provides evidence-based autism therapies and supports for young children and their families. CliniKids page House Rules

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02/11/2026

📣 ONE WEEK TO GO!

How can coaching support your family?

Join CliniKids next Tuesday for our FREE webinar, exploring coaching and how it can support children and families. Presented by Aria May, Speech Pathology Clinical Lead and Sarah Pillar, Speech Pathologist and PhD candidate at CliniKids.

What will you learn?

🔹 Learning through everyday moments: Discover how children learn and develop through daily routines, interactions and relationships.
🔹 Understanding coaching: Explore what coaching involves, including common myths and misconceptions.
🔹 Working together: Learn how therapists and families can work in partnership to support children's learning and development.
🔹 Finding what works for your family: Understand when coaching approaches may be helpful and how different types of support can suit different children and families.
🔹 Building confidence: Recognise the important role you already play in your child's learning and development.

If you’re a professional supporting children and families, this webinar can also support you by offering insights into how coaching approaches may complement your existing practice.

💻 FREE webinar via Teams
📅 Tuesday 10 November 2026
🕒 5–6pm AWST | 8–9pm AEDT
✉️ Can't make it live? Register to receive a recording
👉 Secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/yscmrc33

The Kids Research Institute Australia

01/11/2026

OT WEEK 2026: THAT'S A WRAP!

Big ideas. Little victories. Life-changing moments.

If there's one thing we've celebrated this week, it's that Occupational Therapy is about so much more than meets the eye.

It's about finding new ways to participate, build confidence, celebrate individuality and make everyday activities more accessible.

From the smallest adjustments to the biggest milestones, our incredible CliniKids OTs bring creativity, compassion and a whole lot of problem-solving to everything they do.

So, as OT Week comes to a close, we're turning the spotlight back on the people who make it all happen.

👏 To our OTs: thank you for thinking outside the box, championing every child's strengths and making a difference for children and families every day.

The impact of occupational therapy continues all year round.

🧡 Give our amazing OT team some love in the comments!

The Kids Research Institute Australia | Occupational Therapy Australia

30/10/2026

What if the best way to support your child's play was to stop leading it?

As adults, we often feel the need to teach, guide or introduce something new during play. But sometimes, the most meaningful moments happen when we simply follow our child's lead.

OT Marie Rodatz says two simple strategies can make a big difference:

🧩 Imitate: Follow your child's interests and join in their play.

💡 Model without demand: Offer new ideas without expecting your child to copy.

Because play doesn't have to look a certain way to be meaningful.

Up on the website today, Marie explains dhow small changes in the way we approach play with our kids can create opportunities for connection, shared enjoyment and learning. Read it here: https://shorturl.at/m8D4J

The Kids Research Institute Australia | Occupational Therapy Australia

29/10/2026

💭 Occupational Therapy is about more than you might think!

When you think of Occupational Therapy (OT), what comes to mind?

For , we asked Marie Rodatz, CliniKids OT Lead, and Shalom Ruggiero, CliniKids OT:

"What's one aspect of being an OT that you wish was better understood?"

Their answers highlight something important: OT isn't just about helping children develop new skills. It's also about understanding how a child's environment, everyday routines and activities influence their ability to participate.

We'd love to hear from you! What's something you've learned about Occupational Therapy that surprised you?

The Kids Research Institute Australia | Occupational Therapy Australia

28/10/2026

🧦 Socks on the right feet? WIN!
🪥 Brushed their own teeth? WIN!
👕 Got dressed (with only a little help)? BIG WIN! 🎉

Sometimes, the smallest everyday moments are actually the biggest milestones.

This Occupational Therapy Week, we're celebrating the little wins that help children build confidence, independence and participate in everyday life.

From brushing teeth to getting dressed, everyday routines can offer valuable opportunities for children to learn, grow and develop new skills.

But building independence doesn't happen overnight, and every child's journey looks different!

💡 So, how can we make these everyday tasks a little easier (and maybe even more fun)?

Up on the website today, CliniKids OT Clinical Lead, Marie Rodatz, shares her top tips for supporting children to build independence, including visual schedules, making routines predictable and celebrating progress along the way: https://tinyurl.com/3ptr4hm7

💬 What's a little win your child has celebrated recently? We'd love to hear about it in the comments!

The Kids Research Institute Australia | Occupational Therapy Australia

27/10/2026

We're Occupational Therapists. Of course we…
…know that play is so much more than just play!

Today is World Occupational Therapy Day, and we're celebrating the incredible Occupational Therapists at CliniKids – and the creativity, compassion and expertise they bring to supporting kids and families every day.

From helping children develop everyday skills to finding new ways to support participation, confidence and independence, OTs understand that progress looks different for every child.

👉 Swipe through to meet our CliniKids Occupational Therapy team!

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day to our amazing team and OTs everywhere! 🧡

💬 Fellow OTs, finish the sentence in the comments: “We're OTs. Of course we…”

The Kids Research Institute Australia | Occupational Therapy Australia

26/10/2026

It’s Occupational Therapy Week! This year's theme, ‘Participation Matters’, reminds us of the important role Occupational Therapists play in helping children participate in everyday activities, build independence and engage in the things that matter most to them.

This week, we're celebrating our wonderful Occupational Therapists (OTs) at CliniKids and the important work they do to support children and families every day!

To mark , we're putting the spotlight on our incredible team, asking them about their profession, experiences and what they love most about being an OT.

🎥 First up, we asked CliniKids Occupational Therapist Lucy Kelsh:
💬 "What's one piece of advice you'd give someone entering the OT profession?"

Are you an OT? We'd love to hear from you! Share your top piece of advice for someone starting their OT career in the comments below. 👇

Happy Occupational Therapy Week! 🧡

The Kids Research Institute Australia | Occupational Therapy Australia

26/10/2026

⏰ TWO WEEKS TO GO!

There's just two weeks left until CliniKids' FREE November autism webinar, ‘Empowering Families Through Coaching (Applying Current Research and Best Practice Principles)’.

Join Aria May, Clinical Lead in Speech Pathology, and Sarah Pillar, PhD Candidate at CliniKids, as they explore how family coaching can empower parents and caregivers to support their child's development.

💡 Learn how coaching can help families build confidence, develop practical strategies and create meaningful opportunities for learning and development through everyday activities.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver or professional, we'd love for you to join us!

📅 Tuesday 10 November 2026
🕒 5–6pm AWST | 8–9pm AEDT
💻 FREE online webinar
⭐ Register now: https://tinyurl.com/yscmrc33

The Kids Research Institute Australia

22/10/2026

📣 Are you a clinician or professional supporting autistic children experiencing anxiety?

Registrations are open for our 2027 NU-CUES© training workshops!
Developed by Newcastle University, the Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES) program supports parents and caregivers with practical strategies to help their autistic children navigate uncertainty and reduce associated anxiety.

Across two interactive workshops, you'll gain a greater understanding of why uncertainty can be particularly challenging for some autistic children and learn how to deliver the NU-CUES© group program to families within your own clinical setting.

📅 Wednesday, 10 & 17 February 2027
⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm AWST
💻 Online, via Microsoft Teams

Participants who attend both workshops will receive the NU-CUES© Therapist Manual, presentation slides for all eight therapy sessions, parent resources and worksheets, an Uncertain Situations semi-structured interview, and a certificate of attendance.

👉 Interested in bringing NU-CUES© to your service or practice? Find out more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/46aydfjx

The Kids Research Institute Australia

21/10/2026

Are you a parent, caregiver or professional interested in learning how coaching can empower families?

Join us for CliniKids’ FREE November autism webinar, ‘Empowering Families Through Coaching (Applying Current Research and Best Practice Principles)’.

Aria May, Clinical Lead in Speech Pathology, and Sarah Pillar, PhD Candidate at CliniKids, will explore current research and best-practice approaches to family coaching.

💡 Discover how coaching can build parents’ and caregivers’ confidence, strengthen their skills and support them to play an active role in their child’s development and everyday learning.

📅Tuesday 10th November 2026
⏰5-6pm AWST | 8-9pm AEDT
⭐Register: https://tinyurl.com/yscmrc33

The Kids Research Institute Australia

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100 Roberts Road
Subiaco, WA
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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30am
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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http://clinikids.org.au/

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