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At the Centre for Developing Children (CFDC), we provide evidence-based, child-centred occupational therapy for children and young people aged up to 25 years old.

19/10/2026

Why did the OT add a BOSU ball to a threading activity? 👀🧠

Because fine motor skills don’t work in isolation!

What looks like a simple threading activity is actually asking the body to do SO much more.

By introducing an unstable surface, we’re creating opportunities for multiple sensory-motor systems to work together:

🌀 Vestibular processing – responding to changes in balance and movement.

💪 Proprioception – using feedback from muscles and joints to support body awareness and postural control.

🤲 Bilateral coordination – using both hands together while maintaining balance.

🧠 Motor planning – organising and adjusting movements to successfully complete the task.

And here’s our favourite part…

Initially, balancing AND threading at the same time was tricky! But with practice, persistence and the just-right challenge, our little superstar was able to independently complete the activity. 🥹✨

That’s the beauty of sensory-motor integration.

At CFDC, we don’t just look at WHAT a child is doing. We consider the underlying skills and sensory-motor foundations supporting their participation.

Because sometimes, the smallest changes to an activity create the most meaningful opportunities for growth.

đź’ľ Save this for a glimpse into the clinical reasoning behind our play-based OT sessions!

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24/09/2026

A child is so much more than the behaviour we see 🤍

At Centre for Developing Children, we take time to understand what’s underneath: how a child processes sensory information, moves through the world, feels safe and connects with others.

That thinking shaped our Bankstown centre. Our sensory integration gyms are spaces for children to play, explore, practise movement and build skills that matter in everyday life.

And families need support too. We know it can feel overwhelming to work out what your child needs and where to begin. We want you to feel heard, involved and more confident in the next step.

Come have a look at the space we’ve created ✨

Taking care of others starts with taking care of ourselves too🤍Our CFDC team stepped away from the centre for a morning ...
21/09/2026

Taking care of others starts with taking care of ourselves too🤍

Our CFDC team stepped away from the centre for a morning of movement, connection and good food by the beautiful Coogee beach.

The work we do asks for presence, patience and plenty of heart - so making time to pause, recharge and enjoy each other’s company matters.

A morning well spent with this a-team 🌊

16/09/2026

Why did the OT add a theraband to a tracing activity? đź‘€

The theraband adds resistance, challenging both arms to work together while supporting shoulder stability and controlled movement.

At the same time, guiding a pom-pom in each hand along curved and wavy pathways supports:

🩵 Bilateral coordination
🩵 Visual-motor integration
🩵 Motor planning
🩵 Movement control and force grading
🩵 Sustained attention

It may look like a simple tracing activity but every element has been selected with purpose.

One playful activity. Multiple foundational skills. This is purposeful OT. 🩵

Activities are always adapted to each child’s abilities, regulation and individual therapy goals.

Save this activity for later or share it with someone supporting bilateral coordination.

16/09/2026

What can a child tell us without saying a word?

The EASI - Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration – a structured assessment used to explore sensory perception, postural control, motor planning and other functions underpinning participation.

Across these assessment, we’re exploring different sensory and motor functions, including tactile perception, vestibular processing, body awareness, postural control, bilateral coordination and motor planning. Together, these findings help us understand how a child processes sensory information and uses their body during everyday activities.

We don’t interpret one activity in isolation. We combine findings across the assessment with clinical observations, developmental history and information from the child’s everyday environments.

The goal isn’t simply to generate a score. It’s to better understand what may be affecting the child’s participation and use that information to guide meaningful, individualised intervention.

This is what comprehensive sensory integration assessment can look like at CFDC.

Today is R U OK? Day but checking in does not look the same for every child.Some neurodivergent children may not be able...
09/09/2026

Today is R U OK? Day but checking in does not look the same for every child.

Some neurodivergent children may not be able to explain that they are overwhelmed, uncomfortable, frightened or in pain through spoken words. Others may communicate clearly, but only once they feel regulated, safe and free from pressure.

Their distress may appear through changes in behaviour, movement, participation, routines or connection. These signs do not tell us exactly what is happening, but they tell us to slow down, remain curious and look beyond the surface.

Checking in may mean offering visual choices, reducing language, noticing changes from the child’s usual patterns, allowing extra processing time or simply staying nearby without demanding an answer.

Because “Are you OK?” is only meaningful when we are prepared to listen to every form of communication.

If you are concerned about someone’s immediate safety, call 000. For crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

On Early Childhood Educators’ Day, we’re celebrating the incredible educators we have the privilege of working alongside...
03/09/2026

On Early Childhood Educators’ Day, we’re celebrating the incredible educators we have the privilege of working alongside and the CFDC team members who collaborate with them to support children where so much of their learning, connection and development takes place.

The most meaningful outcomes rarely happen through one person working alone. They happen when educators, families and therapists share knowledge, notice the small things and work together around each child.

To the educators who welcome us into your spaces, share your insights, embrace new strategies and show up for children with patience, warmth and consistency: thank you.

Your work is skilled, demanding and deeply important. We see the thought behind the environments you create, the relationships you nurture and the countless moments of care that may otherwise go unnoticed.

Happy Early Childhood Educators’ Day to the remarkable people helping children feel safe, understood and ready to grow 🌿

10/08/2026

Does your child constantly need to move, climb, jump or crash to stay focused? 🧠✨

For some children, movement isn’t a distraction — it can be an important part of how their nervous system regulates and prepares for learning.

As paediatric occupational therapists, we look beyond the behaviour we can see and consider what might be happening underneath it.

Swinging, climbing, pushing, pulling and jumping can provide valuable vestibular and proprioceptive input that may support sensory regulation, body awareness, attention and participation.

At Centre for Developing Children, our occupational therapy sessions are child-led and individually tailored to understand what each child’s nervous system needs to participate meaningfully in everyday life.

Because sometimes, movement isn’t getting in the way of learning.

Movement is what makes learning possible. đź’™

đź“Ť Paediatric Occupational Therapy | Bankstown, Sydney

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There are so many moments people don’t see.The conversations after a tough session.The planning behind every goal.The ex...
05/08/2026

There are so many moments people don’t see.

The conversations after a tough session.
The planning behind every goal.
The excitement when a child achieves something they’ve been working so hard towards.
The laughs, the problem-solving, the encouragement, and the genuine care that happens every single day.

This is the heart behind Centre for Developing Children. 🤍

Our occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and admin team each play an equally important role in creating a place where children feel safe, families feel supported, and every child is given the opportunity to thrive.

I feel incredibly grateful to work alongside people who care so deeply. People who celebrate the little wins, stay curious, keep learning, and always put our children and families first.

To our amazing families, thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. It is a privilege that we never take for granted.

And to this beautiful team… thank you for the passion, kindness, and heart you bring to CFDC every day. I’m so proud of what we’re building together, and I can’t wait to see the lives we’ll continue to impact.

Because at the end of the day, therapy isn’t just about what happens in a session.

It’s about the people behind it. ✨

01/07/2026

A few moments from an incredible day at the Greg Santucci International Tour 🤍

We’re still feeling so grateful to have been part of this event as a workshop sponsor and to connect with so many passionate occupational therapists who are committed to helping children thrive.

From meaningful conversations and new connections to sharing our approach and learning from leaders in our profession, it was a day that left us inspired.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, shared their experiences, and made us feel so welcome. It was wonderful meeting so many of you, and we can’t wait to continue the conversations.

Here’s to growing, learning, and continuing to build a stronger OT community together ✨

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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