Rise Therapy

04/05/2026

I’ve been reflecting on some of the conversations happening this weekend, and I want to be clear that these are my own thoughts and learning, not a commentary on any one individual or situation, but a broader reflection on our field and how we continue to grow.

04/02/2026

18/01/2026

7 weeks since my wife made the page while I was more or less hiding behind the couch🙈

I couldn't be happy with how the first few weeks have gone. Thank you to those who have signed up for PTs, came in for a class and to all who have given lovely words of support 🙏

* Poster made by my 5 year old, she's much better at colouring than me!*

12/11/2025

Creating an ✨invention station ✨

05/11/2025

Why do I always recommend using smaller and shorter writing utensils for kids??? Well… I’ve done the math 😂

Here is my daughter, who is 4, holding a typical school crayon. On the right is the size this would be compared to the size of my hand. It looks ridiculous right?

When we increase length and width of writing tools, it makes them more difficult to manoeuvre. It makes the little muscles of the hands work hard, tiring them quickly. This means we are more likely to use stabilising behaviours, like a thumb wrap. It can also mean that the brain has to focus on using this cumbersome tool, rather than on the actual writing.

Moral of the story, think short and skinny as a standard for writing tools ✍️

20/10/2025

08/02/2025

Intro to assistive technology for students who have physical disabilities

What will I learn?
-What is assistive technology?
-Advice on Students using the computer well to make best use of Assistive Technology
-About touch-typing resources for different hand functions and alternative keyboard and mouse control.
-About free adjustments that can be made to iOS, Android, Windows and Apple to suit different physical abilities.
-About Dragon Naturally Speaking
-About free speech-to-text software in Google Docs, Microsoft Office 365, and on your phones.
-About free text-to-speech on a variety of platforms to support reading/stamina difficulties.
-How to get access to electronic learning materials and texts and to share learning materials digitally
-About a variety of alternative text input options.

Register here: https://eckildare-ie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A2WqqYyeSX6JPVFUOegyZw #/registration

18/10/2024

30/07/2024

PRESS RELEASE: Read our joint statement with IASLT, ISCP, IASW, INDI and PSI in relation to the on-going concerns with the current direction, impact and safety of Children’s Disability Services https://www.aoti.ie/news/PRESS-RELEASE:-HSCP-Professional-Bodies-Issue-Joint-Statement-1

15/05/2024

We have an exciting position available this summer! We are working on a project and need some extra help to get it over the line. This is a paid position and would be suitable for a new graduate OT awaiting registration. The position would run for July and August and is onsite in charleville with some flexibility to work from home.

Paeds experience (placement) necessary and strong admin skills required. Send us an email at [email protected] to discuss ☀️