Presented at ResearchED Canberra, Saturday 29 August: Beyond the Pencil. The slides, the session handout and the three research briefs are now on the Research page.
Building a strong foundation for every child
Paediatric occupational therapy and evidence-informed professional learning, connecting handwriting, literacy, and sensory-motor development for families, teachers, and clinicians.
WHAT WE DO
Two ways to build strong outcomes for children
FIRST Occupational Therapy operates across two connected areas of practice: direct occupational therapy for children and families in Canberra and surrounds, and evidence-informed professional learning for teachers and occupational therapists across Australia.
CLINICAL OT
Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Working with school-age children presenting with learning difficulties, sensory processing differences, ADHD, autism, DCD, and related neurodevelopmental profiles.
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Clinic-based sessions: Canberra
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Mobile therapy: Canberra & surrounds
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Telehealth: Australia-wide
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
The Groundwork Handwriting System
A research-informed handwriting instruction system connecting handwriting, phonics, and literacy, with a complete resource suite, a worksheet generator and evidence-informed professional learning.
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3.5-hour session plus a 1.5-hour follow-up
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2000+ ready-to-use classroom resources
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For teachers, OTs, and school leadership