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Written by Kate Hoad There is growing discussion again about introducing tiered pricing within the NDIS — this time linked to participant complexity  and registered versus unregistered providers . For many of us who have worked in the scheme since its early years, this feels uncomfortably familiar. Because we have   been here before. A brief reminder of the history It’s important to be factually accurate about what has actually occurred before. Allow me to provide a loose tim

An OT’s Perspective on Current NDIS Assistive Technology Policy With my career approaching 2 decades as an Occupational Therapist, I have...

Discovering that your child has been given a diagnosis such as Global Developmental Delay (GDD) can bring a flood of emotions —...

Written by Kate Hoad (Occupational Therapist; Sister of NDIS Participant with multiple and complex disabilities, and Mother to 3 children...

In paediatric occupational therapy, the activities we might plan to do —fine motor tasks, sensory play, executive function scaffolds—are...

As parents and caregivers, it’s natural to want the very best for our children. When we notice our little ones developing a bit...

As occupational therapists working with children and adolescents, we sometimes see moments in sessions where a young person seems to...

In the next installment in our series on transition skills we are looking at building independence in daily routines, to support...

I'm sure you can remember yourself, or have experienced with your own kids - The leap from primary to high school is one of the most...

I honestly, truly try not to write posts like this often. I’m usually too busy doing the actual work—with my team, with my family, with...

Let's face it, emotions emerge first in the body before young children possess the vocabulary or cognitive skills to articulate them....

Pop-its are an example of a fidget tool that has increased in popularity over the past 5 years. Fidget toys—simple tools with a profound...

Connection is essential to all. Many parents will understand this, but perhaps others reading might not - There’s a moment, often after...

In a world full of early learning flashcards, mini whiteboards, and Instagram-worthy handwriting worksheets, it’s easy to feel like our...

The NDIS idea of "choice" By Kate Hoad - Director/OT of 18 years And the NDIS are at it again, folks. As of this coming Monday 19 May...

Hypermobility, often described as being "double-jointed," is more than just the ability to bend and stretch further than most people. It...

Why All Therapy for Children Should Be Goal-Directed and Interest-Led “Therapy just for therapy’s sake” is a misalignment of both...

As children grow into adolescence, their ability to plan, organise, and manage their time becomes more important than ever. These skills,...

For many autistic people, the world often feels like a stage. Not because they want the spotlight, but because they’ve learned — often...

Author - Kate Hoad Historically, males have been recognised as having autism at higher rates than females. According to the current...