
Belle’s OT Corner
Join me in Belle's OT Corner where we explore all things paediatric occupational therapy! This podcast is dedicated to sharing easily accessible information, breaking down occupational therapy concepts, language and jargon. Ultimately helping support parents, carers and teachers build their confidence, up-skill their knowledge and allow for increased understanding of the children in their lives. Each season of Belle's OT corner will tackle various topics related to paediatric OT. So, whether you are a parent, teacher, seasoned occupational therapist, OT student, or just want to expand your knowledge related to children, disability, motor development and more then Belle's OT Corner is for you! Episodes are released fortnightly so come along and join the journey!
Podcasting since 2023 • 27 episodes
Belle’s OT Corner
Latest Episodes
Play Season: Ep 6 Cooperative and Pretend Play
Cooperative play marks a change within play where children begin working together to achieve shared goals. Whether building a tower, creating a fort, or solving an imaginary problem, this collaborative play helps children build so many skills w...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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32:35

Play Season: Ep 5 Symbolic and Associative Play
Symbolic play marks a fun milestone where children begin using objects to represent something entirely different. That wooden block becomes a phone, a spoon transforms into a microphone, and suddenly teddy bears need proper bedtime routines. Th...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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34:07

Play Season: Ep 4 Functional and Relational Play
Functional play is the gateway into our children exploring toys, objects for their intended purpose. This developmental milestone opens doors to deeper learning, independence, and confidence as children figure out that spoons are for eating, bl...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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33:44

Play Season: Ep 3 Onlooker and Parallel Play
The journey from solitary to social play isn't a single leap but rather a fascinating progression through various stages. In this episode, we explore the often misunderstood phases of onlooker and parallel play.When your child see...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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29:03

Play Season: Ep 2 Solitary and Sensorimotor Play
This episode explores the building blocks of play our solitary and sensorimotor for children. We discuss the importance of these play types in fostering skills, encourage active engagement, and present practical strategies for parents to suppor...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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31:22
