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!
Belle’s OT Corner
Latest Episodes
Self Care Season: Toileting
Toileting can feel like it should be straightforward, until you’re the one supporting a child thought it. When they are unsteady on the seat, overwhelmed by the bathroom, or unsure what their body is even telling them. In this episode tak...
Self Care Season: Bath And Shower Time
In this episode we dive into some of the reasons bath and shower time can be a tricky dynamic and go through practical strategies to support bath and shower time to not only be fun, but opportunities for independence. We go ...
Self Care Season: Feeding Skills
The fastest way to make mealtimes calmer isn’t a new gadget; it’s seeing what’s really happening beneath the spills. In this week's episode We unpack how posture, coordination, attention, and sensory processing shape every bite, and why small, ...
Self Care Season: Later Dressing Skills
Dressing skills are about so much more than just putting on clothes—they're a daily opportunity to build problem-solving abilities that last a lifetime. In this second episode of our self-care season, we dive deep into strategies for late...
Self Care Season: Early Dressing Skills
Dressing seems straightforward to us as adults, but for children, it's a complex developmental challenge requiring numerous hidden skills. This episode dives into the foundations of early dressing independence, revealing why undressing naturall...