Celebrating NAIDOC Week – Supporting Connection, Culture, and Inclusion in Therapy
Each year, NAIDOC Week provides an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, achievements, and contributions…
Advocating for Your Child’s Speech Therapy Needs at School
As parents and caregivers, one of the most important roles we can play is advocating for our child’s needs –…
Apraxia Awareness Day: Understanding Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Apraxia Awareness Day is an opportunity to raise understanding of a speech disorder that is often misunderstood, and to celebrate…
Understanding Sensory Processing: Beyond Sensory “Issues”
At our paediatric Occupational Therapy and Speech clinic, we often hear the term “sensory issues” used to describe a child’s…
2025 at NSPOT: What a Year to Remember!
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a truly incredible year at NSPOT. It…
Heavy Work Activities: The Power of Proprioception for Regulation
Children often experience the world through their senses, and sometimes the information can feel overwhelming. One of the most powerful…
Play Styles: Why They Matter and How to Support Them
Play is a fundamental part of how children learn, connect, and make sense of the world. But did you know…
Rethinking ‘WH’ Questions: Supporting Language Development Naturally
As parents and caregivers, one of the most common strategies we use to encourage language development is asking ‘WH’ questions:…
The Role of Proprioception in Self-Regulation
When it comes to supporting children’s regulation, we often hear about the five “main” senses, sight, hearing, taste, smell, and…
Rethinking ‘Good Sitting’: Why Movement Matters in Learning
For many years, “good sitting”, still, quiet, hands in lap, has been seen as the gold standard for learning. But…
AAC is for Everyone: Debunking Myths About Alternative Communication
When people hear “AAC” (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), they often think of high-tech devices or picture boards for children who…
Movement is Learning: Why Fidgeting is Functional
How many times have we heard the phrase, “Sit still and concentrate”? For decades, the idea that learning requires stillness…
Co-Regulation: How Speech and OT Work Together to Support Emotional Regulation
Supporting children with emotional regulation is not about helping them “calm down” – it’s about helping them feel safe, connected,…
The Power of Modelling: Helping Your Child Learn Language Naturally
As parents, caregivers, and educators, we often wonder: How can I help my child talk more? What should I say…
Understanding the 8 Sensory Systems: A Neuroaffirming Guide for Families and Educators
When we think of the senses, most of us picture the “big five”: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. But…
Why Speech and OT Work So Well Together
When it comes to supporting neurodivergent children, collaboration isn’t just helpful – it’s essential. Two of the most powerful allies…
Understanding Your Child’s Unique Way of Experiencing the World: A Neuroaffirming Guide for Parents
Every child is wonderfully unique – in how they think, communicate, move, and interact with the world. As parents and…
What is DIR and Why Does Child-Led Therapy Work?
Child-Led Therapy: Meeting Kids Where They Are If you’ve ever worked with a child who completely ignores your carefully planned…
Birthday week celebrations – the origins of NSPOT
The 18th June, 2019, marked the first anniversary of Nepean Speech and Occupational Therapy (NSPOT) moving into its’ new premises…
2018 – the year that was…
#gratitude We’ve had the most amazing year here at Nepean Speech and Occupational Therapy! The year started with our vision…