Belle’s OT Corner

Send us Fan Mail Let's jump into season 2 - all the components of Motor Development. Embark on a journey of discovery as we unwrap the layers of motor development in children, ensuring every parent and educator is equipped with the knowledge to foster growth.  This episode is a quick taster into what is to come, where we don't just focus on the end result but intent consider everything y...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered the complexity of a simple touch, or the challenges that a child might face when their tactile system is out of sync? In today’s episode we delve into the tactile system.  Everything from tactile discrimination, tactile defensiveness to hypo responsive to touch.  And as always we end with the practical strategies to support children who struggle with tacti...

Send us Fan Mail Are the sights and sounds of everyday life overwhelming for some children, or do they crave more stimulation? This episode of Belle's OT Corner dives into the sensory experiences that shape our children’s world, unraveling the impact of visual and auditory inputs on their development and engagement. As an occupational therapist, I share my insight into the journey of light fr...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk all things taste and smell! How they work, how they can influence and impact upon our days and as always what can you do to help support the children in your life!  Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @bellesotcorner for more content and to be the first to know when the next episode is out!  Disclaimer:  While I will always make every effort to share correct info...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as we start to dive into interoception! We cover the nitty gritty of what it is, how it can impact upon our occupations and independence and most importantly what you can do to help support the children in your life or that you work with to begin to develop some of these skills.  For More information check out: Kelly Mahler - https://www.kelly-mahler.com South Australia De...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for episode 3 where we discuss all things related to our vestibular system. Just like in our last episode we break down what it is, how it works, and the "So What?" for our day to day lives. Especially how this can impact upon the children in our lives and how they engage in their daily occupations.  Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @bellesotcorner for more co...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for episode 2 of our sensory processing season! In this weeks episode we dive deep into all things proprioception! What it is, how it works, and what does that all mean for your day to day life? And most importantly how can this sense help our child engage and participate in all their daily activities/occupations.  Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @bellesotcorner for mo...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as we dig into all things sensory processing, In this first episode we dig deep into what sensory processing is, how it works, what do all those OT words mean so we can build those basic building blocks before we start focusing on each individual sense.  Follow me on Instagram @bellesotcorner for more content!  Disclaimer: While I will always make every effort to share cor...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for the first episode of Belle's OT Corner! This episode is a brief introduction where I introduce who I am, what my motivations were for creating the podcast and what to expect throughout this podcast journey!  Follow me on Instagram @bellesotcorner for more content!  Support the show