Reading time: 8 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team When you are looking for an NDIS occupational therapist, one of the first questions you will encounter is whether the OT comes to you or whether you travel to a clinic. It might seem like a logistical preference, which is […]
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Reading time: 9 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team Your first OT appointment is coming up and you are not quite sure what to expect. Will it be like a doctor’s appointment — sit down, answer questions, leave with a piece of paper? Will the OT ask you to
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Reading time: 9 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team Choosing an occupational therapist for yourself or a family member with an NDIS plan is a decision that matters more than most people realise. The right OT does not just complete an assessment or run a therapy session — they
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Six to nine months is one of the most action-packed stages of early development. Babies at this age are becoming genuinely mobile, their communication is taking on a conversational quality, and their personalities are emerging in full force. Understanding 6–9 month baby milestones helps you know what to expect, what to watch for, and when
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The first three months of life are extraordinary. In just twelve weeks, a newborn transforms from a creature of pure reflex and survival instinct into a social, curious little person who smiles, coos, and tracks your face across the room. Understanding 0–3 month baby milestones can help you know what to look for, what to
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The 4–6 month window is one of the most joyful stages of early development. Your baby is becoming more physically capable, more vocal, and more socially engaged — and they are starting to show you who they really are. Understanding 4–6 month baby milestones can help you know what to expect, what to celebrate, and
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Every parent has done it, watched another child at the playground and quietly wondered, “Should mine be doing that by now?” Child development milestones exist to help you answer that question with confidence, not anxiety. They are not a rigid checklist of pass or fail. They are a general map of what most children can
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Understanding speech milestones in children is one of the most common reasons parents turn to Dr Google at 2am. If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is talking enough, clearly enough, or at the right time — you’re not alone. Speech and language development varies widely between children, and knowing what to look for at
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Reading time: 9 minutes | Audience: Support Coordinators, Participants & Families | Updated: April 2026 Occupational therapy and physiotherapy are both allied health disciplines, both funded through Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living in an NDIS plan, and both work with people with disabilities to improve function. So what is the difference — and how
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Reading time: 9 minutes | Audience: Support Coordinators & Specialist Support Coordinators | Updated: April 2026 Most support coordinators can spot a bad OT report after a plan review rejection. Fewer can spot one before it is submitted — and even fewer have a clear framework for what “good” actually looks like. This matters enormously.
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