Insights & Tips
Practical strategies and perspectives from our work with families, clinicians, and communities. Blogs that help you make sense of therapy, behaviour, learning, and everyday challenges.
‘Where to From Here? Keeping Skills Alive’
Help children replace harsh inner critics with self-compassion. Use Kind Self-Talk Cards and modelling to build resilience and a supportive, bounce-back voice.
NDIS Reforms Put Disability Sector on a Tightrope, Warns Succeed Healthcare Solutions (SHS)
SHS warns NDIS 2024-2025 Pricing Reforms (travel caps, rate cuts) are risking rural access, workforce sustainability, and clinical ethics for efficiency gains.
Why Visuals Aren’t Just for “Little Kids”
From Scattered Skills to Strength: What Happens When Kids Know Their Tools
Help kids integrate their learned strategies. Use the Executive Function Superpowers Poster to affirm skills, build confidence, and promote learning independence.
Want Feedback to Work? Make It Feel Safe First
Motivation Isn’t Magic — It’s About Meaning
Motivation is driven by meaning! Use Passion Project Prompt Cards to connect student interests to learning goals, boosting effort, autonomy, and resilience.
Managing Distractions Isn’t About Demanding Focus – It’s About Building Awareness
Stop demanding focus! Help students build attention awareness by using the Focus Stars Visual Tracker to identify distractions and celebrate moments of successful re-focus.
When a Student Melts Down During a Task – It’s Usually Not About the Task
Why Some Students Start the Wrong Thing First
Why Movement Isn’t a Distraction – It’s a Memory Strategy
Why Some Kids Stare at a Blank Page And What to Give Them Instead
Why Some Students Freeze and What Helps Them Thrive
Why Emotional Regulation Is a Learning Skill (Not Just Behaviour Management)
Self-Monitoring Shouldn’t Feel Like a “Gotcha”
Getting Started Is a Skill — Not Just a Willingness
Struggling to start tasks isn’t laziness—it’s a Task Initiation challenge. Use the First Step Finder visual to overcome overwhelm and begin projects confidently.
Flexible Thinking Isn’t Just Nice, It’s Essential for Learning
Struggling with change? Teach Cognitive Flexibility—the executive skill essential for learning, transitions, and resilience—using the visual Flip Chart tool.
Working Memory Isn’t Just About Remembering It’s About Functioning
Pause Bunny: Teaching the Power of the Moment Before
Helping Students Understand Their “Brain Boss” Why EF Skills Matter
Teach kids Executive Function (EF) without shame! Use the Brain Boss vs. Brain Blurt visual language to build self-awareness and impulse control.
Your Child’s Calm Kit — Tools for Life
“It’s Okay to Mess Up” — Building a Kinder Inner Voice
Help children replace harsh inner critics with self-compassion. Use Kind Self-Talk Cards and modelling to build resilience and a supportive, bounce-back voice.
Asking for a Break — Before the Blow-Up
Learn how asking for a break before emotions escalate can prevent blow-ups, help your child regulate and sustain calmer, more connected family moments.
Feel the Wave, Ride It Out – Teaching your child to manage big urges without acting straight away
Help kids manage intense urges without reacting instantly. Use the Urge Surfing metaphor to teach noticing, breathing, and riding the emotional wave to build impulse control.
Helping Kids Question “Tricky Thoughts”
Help kids challenge “tricky thoughts” (“I’m dumb,” “Nobody likes me”). Use the Check-the-Facts Sorter to build resilience and flexible thinking by checking evidence.
Helping Your Child Name Feelings When Emotions Get Big
Help kids tame big feelings by learning to name them! Use Dash’s Feeling Wheel for daily check-ins to build emotional literacy and safe self-expression.
Making Anger a Safe Feeling
Anger is normal! Teach kids safe expression by providing outlets (hitting a pillow, scribbling) and using the Cool-Down Comic to process feelings without shame.
When Feelings Are Too Big — Try a Tiny Shift
Soothing Is a Skill — Not a Baby Thing
Teaching Kids to Notice Feelings Before They Boil Over
When Feelings Say “No” — But Courage Says “Try”
Calm the Body, Then the Brain
Help children calm overwhelm before communicating. Use Dash’s Calm-Down Menu—sensory-based strategies (movement, breaths) to safely regulate the body first.
Calm Starts with Now
Help kids find calm during overwhelm using grounding. Teach Dash’s 5-4-3-2-1 sensory strategy to anchor focus, reduce stress, and rebuild safety in the body.
“STOP Before the Storm”
Feelings Are Messengers, Not Monsters
Teach kids that feelings are messengers, not monsters. Use the Messenger Map to help them decode what emotions (anger, fear, sadness) are trying to tell them.
Body Clues — Where Feelings Begin
Help kids spot “body clues” (tight jaw, tummy butterflies) before big feelings turn into outbursts. Teach emotional regulation & body awareness with our simple guide.
Name It to Tame It — Why Words Calm Big Feelings
Help kids move feelings from their amygdala to the prefrontal cortex by using words. Dash’s Emotion Talk Cards provide visuals and language to calm and self-advocate.
Encouraging Kids to Take Ownership of Their Progress
Title: Why Kids Need Help Naming Feelings
How to Make Peer Support More Accessible for Families
Embed peer support in therapy by creating low-barrier entry points, matching families to stage/identity-aligned groups, and using professional-led onboarding.
How to Connect Families with the Right Support Networks
Therapy needs strong networks. Learn to strategically connect families to peer support, mapping referrals by life stage and identity for emotional validation and advocacy.
How Therapy Can Empower Families, Not Just Children
Shift from therapist-led support to capacity building with families. Use collaborative coaching and tools to empower parents to become active, resilient agents of change.
Helping Families Set Therapy Priorities That Actually Work: A Strategic Approach
Help families move from overwhelm to clarity. Prioritise High-Leverage Skills, co-construct functional goals, and proactively review the strategic therapy roadmap.
Supporting Self-Monitoring Skills in Children
Therapy Goals That Fit Everyday Life – What Works Best?
Self-Determination – Why Therapy Should Support Independence
Helping Families Navigate Non-NDIS Therapy Options
Don’t rely solely on NDIS. Explore accessible therapy pathways: low-cost community programs, flexible private funding, Medicare options, and school-based supports.
Breaking Down the Silos – Why Therapy is Stronger with Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Fragmented therapy hinders progress. Discover the power of cross-disciplinary collaboration: aligning OTs, SLPs, psychologists, and parents for cohesive, effective child support.
Encouraging Kids to Take Ownership of Their Progress
Empower kids in therapy! Promote ownership by letting them track progress visually, offering choices in tasks, and using language that reinforces their active participation.
How to Set Therapy Goals That Feel Achievable
Set achievable therapy goals by breaking big goals into small steps, aligning them with a child’s interests/strengths, and celebrating small, measurable progress.
Helping Families Feel in Control of Their Therapy Journey
Feel empowered in therapy! Set meaningful goals, understand your choices (approach, setting), and celebrate your role for a successful, collaborative, and rewarding journey.
Building Self-Motivation in Kids: Helping Them Feel Confident and Capable
Struggling with motivation? Help kids build Self-Motivation and confidence by creating small wins, celebrating effort, and encouraging ownership to fuel their self-belief and growth.
Strategies for Boosting Self-Esteem in Kids
The Power of Small Wins in Therapy: Why Small Steps Lead to Big Progress
5 Steps to Move from Overwhelm to Action
Learn how to Move from Overwhelm to Action with practical strategies to regain focus, reduce stress, and take meaningful steps toward balance.
Understanding Driving Skills: The Role of Executive Function in Inferring Unseen Elements
Safe driving depends on executive function to infer unseen elements. Learn how Working Memory, Cognitive Flexibility, and Problem-Solving enhance road safety.
Deciphering Non-Verbal Cues in Driving: A Guide to Social Navigation on the Road
Driving requires social navigation. Learn to decipher non-verbal cues (waves, nods, facial expressions, mouthed words) to safely and courteously navigate ambiguous road situations.
Speech and Occupational Therapy for Children: Enhancing Communication and Functioning
Explained: What Is Occupational Therapy and Why Does It Matter?
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) Code of Ethics: Guiding Ethical Practice in Occupational Therapy
Learn how Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) Code of Ethics guides ethical practice at Succeed Healthcare Solutions, ensuring integrity and client-centred care.
The Role of Speech Therapy in Improving Communication Skills: Partnering with Umbo
Exploring Therapist Jobs: A Guide to a Fulfilling Career
Seeking a fulfilling career? Explore diverse Therapist Jobs (OT, Speech, Physio) dedicated to improving physical, mental, and emotional well-being and independence.
Exploring Occupational Therapy Jobs: A Rewarding Career Path
Explore a career in Occupational Therapy! Learn how OTs help clients gain independence, the job benefits, and the steps to become an OT in Australia (AHPRA).
Understanding Occupational Therapy: A Guide to Enhancing Abilities and Well-being
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: Promoting Well-being and Independence
Occupational Therapy is crucial for mental health, focusing on well-being and independence. We provide tailored interventions to improve coping skills, social participation, and functional engagement.
Addressing Behavioural Concerns: Experienced Support Services at Succeed Healthcare Solutions
At Succeed Healthcare Solutions in North Lakes, Brisbane, we understand the significance of addressing behavioural concerns and providing comprehensive support services.
Understanding the Role of an Occupational Therapist: Enhancing Lives through Therapy
Learn about the vital Role of an Occupational Therapist in enhancing lives. Discover how therapy supports independence, mental health, and overall well-being.
The Significance of Exercise Physiology: Enhancing Health and Well-being
Enhancing Communication Skills: The Role of Speech Therapists
Struggling with communication? Succeed Healthcare, partnered with Umbo Speech Pathologists, offers expert therapy and assessments for all ages in North Lakes.
Getting Back to the Roots of Occupational Therapy: Meaningful Activities and Connection
OT is shifting: focusing on meaningful occupations (art, play) and core needs (sensory, emotional) to create enjoyable, holistic, and genuinely engaging therapy experiences.
What are some ways for parents to assist children who have formed screen addictions?
What are some ways for occupational therapists to choose which therapeutic activities to use with clients via telehealth?
What are some ways to ensure occupational therapy services via telehealth go smoothly in Australia?
What are some ways for occupational therapists to undertake home modifications services for clients via telehealth in Australia?
What are some ways for parents to monitor and moderate the content and duration of video game exposure for children?
What are some clear boundaries and rules parents can set regarding their child’s media consumption?
What are some ways for parents to teach critical media literacy skills to their kids to shape their kids understanding of violence when they play violent video games?
What are some ways for parents to discuss media content with their kids to shape their kids understanding of violence when they play violent video games?
What are some ways for parents to teach prosocial behaviours to their kids to shape their kids understanding of violence when they play violent video games?
Are parents who permit violent video games more permissive of violence from their children at home?
Are parents who permit violent video games more likely to see permissive behaviour at home? Explore research-backed insights and practical parenting tips.
Do violent video games result in higher aggression levels in kids with autism at home?
The relationship between violent video games and aggression in children, including those with autism, is a topic of ongoing research and debate. While there is evidence suggesting that exposure to violent media can increase aggression in some individuals, the effects may vary depending on a range of factors such as the individual’s personality, cognitive abilities, and the context in which the games are played.
Strategies for occupational therapists performing mental health assessments over telehealth
Strategies for occupational therapists performing environmental assessments over telehealth
OTs performing environmental assessments via telehealth must use virtual tours, checklists, collaborative exploration, and caregiver input to gather data remotely.
Strategies for occupational therapists performing cognitive assessments over telehealth
OTs performing cognitive assessments via telehealth must use pre-screening, appropriate standardised digital tests, caregiver involvement, and functional observation.
Strategies for occupational therapists performing functional assessments over telehealth
OTs performing functional assessments via telehealth must use video demonstration, real-time observation, self-report measures, and collaborative environment review.
Strategies for occupational therapists performing self-report measures over telehealth
OTs using self-report measures via telehealth should use digital questionnaires, screen sharing, real-time video interaction, clear guidance, and pacing.
What are some suitable assessments for occupational therapists to perform over telehealth with clients?
What are some steps to follow to have a child assessed for a possible autism diagnosis?
What are some ways for therapists to improve their free time?
What are some ways for therapists to cut down on administration time and costs?
What are the key strategies for health professionals to automate their manual processes in Australia?
What are some strategies for health professionals to leverage exhibiting at expos?
What are some strategies for health professionals to build their brand?
A suggested approach to playing a scavenger hunt game during telehealth
Explore effective techniques for playing a scavenger hunt game in telehealth sessions—perfect for engaging children and supporting therapeutic goals from home.
What are enjoyable ways to play charades or role playing in a telehealth setting?
What’s a fun and engaging way to play “Show and Tell” with a child during a telehealth session?
What are suitable online games to use with kids during telehealth sessions?
What are useful games and activities for therapists to do with kids via telehealth?
When conducting therapy sessions with children via telehealth, therapists can incorporate various games and activities to engage them and facilitate therapeutic progress.






































































