Our Melbourne team recently completed their First Aid and CPR training. Working in a healthcare setting, we want to equip our team with the skills and knowledge to handle emergency situations should they arise ..read more

Lindsay and Erin have both been part of Ladybug House for over 7 years. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience and have been instrumental in shaping the Ladybug House culture. Being parents themselves, they know first hand the joys and challenges of parenthood and are well-placed to support you in your journey ..read more

We have been working behind the scenes with our current and past graduates to see how we can make our 2024 Graduate Program even better. Just as we aim to provide specialised support for children with additional needs as early as possible, we also understand the importance of these formative years for our therapists. We want to thank our team for their feedback and our families for treating our therapists with mutual empathy and respect.   Please contact us if you are interested in applying for our 2024 Graduate Program ..read more

We recently celebrated our 10 Year Anniversary with our team and the children and families for whom the clinic was established. We would like to thank all the families from past and present that attended our onsite celebration ..read more

This video provides an insight into what our speech and occupational therapists do at Ladybug House. It also provide a brief summary of our approach and our values. A must watch for all prospective clients on our waitlist ..read more

This parent training series on occupational therapy (OT) is divided up into the different areas that an OT will focus on with your child. The diagram represents all the areas and this video discusses self care. Brittany provides an explanation of self care and provides some tips. Watch this short 3 min video to learn more ..read more

Paediatric Occupational Therapists work with children to improve their fine motor skills. To learn more on how you can help your child and understand the importance of fine motor skills, watch this short video ..read more

This article was recently shared by Josephine Barbaro, who is a well known specialist in the field of ASD and is the Associate Professor at La Trobe University. Her research led to development of what the media are calling the world’s most effective autism diagnosis tool. The full article, published by theconversation.com on Nov 21 2022 can be found using the link below. How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis – the earlier the better (theconversation.com) HERE IS AN EXTRACT: How to talk to your child about their autism diagnosis – the earlier the better With better awareness a ..read more

We have a great resource from the highly regarded parenting website, raisingchildren.net.au. Their enlightening article sheds light on the fascinating journey of your child’s development in the crucial first five years of life. We’ve provided a sneak peek below, but we highly recommend reading the full article to explore the endless possibilities that lie ahead for your little one! “Child Development: The First Five Years“ “In the first 5 years of life, positive experiences and warm, responsive relationships stimulate children’s development, creating millions of connections in their brains. In ..read more

We have a great resource from the highly regarded parenting website, 'raisingchildren.net.au'. Their enlightening article sheds light on the fascinating journey of your child's development in the crucial first five years of life. We've provided a sneak peek below, but we highly recommend reading the full article to explore the endless possibilities that lie ahead for your little one! "Child Developmen: The First Five Years" “In the first 5 years of life, positive experiences and warm, responsive relationships stimulate children’s development, creating millions of connections in their brains ..read more