About
The Little OT Co was founded by occupational therapist Ellen McIlwain to create a therapy experience that celebrates joy and enjoyment in learning and development.
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We use a strengths-based, playful, and child-led approach, encouraging choice, collaboration, and meaningful activities tailored to each child’s passions and interests. This helps children discover new skills, achieve their goals, and participate confidently in everyday life - all while enjoying the process.
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We support families through NDIS funding (self-managed or plan-managed) or privately funded sessions, ensuring therapy is tailored to each child’s needs and priorities, while keeping the experience engaging and enjoyable.
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Meet Ellen
Hello! I’m Ellen, I create joyful and engaging family-centred occupational therapy at The Little OT Co. I love being a strengths-based occupational therapist, and I implement a child-led approach to support children to explore their creativity and imagination to achieve their goals and engage in their daily occupations with confidence.
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I have a special interest in early years development, making mealtimes fun and pretend play. My goal is to always create a happy and positive environment to support your child to be the best they can be. I am experienced in delivering early years occupational therapy intervention, which is evidence-based, individualised for your child’s needs and supports your family’s values.
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I am a member of Occupational Therapy Australia, and I hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Design (Interior Design). I am trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding, DIR/Floortime, Learn to Play and CO-OP Approach, and I have completed additional training in strengths-based autism interventions, early childhood development, bimanual upper limb therapy and key word sign.
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I look forward to welcoming your family to The Little OT Co.
x Ellen
