Alice Hudson is an Occupational Therapist (OT) based in Laurieton, NSW 2443.
In everyday terms, her work looks at how people manage daily life, not just the medical side. That can mean helping someone build back skills for getting through the day, improving comfort, and making home and school routines easier.
Alice commonly helps with assessment of daily living skills. This usually covers the basics like dressing, grooming, using the bathroom, eating, and getting around. At times it also includes looking at play and learning routines, so the person can take part in things that matter to them.
Over time, therapy can involve developing a personalised treatment plan. The goal is practical. It’s about choosing strategies that fit the person’s needs and their real life, not just what sounds good on paper.
A big part of the work is adaptive equipment and training. If someone needs tools to make tasks easier or safer, Alice can help recommend options and show how to use them. This might include supports that help with things like grip, handwriting, cutting food, or managing everyday tasks with less strain.
Some sessions focus on fine motor skills as well. That’s the smaller movements you use in hands and fingers, like buttoning, zipping, picking up small items, or doing careful work. In many cases, small practice steps can make a big difference, especially when tasks feel frustrating or take too long.
Alice also uses sensory integration therapy when it’s relevant. This looks at how a person responds to different kinds of input, like touch, movement, sound, or changes in routine. The aim is to support steadier reactions and help everyday activities feel more manageable.
Support from an OT can be helpful for children and adults, depending on the goals and day-to-day challenges. At times it’s about learning new ways to do tasks. Other times it’s about adjusting the environment so the person can do more for themselves with less stress.
Sessions are set around what’s going on now, what’s hardest, and what would make life easier. Alice’s approach stays focused on practical, supportive change, helping people build skills and confidence step by step.