Elevating Quality of Living through Occupational Therapy
What Occupational Therapy helps with?
Fine Motor Skills: such as grasping pencil, using utensils, cutting, as well as manipulating buttons.
Handwriting Skills: such as letter formation, spacing, alignment and legibility.
Self-Care Skills: such as showering, dressing, toileting and grooming.
Gross Motor Skills: such as coordination, balance, kicking/catching ball, running and riding a bike.
Executive Functioning Skills: such as planning, organising, sequencing and problem solving.
Self-Regulation: such as managing emotions, behaviours and emotional literacy.
Sensory Processing: such as sensitivity or aversion to sensory stimuli.
Attention and Engagement: such as sitting tolerance, focus and task completion.
School Readiness: such as social interaction, functional academics and following instructions.
Early Intervention: such as joint play, crawling, drawing and other developmental milestones.
Our Approach
Our Occupational Therapists believe that children thrive when they feel safe, supported and empowered. We use evidence-based, neuro-affirming and family-centred practices to support development in a way that is engaging and meaningful.
We work closely with families, educators and support networks to ensure strategies are practical, consistent and supportive across home, school and community environments, with the goal of helping every child feel valued, understood and able to participate and thrive.
Who Occupational Therapy is for?
Occupational therapy may benefit children who experience challenges with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
Sensory processing differences
Emotional regulation difficulties
Learning and attention challenges
Fine and gross motor skill delays
Self-care and daily living skills
Social interaction and play skills
School readiness
Signs your child may benefit
Avoid or seek certain sensory experiences
Have difficulty with handwriting, drawing or using scissors
Struggle with dressing, toileting or feeding independently
Have trouble managing emotions or coping with change
Find it difficult to focus, follow instructions or stay organised
Appear clumsy, uncoordinated or frequently bump into things
Have difficulty making friends or engaging in play with others
Become easily overwhelmed in busy environments
Struggle with transitions and daily routines
Find it challenging to participate in school or community activities
Who can help?
Families have the option of accessing therapy with either an Occupational Therapist (OT) or an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
We offer this choice to give families greater flexibility, and in many cases, being open to both options can mean your child is able to start therapy sooner.
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Occupational Therapists are fully accredited professionals with AHPRA registration who run initial appointments as well as follow-up appointments.
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Your therapy program is planned by the OT, while the OTA delivers the therapy sessions
OTA services are offered at a reduced fee
Appointment Structure
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Initial Introduction Appointment
Interview appointment to discuss goals, strengths, capabilities and provide a comprehensive overview of your child
Completed with the caregiver via Telehealth or Face-to-face
Clinical Intervention Appointment
This assessment appointment is designed to clinically observe your child's functional capabilities. This appointment builds a foundation of your child's strengths and determines potential areas requiring support.
Observations from this appointment can be used for a report.
Ongoing Appointments
These appointments are designed and tailored to target your childs goals.
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Initial Introduction Appointment
Interview appointment to discuss goals, strengths, capabilities and provide a comprehensive overview of your child
Completed with the caregiver via Telehealth or Face-to-face
Clinical Intervention Appointment
This assessment appointment is designed to clinically observe your child's functional capabilities. This appointment builds a foundation of your child's strengths and determines potential areas requiring support.
Observations from this appointment will be used for the intial report.
Ongoing Appointments
These appointments are designed and tailored to target your childs goals.