Paediatric Occupational Therapy Services

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Our paediatric occupational therapy services focus on empowering children by building on their strengths and helping them overcome challengeswith their everyday activities, or "occupations." These activities include tasks they need to do, want to do, or are expected to do as part of daily life.

 

We take a family-centred, strengths-based approach that highlights each child’s unique strengths and interests, fostering confidence, independence, and joy in everyday activities at home, school, and in the community.  

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We use a developmental, play-based approach as a powerful tool to foster growth. Through play, we promote the development of essential cognitive, social, communication, motor, and sensory regulation skills in a way that feels natural and enjoyable for each child

 

​Assessment

Our assessments are designed to identify not only areas for growth but also your child’s strengths, providing a holistic understanding of their development. These insights guide individualised therapy goals that help children thrive.  Therapy goals are set with the parents/carers and children at the end of the assessment process.

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Assessments start with a meeting with parents/carers to discuss your concerns and goals. 

The assessment may explore:  

• Fine and gross motor skills (e.g., handwriting, coordination, strength)  

• Sensory processing differences (e.g., comfort with textures, sounds, and movement)  

• Social and emotional strengths (e.g., self-regulation, peer interaction) 

• Self-care and independence (e.g., dressing, toileting, eating)

• School readiness (e.g., attention, motor planning, and classroom participation)  

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Individual Therapy Sessions

Our one-on-one sessions are highly individualised to leverage your child’s strengths while addressing specific goals using a developmental approach.   

 

Through fun, engaging, play-based activities, we help children build essential skills such as:  

• Fine motor development 

• Gross motor coordination and strength

• Sensory Processing

• Emotional regulation

• Play and social confidence

• Visual processing skills

• Pre-writing / Handwriting development

• Daily living skills

Our therapists work closely with families, empowering parents with strategies to reinforce progress at home, school, and in daily routines.

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Group Therapy Programs

Our group programs create opportunities for children to build on their strengths in a fun, supportive environment alongside peers. These programs promote social connection, teamwork, and real-world skill development.  

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School Holiday Programs 

Play-based group activities designed to enhance motor, sensory, and social skills while having fun.  These programs vary each school holidays and are available to existing clients.

Term-Based Groups 

Weekly programs focused on specific areas such as handwriting, emotional regulation, school readiness, and social skills.  

Group sessions provide children with opportunities to practice new skills with peers, build friendships, and gain confidence in social settings.  

 

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