What can occupational therapy help with?

Occupational therapy supports everyday participation, including routines, play, learning, sensory needs and independence. Goals are based on the activities that matter to the person and family.

What happens at the first appointment?

We discuss strengths, concerns and routines, observe relevant activities and agree on priorities. Further assessment may be recommended before a therapy plan is finalised.

Can sessions happen at school?

Where suitable and agreed with the family and education setting, sessions can take place at school, kinder or childcare.

How are parents involved?

Parents and carers help set goals, share what happens at home and practise strategies with guidance from the therapist.

Occupational
Therapy

Building everyday skills, confidence and independence.

Our Occupational Therapists support children and families to fully participate in everyday activities, and learn the skills they need to be as independent as possible.

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Everyday skills for the things that matter to you.

Occupational therapy helps children and young people participate in activities that matter to them. Support may focus on play, dressing, toileting, fine motor skills, sensory needs, emotional regulation and everyday routines.

Sessions may involve practicing an activity, adapting the environment or trialing strategies together. Your therapist will explain the purpose of each strategy and help you use it between appointments at home, kinder or school. Goals for older clients can focus on increasing independence in daily life.

Occupational Therapy may support areas including:

Daily living skills and independence
Fine and gross motor skills
Sensory processing and regulation
Emotional regulation
Executive functioning
Attention and organisation
Social participation
School, study and workplace participation
Self-care
Community participation
Functional capacity
Developmental skills
Assistive technology
Environmental recommendations
Capacity building

Child practising everyday skills with a therapist

Self-care

Learning to wash, dress, eat and toilet independently are important milestones. We assess skills and coach your family with practical strategies.

Leisure and play

A child's main occupation is play. Through play children build skills, discover their sense of self and connect with others.

Education

We work in schools and childcare, helping staff understand your child's learning style with strategies that support their learning.

Your Team Link

One contact, a whole team

If your Occupational Therapist is your Team Link, they'll be your main contact. They coordinate across every area of your child's development and stay in regular contact with the rest of your team, at home, in the community and at kinder or school.

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