Occupational therapists help children who experience difficulties with fine or gross motor skills, handwriting, self-care and sensory processing.
Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well being through occupation. Paediatric occupational therapists help children develop skills in the areas of self-care, school and play, as these are seen as a child's main areas of occupation. By supporting children and enabling them to achieve their maximum potential, paediatric occupational therapists indirectly work on developing confidence, self esteem, social skills and general well being. For more information visit the Occupational Therapy Australia website.
- Has difficulty with pencil grip, holding and using scissors correctly, letter formation and/or letter reversals
- Has difficulty with self care tasks such as, using cutlery, dressing his/herself e.g. tying shoelaces, buttons, zips), or decreased independence with toileting
- Has delayed motor skills, is clumsy, or has reduced hand eye coordination
- Is a fussy eater
- Has difficulty maintaining attention and concentration
- Has difficulties with sensory regulation including, covering ears when there is noise around, overreacting to sensations such as touch, smell, or light
- Has difficulties with social skills and/or making friends
- Experiences emotional regulation difficulties such as, excessive meltdowns and tantrums, and difficulty calming down
- Developmental Delay – mild to complex
- Cerebral Palsy and other neurological conditions
- Down Syndrome and a range of other syndromes
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Sensory Processing difficultiess
- Learning Disabilities
- ADD/ADHD
- Toileting difficulties and constipationy
- Feeding difficulties and fussy eaters
- Literacy and Handwriting
- Post Botox therapy
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Do I need a referral?
Is there any funding?
What is involved in an initial assessment?
What do I need to prepare for an assessment?
What will the therapy sessions entail?
Our Multidisciplinary Advantage
If your child requires support from a range of allied health professionals, our unique and collaborative working structure allows for your child to receive the best possible care from across all disciplines we offer. We are able offer joint assessments and therapy sessions with all our allied health services as well as joint feedback, goal-setting, and review meetings.
Please get in touch if you have any further questions. We would be happy to discuss our range of services which are available for your or your child. Give us a call, email us or click on the button below today to make an appointment.
