How we can help
How we can help
Occupational Therapists work with individuals and their families to participate in daily activities that are important and meaningful to them. This can be achieved by collaborating with families to build on strengths, address barriers and develop functional skills.
Before commencing therapy, our Occupational Therapists will conduct a comprehensive assessment, depending on your child’s and family’s needs. The assessment, observations, and our discussions with you will help to establish therapy goals to guide your child’s ongoing therapy.
Elements of your child’s individualised therapy plan may include some of the following:
Developing Social & Play Skills
Establishing & maintaining friendships
Noticing and interpreting body language and cues
Problem solving
Understanding perspectives & differences
Play skills
Getting Set for Kindy & School
Developing planning and organisation skills such as starting and finishing a task and time management
Handwriting skills including letter formation, handwriting speed, and legibility
Participating in group activities such as games and learning tasks
Improving Daily Living Skills & Self Care
Dressing skills such as managing zippers and buttons
Toilet training
Hygiene routines including showering and brushing teeth
Mealtime routines including participating in meal preparation and trying new foods
Autism, ADHD & Developmental Delays
Emotional regulation
Sensory processing challenges
Socialisation and building relationships
Enhancing Fine & Gross Motor Skills
Developing a functional pencil grip
Using scissors effectively and safely
Using cutlery such as forks, spoons, and knives
Developing ball skills and participating in games
Improving balance and coordination
Managing Sensory Processing Difficulties
Managing sensitivity to sound, touch, movement
Emotional regulation
Adjusting to change
Environmental modifications to adapt to your child’s needs