Children’s Occupational Therapy Services
Helping Your Child Thrive in Daily Life
Occupational Therapy is an evidence-based practice that transforms children's lives by enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence and wellbeing. Our pediatric occupational therapists use person-centered approaches to support your child's development and help them overcome barriers in their daily activities.
What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
Children's occupational therapy focuses on the activities of daily living that matter most to your child's growth and development.
Our experienced pediatric OTs work with families to address essential life skills including:
Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting
Pencil grip and handwriting development
Scissor skills and craft activities
Manipulating small objects and toys
Daily Living Skills
Independent dressing and self-care
Eating and mealtime skills
Personal hygiene routines
Gross Motor Coordination
Balance and coordination
Physical play and sports participation
Movement planning and body awareness
Sensory Processing Support
Managing sensory sensitivities
Developing coping strategies for
overwhelming environmentsImproving focus and attention
Independence & Life Skills
Money management and basic maths concepts
Community navigation and safety
Building confidence for school and social situations
Emotional Regulation
& Social Skills
Managing emotions and behavioral responses
Developing autonomy and self-advocacy
Improving play skills and peer interactions
Conditions We Support
Our pediatric occupational therapists have extensive experience working with children and families across a variety of diagnoses and developmental differences, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Supporting communication, sensory needs, and social skills
ADHD - Improving attention, organization, and self-regulation
Cerebral Palsy - Enhancing mobility and adaptive skills
Neurological Conditions - Supporting recovery and adaptation
Sensory Processing Difficulties - Helping children manage sensory challenges
Global Developmental Delay - Supporting overall development across multiple skill areas
Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) - Improving motor planning and coordination skills
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) / Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) - Developing flexible approaches and coping strategies
Family-centered Care
We believe that families are the most important part of a child's therapy team. Our occupational therapists work closely with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure that therapy goals align with your family's priorities and daily routines.
We provide practical strategies that can be implemented at home, school, and in the community to maximise your child's progress and independence.
Assessments
We offer the following standardised assessments:
MOVEMENT ABC2
DASH
Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting
Sensory Profile 2
Beery VMI
Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration
TVPS
Test of Visual-Perceptual Skills (non-motor): 3rd Edition
and non-standardised assessments:
Gross Motor Difficulties
Fine Motor Difficulties
Attention and Concentration
Regulation
Dressing, difficulties organising self and items