Occupational Therapy Services
Occupational Therapy supports children of all ages to build the skills they need to take part in everyday activities, such as playing, learning, self-care and joining in at home, school and in the community. Some children find daily activities challenging due to differences in motor skills, attention, planning, emotional regulation or sensory processing. An Occupational Therapist works with the child and family to understand what is making these tasks tricky and why. Therapy is practical, child-centred and engaging, using fun, meaningful activities to support skill development and independence. Occupational Therapy can take place in the clinic, or within the child’s everyday environments such as home, school or daycare, where skills are most meaningful and useful.
Sensory Processing and Regulation
How a child notices, understands and responds to sensory information such as sound, movement, touch and body awareness, and how this impacts behaviour, attention, emotions, sleep and participation in daily life.
Life Skills
A child’s ability to manage everyday activities such as self-care, routines, sleep, independence at home, school and in the community, and participation in work and leisure as they grow.
Gross Motor Skills
A child’s ability to use their whole body for movement and coordination, including strength, balance, posture, endurance and motor planning needed for play and physical activities.
Fine Motor Skills
A child’s ability to use their hands and fingers for tasks such as handwriting or typing, using tools, dressing, eating and managing everyday objects.
Visual Perception
A child’s ability to understand and make sense of what they see, supporting skills such as reading, finding objects, coordination, dressing and completing daily tasks.
Mealtime Management
Support for children who experience challenges with eating, such as restricted food choices or mealtime stress, to help make family meals calmer and more enjoyable while gently expanding food experiences.
Play and Social Interaction
A child’s ability to engage in play, join others, share interests and build relationships, recognising that play styles and social interaction look different for every child.
Cognitive Skills
The thinking skills children use to learn and function each day, including attention, memory, organisation, problem solving, self-regulation and understanding others’ perspectives.