Occupational Therapy
Every child experiences and explores the world in their own way. Some children may need extra support to build independence in everyday tasks like dressing, writing, regulating emotions, or joining in at school. Our occupational therapists are here to support you and your child with therapy that’s playful, practical, and centred around your child’s unique strengths and needs.
Areas we commonly support include:
Early Support for Development and Daily Routines
We work with younger children to support early developmental skills like dressing, toileting, play, and attention. Sessions are child-led, play-based, and designed to build confidence in everyday routines.
Fine Motor Skills and Handwriting
If your child is finding it tricky to hold a pencil, use scissors, or complete school tasks, we offer fun and practical therapy to strengthen hand control, coordination, and handwriting skills.
Sensory Processing and Regulation
Some children experience the world in a way that feels too loud, too fast, or too overwhelming. We help children understand and manage their sensory preferences, using strategies that support comfort, calm, and focus.
Emotional Regulation and Behaviour
We support children to recognise emotions, manage big feelings, and develop positive coping strategies. Therapy might include movement, games, and calming tools tailored to your child.
Play and Social Skills
Play is how children learn and connect. We help children build play skills, learn to share space with others, and develop confidence in social interactions—all through joyful, engaging activities.
School Readiness and Transitions
Whether your child is starting school or adjusting to a new learning environment, we can help with routines, classroom behaviours, attention, and motor skills to support a confident transition.
Feeding and Mealtime Challenges
Our occupational therapists offer gentle, sensory-informed support for children who struggle with eating. This may include picky eating, food refusal, or difficult mealtime routines. We also offer our fun and supportive Food Explorers group program.
Visual Processing, Attention and Executive Functioning
If your child finds it hard to focus, stay organised, or manage tasks, we can support the development of attention, visual processing, and planning skills through playful, practical activities.
Neuroaffirming Support for Neurodivergent Children
We embrace neurodiversity and offer therapy that supports your child’s unique brain and way of being. Sessions are strengths-based, respectful, and tailored to what matters most to your child and family.