What We Support

Children experience emotions and regulation in different ways. We help families understand what may be happening beneath the surface and explore strategies, environments and supports that help their child feel safe, connected and able to participate.

Every child experiences sensory information differently. We help children and families understand individual sensory needs and preferences, and find practical ways to support comfort, regulation and participation at home, school and in the community.

When falling asleep, staying asleep or settling into bedtime is difficult, it can affect the whole family. OT can explore the sensory, environmental, regulation and routine factors that may be influencing sleep and help families find approaches that work for them.

We support children who experience challenges around eating and mealtimes, including selective eating, sensory differences around food, using cutlery, sitting at the table and developing the skills needed for safe and comfortable eating.

Toileting involves much more than simply learning to use the toilet. We can support children with body awareness, routines, sequencing, clothing, wiping and other factors that can make toileting challenging.

Getting dressed, brushing teeth, showering, managing fastenings, tying shoelaces and looking after personal hygiene are all important everyday occupations. OT can help children develop skills and find adaptations that support greater participation and independence.

Play is one of childhood’s most important occupations. We support children to participate in play in ways that are meaningful to them, from exploring toys and imaginative play to games, playgrounds, sport and shared play with others.

Friendships and social situations can look different for every child. We support children to understand and navigate social experiences, communicate their needs and participate in relationships and communities in ways that feel authentic to them.

Planning, remembering, organising, starting tasks and moving between activities are skills we use throughout everyday life. OT can help children understand what supports their brain and develop practical strategies for home, school and increasing independence.

Fine motor skills are involved in so many everyday activities, including drawing, cutting, using cutlery, doing up buttons, typing and opening containers. We support children to develop skills and explore adaptations that make these tasks more accessible.

Handwriting draws on many different skills, including fine motor control, visual perception, posture, motor planning and letter formation. We look beneath the writing itself to understand what may be making it difficult and what support could help.

From crawling and climbing to running, jumping, balancing, riding a bike and ball skills, we support children to develop the movement skills they need to participate in everyday activities, play and recreation.

School asks children to manage much more than academic learning. We can support participation across classroom routines, transitions, attention, organisation, managing belongings, written work, playgrounds, lunch and other parts of the school day.

Things like packing a school bag, making the bed, helping with laundry, preparing simple food, caring for a pet or contributing around the home can all build participation and independence. OT can help break everyday tasks down and find approaches that work for the individual child.

As children grow, the things expected of them change too. OT can support children and young people through transitions and increasing independence, from starting school and managing new routines to developing life skills and preparing for work.