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We endeavor to match pediatric occupational therapist requirements to the right services. By matching the right therapist to individual needs the path towards attaining your goals are possible. We install confidence in our relationships with therapists to ensure that great outcomes are achieved for all parties.
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How We Can Help You
Searching for the right occupational therapist has been further complicated due to changes in recent legislation, NDIS funding and the diverse choices in services. Our technology matches your therapist requirements. We do the work for you by putting you in touch with a therapist to put you on the right track
Match and get on the road to the right therapy
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What is an OT?
How Can an OT help?
Occupational therapy is used when a child is having difficulty with everyday tasks. An occupational therapist can identify your strengths and difficulties
An OT can help you maintain, regain or improve your independence by using different techniques, changing your environment and using new equipment.
You may wish to seek advice or assessment if your child is experiencing difficulties in the following areas
Attention and concentration- sitting still in class, fidgety, learning difficulties, always on the move, impulsive and distractible, starting and completing tasks, listening and following instructions.
Fine- motor skills- handwriting, drawing, cutting with scissors, fatigues easily when doing fine motor tasks.
Gross motor skills- frequent falls, climbing stairs, ball skills, playing on equipment, carrying out physical tasks, poor posture and endurance, delay in developing motor milestones.
Sensory Processing issues- frequently seeking movement and touch, overly sensitive or emotional to sensory input, difficulty coping with noise, overwhelmed in the classroom and community.
Independence skills- dressing, toilet-training, using cutlery for mealtimes, grooming and brushing teeth.
Challenging behaviours- regulating emotions and behaviours to participate in activities, remaining calm, accepting changes in routine.
Play and social skills- engaging with others in play, playing appropriately with toys, turn-taking, sharing, working in a group, extending interests in other areas.
An OT can also assist
Work with children with a range of challenges and conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, Dyspraxia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Work with your child’s unique and lovable personalities, interests, strengths and challenges.
Encourage parents, caregivers and educators to be involved in therapy working together as a team.
Utlise models such as Sensory Integration, Floortime Model, Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance, Wilber Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique, Listening Program, M.O.R.E-approach, Keyworker Model
Coordinate and integrate therapy with services such as speech pathology.