Our Occupational Therapy services offer engaging activities to help children with developmental disabilities gain independence, develop skills and reach their full potential at home or in the community. Services may include completing assessments, consultations and interventions. We help children of all age groups engage in meaningful activities in several areas, including:
Occupational Therapy :
Emotional Regulation:
Awareness, attention & concentration, regulation tools & strategies
Social Play & Skills:
Communication, problem solving, turn taking, collaborative play, friendships
Fine Motor:
Pre-writing & handwriting, scissor skills, utensil use
Gross Motor:
Posture & motor planning, balance & coordination, body awareness
Sensory Processing:
Sensory assessment, tools & strategies
Cognitive Skills:
Self direction & memory, planning & organisation, executive functioning
Self Care:
Toileting & sleep, dressing & routines
To support skill development in these areas, we consider factors such as motor development, sensory processing, self-regulation and environmental modifications. Our goals are to identify barriers and introduce appropriate strategies. All occupational therapy services are provided using a therapy assistant model with regular supervision options. Visits to the school and daycare are provided as well.
A screening offers an opportunity for parents to ask questions and get answers. If we don’t have the answers, we can offer direction and help you find the answers from reputable professionals that we trust. The Therapist also broadly and informally looks for age-appropriate skills while presenting some fun to engage in tasks. We will also ask about what the parent and/or teacher sees at school or home.
Screenings are based primarily on completed forms and parent report. If needed, a therapist will make a recommendation for a more detailed full evaluation to objectively measure performance and set goals as needed.
If minimal delay or concern is noted, the therapist will offer ideas and suggestions. An invitation to return for a follow-up screen will also be extended, so we can ensure that the ideas helped and everything is back on track. These screenings are conducted once a month and need to be scheduled
Paediatric Physiotherapy is a vital component to the health and well being of children who may have any number of conditions, both genetic, acquired or other.
Our practice philosophy is to promote strength and development through play and exercise. We provide a holistic and comprehensive approach that is backed by clinical experience.
Our Paediatric Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants work with children of all ages. Our therapists commonly work with kids at critical stages of child development and growth. Helping children with Physiotherapy needs is quite unique and specialised from an anatomical, physiological and psychological perspective. We provide evidence based professional care, which is client and family focused.
Having one of our Paediatric Physiotherapists attend to your children’s needs at a location that is convenient to you and your child can save you time, pain, and any unnecessary discomforts.
Physiotherapy (Physio) supports children’s physical capacity and independence in areas such as:
Milestones & Gross Motor:
Sitting, crawling, running, jumping, throwing & catching
Strength & Mobility:
Exercises & activities. Addressing joint, muscle, or nervous system issues causing weakness, pain, or movement difficulties
Balance & Coordination:
Enhancing balance, posture, and coordination skills.
Correcting posture and gait issues.
Fine Motor:
Grasping, lifting & manipulating objects. Advice & demonstrations on using supportive devices like wheelchairs or orthotic devices.
Injury & Condition Management:
Injuries to bones, joints, muscles, & ligaments. Assisting with neurological conditions like cerebral palsy & muscular dystrophy & respiratory conditions such as asthma and cystic fibrosis.
