Occupational Therapy
If you’re looking for a passionate, caring and dedicated paediatric occupational therapist for your child - reach out to our friendly team to find out more.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) supports people of all ages to develop the skills they need for everyday life. “Occupation” refers to the meaningful activities we do each day — playing, learning, socialising, caring for ourselves, and participating in home, school, and community life.
Our Occupational Therapists help individuals build, strengthen, or adapt these skills so they can participate more confidently and independently in the activities that matter most to them.
Our approach considers the many factors that influence development and wellbeing, including physical abilities, sensory processing, emotional regulation, cognitive skills, family routines, and the environments in which people live and learn.
Our Occupational Therapists help individuals build, strengthen, or adapt these skills so they can participate more confidently and independently in the activities that matter most to them.
Our approach considers the many factors that influence development and wellbeing, including physical abilities, sensory processing, emotional regulation, cognitive skills, family routines, and the environments in which people live and learn.
How Can Occupational Therapy Support My Child?
Occupational Therapy helps children & young people develop the skills they need to participate confidently in everyday life. This may include building physical, sensory, emotional, and functional skills that support independence at home, school, and in the community.
Everyday Skills
Everyday Skills
Supporting children to participate in everyday activities such as dressing, feeding, handwriting, toileting, play, school tasks, and community activities.
Fine & Gross Motor Skills
Fine & Gross Motor Skills
Developing strength, coordination, balance, hand skills, and motor planning for activities such as writing, drawing, using cutlery, climbing, and sports.
Sensory Processing
Sensory Processing
Helping children understand and respond to sensory input so they can stay calm, focused, and ready to learn and play.
Emotional Regulation
Emotional Regulation
Supporting children to develop self-regulation, coping strategies, and confidence when managing challenging situations.
Family Capacity Building
Family Capacity Building
Working closely with parents and caregivers to provide strategies, routines, and supports that fit naturally into everyday life.
Our Approach
At Pepper Kids Therapy, our Occupational Therapists provide personalised, collaborative, and evidence-based support to help children & young people build the skills they need for everyday life.
Strengths-Based Support
Personalised therapy tailored to each child’s goals, strengths, and developmental needs.
Collaborative Care
Working closely with families, educators, and key supports to ensure consistent and meaningful progress.
Consistent Strategies
Embedding practical strategies into everyday routines to support participation across home, school, and therapy environments.
Evidence-Based Practice
Using research-informed approaches to guide therapy and support meaningful outcomes.
Occupational Therapy Assessments
Our Occupational Therapists provide comprehensive assessments to better understand your child’s strengths, developmental needs, and support requirements. Assessments help guide therapy planning, identify areas for support, and provide recommendations for home, school, and everyday environments.
Assessments may involve a combination of standardised tools, observations, and discussions with families and educators to build a clear understanding of your child’s strengths and support needs.
Assessments may involve a combination of standardised tools, observations, and discussions with families and educators to build a clear understanding of your child’s strengths and support needs.
Assessing fine motor, gross motor, coordination, and motor planning skills.
Understanding handwriting development, pencil grasp, and written output.
Assessing how children interpret and process visual information needed for learning and daily tasks.
Comprehensive assessments of developmental skills for children from birth up to age 21.
Understanding how children respond to sensory input and how it impacts participation in everyday activities.
Assessing everyday independence skills such as self-care, routines, and participation in daily activities.
Identifying skills needed for successful participation in school environments.
Detailed assessments used to understand functional abilities and support NDIS planning and funding decisions.
Book an appointment
Are you ready to get started?
CALL US - 1300 755 246or, fill out your details below. We’re super responsive.
