Clinic Appointments
Our therapy rooms are welcoming, child focused, spacious and fully equipped. Located in central Beerwah with plenty of parking outside.
Mobile Services
Servicing the Sunshine Coast hinterland and rural and remote communities within 100km of Beerwah. Visiting homes, child care centres, schools and workplaces.
Tele-Health
We are able to provide quality care and therapy sessions via videoconferencing to support families in rural and remote communities.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well being through occupation. Paediatric occupational therapists help children develop skills in the areas of self-care, school and play, as these are seen as a child's main areas of occupation. By supporting children and enabling them to achieve their maximum potential, paediatric occupational therapists indirectly work on developing confidence, self esteem, social skills and general well being. For more information visit the Occupational Therapy Australia website.
A child would benefit from seeing an occupational therapist if he/she:
Has difficulty with pencil grip, holding and using scissors correctly, letter formation and/or letter reversals
Has difficulty with self care tasks such as, using cutlery, dressing his/herself e.g. tying shoelaces, buttons, zips), or decreased independence with toileting
Has delayed motor skills, is clumsy, or has reduced hand eye coordination
Is a fussy eater
Has difficulty maintaining attention and concentration
Has difficulties with sensory regulation including, covering ears when there is noise around, overreacting to sensations such as touch, smell, or light
Has difficulties with social skills and/or making friends
Experiences emotional regulation difficulties such as, excessive meltdowns and tantrums, and difficulty calming down
Our occupational therapists are experienced in working with:
Developmental Delay – mild to complex
Cerebral Palsy and other neurological conditions
Down Syndrome and a range of other syndromes
Acquired Brain Injury
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Sensory Processing difficulties
Learning Disabilities
ADD/ADHD
Toileting difficulties and constipation
Feeding difficulties and fussy eaters
Literacy and Handwriting
Functional Capacity Assessments
Assistive Technology Applications
Assessments
A typical assessment is between 45 – 90 minutes. Informal and formal assessments are often used depending on the needs and abilities of each child. We take a consultative approach throughout the assessment and take into consideration the needs of the family and goals of other professionals involved.
Therapy Sessions
A typical therapy session is between 30 – 60 minutes depending on the child’s goals. Sessions are unique and individualised and generally comprise of a range of different activities to motivate and interest your child whilst helping them to achieve their goals. We also allow time for discussion with parents, carers, teachers to review goals, strategies, progress and homework activities.
Parent/Teacher Training
Training programs assist parents and teachers in furthering their knowledge about speech and language development. Programs can cater to any number of parents/teachers and can be held during work hours or after work hours.
Our Multidisciplinary Advantage
If your child requires support from a range of allied health professionals, our unique and collaborative working structure allows for your child to receive the best possible care from across all disciplines we offer. We are able offer joint assessments and therapy sessions with all our allied health services as well as joint feedback, goal-setting, and review meetings.
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No, you can simply make a booking to see one of our therapists. However, if your child is under the care of more than one health professional, it is often beneficial for their primary health carer to provide us with a formal referral as this can provide additional information on your child’s development which can then be used to help support your child’s speech and language needs.
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An initial assessment typically involves talking to a parent/caregiver to gather background information about the child, observing the child in his/her natural environment, completing a range of formal/informal assessments, and enjoying some play based activities. The activities and assessments conducted will vary depending on the child’s needs.
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We ask that you complete a client questionnaire prior to an initial appointment - you will receive a copy of this attached to your initial confirmation email. If you have any documents/reports from other professionals/teachers, these are handy to have available as well.
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Therapy sessions are unique and individualised to each child, depending on the child’s needs. Generally therapy sessions comprise of a range of different activities to motivate and interest your child whilst helping them to achieve their individual goals. Therapy sessions typically run for 30-60 minutes. At each session, we also allow time for discussion with parents/carers/teachers to review goals, strategies, progress, and homework activities.
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Yes. There are a range of funding options available including NDIS, Medicare, and Private Health. For more information visit our Funding and Rebates page or feel free to contact us directly on 07 5435 2130.
Make An Appointment
Please get in touch if you have any questions or wish to discuss the range of services that are available for you or your child. Give us a call, email us or click on the button below to make an appointment.