Occupational Therapy
KidsPT offers strengths-based and family-centered therapy, centering around evidence-based practices. As a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists and allied health assistants (AHA’s), we provide a holistic approach. Our focus is on the individual needs of the child, their family, and their broader support system.
To best serve our community, KidsPT offers one-on-one therapy, group therapy sessions, and a variety of workshops for service providers and the wider community. Our AHA’s also assist with therapy sessions, implementing treatment and therapy plans under the direct supervision of the primary therapist.
Our team of Occupational Therapists offer a range of services including:
- Fine motor skills such as drawing, cutting and handwriting
- Gross motor skills such as climbing, balance and ball skills
- Play skills
- Sensory processing
- Social skills and opportunities for connection
- Sensory, emotional and behavioural regulation
- School readiness and executive functioning
- Concentration and attention
- Fussy eating
- Dressing and toileting
- Self-care and independence
- Equipment prescription such as bathing and toileting, beds, hoists and car modifications
- Assessments
- Group programs
- Transition assistance to childcare, kindergarten and school
- Improved participation, inclusion and independence in activities, play and the local community
- Parent, carer and teacher education, support and resources
Service locations can include:
- KidsPT Clinic, 11 Bell Street Ivanhoe 3079
- Home
- Childcare, kindergarten or Early Learning Centre
- School
- Local community facilities (ie pool, play centre, gym, park)