Parents Guide &
Frequently Asked Questions

Helping you understand OT, therapy, and how we support your child’s development.

About Occupational Therapy

Paediatric OT supports children to participate in everyday life — including play, learning, self-care and social interaction — by building skills and strategies for success.

We support children from birth through to adolescence (0–15 years).

No. We support any child experiencing developmental, sensory, regulation, learning or participation challenges.

OT focuses on participation, daily function and regulation, while physiotherapy focuses more on movement, strength and posture.

Special Considerations

Yes — we support children in developing oral motor and orofacial myofunctional skills, including chewing, feeding skills and positive mealtime routines.

Yes — including mouth breathing, sleep challenges and regulation. We collaborate with relevant health professionals.

A therapy approach supporting oral muscles, breathing, swallowing and oral development.

Yes — we assess and support sensory processing and regulation needs.

Yes — we collaborate with schools to support learning and participation.

Practical Questions

If participation in daily life is impacted — including routines, learning, regulation or development — support may be helpful.

No referral is required.

Yes — depending on eligibility and plan type.

We provide strategies and guidance to continue progress outside sessions.

Call or email our clinic.

Parent Partnerships

Yes — parents are active partners in the therapy process.

Yes — including educators, GPs, paediatricians and allied health teams.

Goals are co-created with families and tailored to meaningful participation outcomes.

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