What does an occupational therapist do for a child?

An occupational therapist for children helps kids develop essential skills for daily life, including motor skills, self-care, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.

What is the role of occupational therapy in children?

The role of occupational therapy in children is to support their growth and independence by improving fine motor skills, gross motor skills, self-regulation, and participation in school and home activities.

What's a typical OT session like for a child?

A typical OT session for a child includes fun, play-based activities tailored to their needs, focusing on motor coordination, sensory exercises, and practical skills for daily routines.

What is the role of an occupational therapist for a child?

An occupational therapist for a child works with families to assess needs, set therapy goals, and provide exercises that build confidence, independence, and functional abilities.

Service Delivery

Occupational Therapy Paediatric Services in Melbourne, Victoria

Choosing the right OT service delivery model is essential to your child's therapeutic success. Our occupational therapy paediatric services offer multiple pathways designed to meet families where they are literally and figuratively. Serving NDIS participants throughout Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs, we provide expert occupational therapy services through flexible delivery options that adapt to your child's unique needs and your family's schedule. Our experienced therapists offer in-home, school-based, and telehealth services, ensuring continuity of care across all environments. Our NDIS occupational therapy services prioritize accessibility, convenience, and evidence-based interventions that empower children to thrive in the environments that matter most — whether that's their residence, classroom, or through our occupational therapy services online. Families across Victoria can also access our occupational therapy online Australia programs for flexible, high-quality support.

In-Home Occupational Therapy Services

Our in-home occupational therapy services provide children with the support they need in the most natural and familiar setting—their own home. This approach, grounded in the principles of social services and occupational therapy, allows our therapists to observe and address challenges as they occur in real time, using everyday routines and environments as therapeutic opportunities.

School-Based Occupational Therapy Services

Our school-based occupational therapy services support students in developing the skills they need to participate and succeed in their educational environment. Our collaboration with educators and families reflects a community service occupational therapy approach, ensuring that therapy strategies extend beyond the classroom and positively impact the wider community.

Parent/Caregiver Education & Coaching Services

At Wonder Kids OT, we believe that empowering parents and caregivers is essential to a child’s success. Our education and coaching services provide families with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to support their child’s development consistently across all environments.