Paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT)​

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At Milk and Honey Art Therapy, our Occupational Therapy services are tailored to support children and young people with developmental, emotional, and sensory needs. Our goal is to enhance each individual’s independence, wellbeing, and daily functioning across home, school, and community settings.

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What We Offer

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🔹 Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)

Functional Capacity Assessments are vital tools in NDIS planning and reviews. Conducted by our qualified occupational therapists, these comprehensive evaluations assess an individual’s daily function, strengths, and support needs.
FCAs provide:

• Clear recommendations for supports and interventions

• Insightful documentation for NDIS applications and reviews

• Planning guidance for life transitions and long-term goals
  These assessments are typically NDIS-funded. Pricing may vary based on complexity.

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🔹 Initial OT Assessment

Our initial assessment aims to understand the child’s current abilities, needs, and aspirations. It includes:

• Standardised assessment tools

• Clinical observations

• Family interviews and goal setting
  This assessment informs a personalised therapy plan aligned with both the participant’s NDIS goals and everyday routines.

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🔹 Ongoing OT Sessions

Ongoing sessions are delivered weekly or fortnightly, depending on client needs. Each session includes:

• Goal-focused therapeutic interventions

• Play-based and functional activities

• Evidence-based strategies to promote skill development

Our OTs work closely with families, educators, and support teams to ensure consistent, holistic progress.

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Therapy Goals for Children with Autism & Developmental Needs

We address a wide spectrum of functional and developmental goals, including:

• Sensory Processing: Supporting children to respond appropriately to sensory input (e.g., sound, touch, movement).

• Emotional Regulation: Teaching calming strategies and emotional awareness to manage anxiety and meltdowns.

• Motor Skill Development: Strengthening fine and gross motor skills for coordination, handwriting, and physical activities.

• Social Skills: Encouraging engagement, turn-taking, and peer interaction.

• Independence: Building daily living skills (e.g., dressing, toileting, feeding) to foster autonomy.

• Communication: Supporting both verbal and non-verbal expression through OT-informed interventions.

• Cognitive and Executive Functioning: Enhancing memory, planning, attention, and flexibility in thinking.

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Therapeutic Activities May Include:

• Sensory Integration Therapy: Activities designed to regulate and balance sensory responses.

• Therapeutic Play: Play-based interventions that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and emotional resilience.

• Skill-Building Tasks: Focused exercises to support handwriting, self-care, and classroom participation.

• Behavioural and Emotional Support: Strategies to reduce challenging behaviours and increase coping skills.

• Parent and Caregiver Coaching: Practical, in-home strategies to strengthen routines and reinforce learning in daily environments.

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All OT services are available to NDIA-managed, plan-managed, and self-managed participants under the NDIS.

For referrals or to discuss how OT can support your child’s development, please contact us directly. We're here to walk alongside your family with compassionate, expert care.