Helping your child build independence in school, play and daily life

How do I know if my child needs occupational therapy?

 

If your child or youth has difficulty with attention, handwriting, coordination, sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation or daily routines, an Occupational Therapy consultation can help.
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What age should a child start occupational therapy?

 

Children can start speech therapy as early as 6 months to 2 years old if there are concerns about engagement, social skills, play, fine and gross motor skills. Early intervention is important, as it can significantly improve a child’s ability to participate in daily activities, play and social interactions.

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What does a occupational therapy session involve?

 

Occupational therapy sessions are play-based, engaging and tailored to your child’s needs. Sessions may include: Movement and Coordination, Executive Functioning training, Handwriting and Fine Motor skills, Social and Emotional Skills, Positive Behaviour management and more!. Parents, caregivers and teachers are often guided and coached on strategies to use at home or in schools to support progress.

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How long does occupational therapy take to see results?

 

Progress depends on your child’s needs, consistency of therapy, and practice at home. Some children show improvement within a few sessions, while others may require longer-term support. Your therapist will provide clear goals and regular updates.

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Can my child grow out of these difficulties?

Some children do improve over time, but it can be difficult to predict. Early support helps prevent challenges from affecting your child’s learning, confidence and social participation

A consultation with an Occupational Therapist can help you understand whether your child is on track and what supports are needed.

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Do you use equipment like swings, sensory tools or gym setups?

 

Yes. We use a range of therapy equipment where appropriate. However, our approach is functional, goal and evidencebased.
We focus on helping your child succeed in real-life situations, not just in the therapy room.

We will only recommend tools or strategies that are relevant and beneficial to your child’s needs.

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How is your Occupational Therapy approach different?

 

We focus on helping children apply skills in real-world environments- at home, in school and in the community.

We work closely with families to understand your child, set meaningful goals and provide practical strategies you can use daily. We believe that the parent-child relationship is essential to a child's development. As such we involve parents through coaching and guidance during sessions, so you feel confident supporting your child- after all you spend most time with them! We also have the support of a multi-disciplinary team so information and updates are coordinated and shared across disciplines so that sessions can be more targeted. 

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My child is not able to write fast enough during examinations. Can you help with school access arrangements?

 

Yes- we can support your child to apply for school access accommodations by providing a detailed clinical report that you can submit to your child’s school . Our Occupational Therapists conduct standardised assessments (e.g. handwriting speed, fine motor skills, visual-motor integration) to understand your child’s difficulties. Based on findings, we will determine whether your child may benefit from accommodations such as extra time etc. 

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Where needed, we work closely with our Educational Psychologist to provide a more comprehensive understanding of your child’s profile. If your child undergoes further assessment with us (e.g. learning or cognitive assessments), we are able to integrate findings across disciplines into a unified report. This provides:

• A clearer and more accurate picture of your child’s strengths and challenges

• Stronger clinical recommendations

• More comprehensive support for school-based accommodations

This collaborative approach helps ensure that recommendations are well-supported and meaningful for both home and school settings.

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What is the Therapeutic Listening Program (Vital Sounds)?

 

The Therapeutic Listening Program (Vital Sounds) is a specialised listening program designed to support: sensory processing, attention and regulation and emotional responses. It involves listening to modified music through headphones as part of a structured programme. The use of Therapeutic Listening depends on your child’s specific sensory and regulatory needs.

We will only recommend it if it is clinically appropriate and beneficial for your child.

 

What is Interactive Metronome and how does it help?

 

Interactive Metronome is a structured programme that helps improve timing, coordination, attention, focus and motor planning

It uses rhythmic exercises to strengthen the brain’s ability to process timing, which supports learning and movement. Like all our interventions, Interactive Metronome is used only when it aligns with your child’s goals and needs.

We prioritise individualised therapy, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

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