Routines & transitions
Explore getting ready, self care, moving between activities and making everyday expectations easier to understand.
Health In Context / Paediatrics
Support that understands your child and their world.
Paediatric occupational therapy and allied health enquiries for children and teenagers, including autistic children and children with ADHD. Our focus on hidden disabilities means we consider the effort behind routines, sensory needs, play and participation, including needs that may be less apparent at school or in appointments.
Eligible telehealth and face to face community visits are available now, subject to clinician capacity. Mobile visits in Sydney and South West Sydney; national enquiries welcome. We confirm age range, clinician and suitable setting before booking.
Paediatric occupational therapy for everyday life.
What happens at school may look different at home. We ask about the demands, sensory experiences, communication and changes around your child, as well as their interests and strengths.
Sensory needs & play
Consider comfort, rest, play and the environments where your child spends time.
School, friendships & growing up
Explore participation, communication demands and changes in routines as children grow into teenagers.
Your child’s priorities within your family’s context.
We make room for your child’s way of communicating and involve them in goals and choices in ways that fit their age and understanding. Parents and carers bring valuable knowledge of everyday life.
The aim is meaningful participation, comfort and autonomy. Our approach draws on OT models and, for autistic children, Australian guidance on learning, participation and wellbeing. We adapt activities and environments to your child’s strengths and preferences.
Working with your family and other supports
We discuss who needs to be involved, communication preferences and appropriate consent before sharing information. Where agreed, this may include working with your child’s school or existing clinicians.
Our team model includes occupational therapy, physiotherapy and practical support from allied health assistants. Each enquiry is matched to practitioner skills and availability; not every clinician sees every age group.
Frequently asked questions
Is paediatric OT only about handwriting or fine motor skills?
No. OT can also look at play, self care, daily routines, transitions, sensory needs and participation at home, school or in the community. The starting point is what is important to your child and family, and what is making those activities difficult.
How is my child involved in therapy decisions?
We listen to your child’s communication, interests and preferences in ways that fit their age and understanding. Parents and carers bring important knowledge, too. We explain activities, notice discomfort and make room for a child to pause or decline. Consent and decision making support are discussed before care begins.
Do we need an autism or ADHD diagnosis first?
You can make an initial enquiry without a diagnosis. Describe the everyday activity or situation you would like help with. We will discuss clinician suitability and any requirements that apply to assessment, reports or funding.
Can you work with a school or other supports?
Where useful and agreed with you, we can discuss working with the people already involved in your child’s life. We confirm consent, what information is needed, the purpose and any fees before sharing information or arranging additional work.
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