Prahran Paediatric Occupational Therapy Industry Leaders
Are you worried that your child may not be reaching developmental milestones?
At Physio Inq, our paediatric occupational therapists support children and adolescents to build the everyday skills they need to feel more confident and capable at home, at school and in the community.
Physio Inq comes to you. With flexible in-home and telehealth occupational therapy for kids across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, so support can fit around your family’s routine.
Whether your child needs support with fine motor skills, sensory regulation, self-care, or emotional development, we focus on practical, achievable goals that help your family thrive.
Paediatric occupational therapists work alongside children and families to make daily activities easier and more achievable, from managing sensory challenges and improving coordination to building confidence in social and learning environments.
Our OT’s use current research and practical tools to assess your child’s needs and create evidence-based programs that support steady progress and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Paediatric OT's have specialist skills and experience in helping children through crucial periods of development with activities such as:
- Self care: building independence in dressing, bathing, toileting, eating, doing chores, making a snack and organising themselves so daily routines feel more manageable at home and school.
- Play and leisure: supporting social interaction, imaginative play and participation in leisure and sport activities so children can join in with more confidence.
- School: supporting classroom participation through skills like concentrating, following instructions, handwriting and typing so learning tasks feel less stressful.
How Paediatric Occupational Therapy Helps
Our experienced OTs work with children and families across Ipswich and other serviced areas, including support for families searching for OT Penrith, to:
- Improve fine and gross motor coordination so children can write more comfortably, climb and play with confidence and complete daily tasks with less frustration.
- Build independence in self-care (e.g., dressing, eating, toileting) so mornings, mealtimes and routines can run more smoothly.
- Support sensory processing, attention and emotional regulation so children can feel calmer, more focused and better equipped to handle transitions and busy environments.
- Enhance handwriting, play and social interaction skills so children can keep up with school tasks and connect with others more easily.
- Create supportive home and school environments that make it easier for your child to participate in everyday activities.
Each program is individualised, ensuring every child feels supported to build practical skills, confidence and independence in everyday life.
Physio Inq OT’s will set goals with your family and child, and support your child to achieve these goals by:
- Helping your child build skills through targeted, engaging activities that feel relevant to their everyday life.
- Providing clear, practical advice to help you adjust routines, activities or home environments so everyday life is easier and more manageable for your family. This can also include support with suitable equipment when needed.
- Offering consistent guidance to parents, carers and teachers so everyone is helping your child in achieving the same goals at home, at school and in the community, including families seeking support from our wider service network.
We work with you to support day-to-day function and participation in ways that make sense for your family. After an initial assessment, your Physio Inq OT will coordinate with you, other relevant professionals, carers, and family members to assist in developing a treatment plan and strategy that is best suited.
What to Expect From Our OT Assessment & Sessions
- Comprehensive Assessment – We begin with a detailed occupational therapist assessment, exploring your child’s strengths, challenges and daily routines so therapy fits naturally into family life.
- Goal Planning – Together, we identify meaningful goals aligned with your child’s developmental stage and your family’s priorities, so you know what you’re working towards and why.
- Therapy Sessions – Practical, play-based activities that help children develop skills while staying engaged, motivated and comfortable in familiar environments.
- Ongoing Review – Regular progress updates and program adjustments to ensure therapy continues to meet your child’s changing needs and stays on track.
All reports are clear, timely and NDIS-ready, making coordination with support coordinators, plan managers and referrers simple.
Development Areas Included in Our Sessions
Unlike a clinic-based approach, our mobile OT sessions use your child's real-life settings to build functional skills. Every session is play-based and tailored to your child’s unique interests.
- Fine Motor and Handwriting Skill Development: Targeted activities to improve pencil grip, scissor use, manipulation skills, and speed/legibility for school tasks.
- Sensory Processing and Regulation: Strategies to help children manage responses to sensory input (like noise or touch) and improve focus, calm, and emotional regulation.
- Self-Care and Independence: Building proficiency in crucial daily living skills, such as dressing, feeding, toileting, and establishing consistent hygiene routines.
- Gross Motor Coordination and Play: Improving balance, climbing, jumping, and ball skills, integrating physical movement into fun, developmental play scenarios.
Social Skills and School Readiness: Utilising role-play and structured activities to enhance turn-taking, peer interaction, emotional literacy, and classroom participation.
Other Occupational Therapy services that Physio Inq is able to offer
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Common Conditions Our Paediatric OTs Support
Our paediatric occupational therapists support children with a wide range of developmental and functional challenges, focusing on building skills, participation and independence, including support for:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
- Global developmental delay
- Sensory processing challenges
- Fine or gross motor delays
- Learning or handwriting difficulties
- Emotional regulation or behavioural concerns
We also provide support for children accessing NDIS occupational therapy for children, Home Care Packages and private funding.
We also provide support for children accessing NDIS occupational therapy for children, Home Care Packages and private funding.
FAQs
What age groups do your paediatric OTs work with?
From toddlers through to teenagers, our therapists adapt their approach for each developmental stage.
Do you provide OT reports for NDIS plans or schools?
Yes. Our assessments and reports are detailed, timely and suitable for NDIS and educational use, with the same high standards applied for families accessing Occupational support across Australia.
Can therapy be done at home?
Absolutely. Wherever possible, our therapists provide in-home OT for children so skills can be practised in the places your child uses them every day.
Are telehealth sessions effective for kids?
Yes. Our online OT sessions are engaging, family-friendly and ideal for remote or busy families.
About Physio Inq's Care
We prioritise in-home occupational therapy wherever possible, allowing children to learn and practise skills in familiar, comfortable environments that reflect real daily life. From time to time, circumstances such as staffing, demand and availability may prevent this from occurring. In those instances, we will assist in arranging alternative service methods such as telehealth for Occupational Therapy.
At Physio Inq we can deliver high-quality and timely in-home and online Allied Health Services. Our Occupational Therapy For Children services are available in Prahran and the surrounding areas:
- Albert Park
- Armadale
- Arthurs Seat
- Aspendale
- Aspendale Gardens
- Balaclava
- Balnarring
- Balnarring Beach
- Baxter
- Beaumaris
