Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Paediatric
Occupational Therapy

Mobi Kids Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Paediatric Occupational Therapy in Bella Vista, NSW

At Mobi Kids, we understand the importance of participation and independence when it comes to your child’s daily tasks. Our goal is to support your child in reaching their full potential, helping them gain a strong sense of self while mastering daily tasks and activities.

Our Occupational Therapists dive deep to assess and nurture your child’s growth

Your child tackles a range of activities every day. Our skilled occupational therapists work closely with you and your child to assess their unique needs and create personalised strategies to help reach meaningful goals. Whether it’s at home, school, or in the community, we’re here to support your child’s growth and success in the places that matter most to them. 

Our therapy model utilises intentional play to achieve effective results that drive functional growth and progress. We are committed to crafting and delivering therapy that is engaging AND effective.

Mobi Kids occupational therapists

What can a Paediatric OT help address?

Fine motor skills are essential for performing precise and detailed tasks that involve the small muscles of the hands and fingers. These skills are crucial for activities such as writing, drawing, cutting, and manipulating small objects.

Our OTs provide targeted interventions and activities to enhance hand-eye coordination, improve hand dexterity, and strengthen finger muscles, helping your child develop the fine motor skills needed for daily tasks and academic success.

Play is a fundamental aspect of a child’s growth, promoting creativity, social interaction, and problem-solving abilities. Through play, children learn to navigate social dynamics, experiment with new ideas, and develop critical thinking skills.

Our OTs support play skill development by designing engaging and meaningful play activities that encourage imagination, cooperation, and the application of new skills in a fun and supportive environment. We can help your child build confidence and competence in both structured and spontaneous play.

Visual motor skills are essential for coordinating what your child sees with how they move their hands. These skills are crucial for tasks such as writing, drawing, and using tools.

Our OTs can help to work on your child’s visual tracking, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to integrate visual information with motor actions.

Handwriting involves the ability to form letters and numbers legibly and efficiently.

Our OTs addresses handwriting challenges by focusing on grip strength, letter formation, spacing, and overall writing mechanics, helping your child develop neat and legible handwriting skills.

Emotional regulation involves managing and responding to emotional experiences in a healthy and adaptive way.

Our OTs support children in developing strategies to recognise, understand, and appropriately express their emotions, enhancing their ability to cope with stress and maintain emotional balance.

Social skills are vital for interacting effectively with peers and adults. Our OTs can support your child to develop their communication skills, turn-taking, and understanding of social cues, fostering better relationships and social interactions.

Sensory processing refers to how the brain interprets and responds to sensory information from the environment. Our OT assists children in managing sensory input, addressing sensitivities or under-responsiveness, and developing strategies to navigate sensory experiences more adaptively.

Self-care activities encompass toileting, dressing, eating and drinking, grooming, and sleep.

Our OTs focus on addressing your child’s specific needs in these areas, helping to foster greater independence and confidence in daily routines.

Executive functioning includes skills such as planning, organising, problem-solving, and managing time.

Our OTs help develop your child’s cognitive skills through structured activities and strategies that improve their ability to manage tasks and make effective decisions.

Equipment prescription involves recommending and providing adaptive tools or devices to support your child’s daily activities.

Our OTs assesses your child’s needs and prescribes equipment that enhances their ability to perform tasks independently.

Equipment that we can prescribe include:

  • Manual/power wheelchairs
  • Specialised prams/strollers
  • Specialised indoor/car seating
  • Sleep and positioning equipment
  • Hoists/slings and bathroom equipment​

What does Paediatric OT involve?

While each program is individually tailored,  an Occupational Therapy session may involve:

Sensory Processing

Task Analysis

Task-specific Therapy

Self-care Training

Astronaut Program

CO-OP Approach

Equipment Prescription

Upper Limb Therapy

Intensive Model of Therapy

Get in touch with our friendly team to chat about your child’s unique goals and challenges

We are proud to be a fully NDIS registered practice and can treat children of all ages. 
Get in touch with us to discuss your child’s specific needs.

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