Mental Health

Occupational therapist services for kids and adolescents

Our occupational therapists work with people of all ages – we can help infants, children and adolescents in supporting their ability to participate in daily life activities such as self-care, productivity (i.e. school) and leisure.

Pediatric occupational therapists work collaboratively with your child, family, schools, teachers and any other health professionals involved with your child’s care to plan and implement strategies/interventions. This plan aims to enable you and your child to participate in activities at home, in school or wherever your child would like to thrive!

We adopt a play-based approach to intervention, as it provides a fun and engaging experience for your child to learn and develop important life skills, including:

• Fine motor and gross motor skills
• Sensory regulation 
• Visual perception 
• Body awareness
• Praxis (sequencing and planning) 
• Emotional regulation  
• Self-care (toileting, showering, eating and cooking) 
• Routine planning 
• Play and social skills  

Occupational therapist services for adults and older adults

Our occupational therapists also work with adults and older adults of all abilities to maximise independence, and improve physical and mental well-being. We work closely alongside you to identify your strengths, and the barriers in your environment which may be preventing you from doing what you want/need to do. From here, we can help you work out practical solutions to overcoming these challenges, based on your individual circumstances.

How do our Dandenong occupational therapist services work?

Initial Meeting

An informal meeting to get to know you as a person, what is important to you, and what is getting in the way of what you want, need, or are expected to do.

Assessment

Depending on the need, we may conduct a formal assessment with you to have a better understanding of your current abilities and your environment to determine which course of intervention will best suit you. Assessment includes the use of standardised procedures, interviews, observations in a variety of settings and consultation with significant people in the person’s life.

Planning

With the information gathered, we work with you to develop a plan which includes short and long-term aims of treatment which considers your unique strengths and environmental factors. 

Intervention

Intervention focuses on strategies which are aimed to enable and facilitate your ability to perform the chosen tasks. We can also work on adapting the settings in which you live, work, socialise or play in. 

Collaboration

We recognise the importance of teamwork and communication. Collaboration and coordination with other professionals, families, caregivers and volunteers are important in the realisation of your journey! 

Book a consultation with our Dandenong occupational therapists today

To book your initial consultation with our experienced occupational therapists, don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll be happy to assist. We also provide evidence-based hydrotherapy, clinical Pilates, massage and bracing treatments