Beyond general Occupational Therapy support, our Springwood team runs a number of focused programs — from helping little ones build motor skills through play, to supporting NDIS participants with functional capacity assessments. Here’s a closer look at what we offer.
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Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Every child deserves the chance to play, learn and engage with the world confidently. Our paediatric OT sessions help children build essential life skills in a way that feels fun and empowering — because children learn best through play, and that’s exactly how we structure our sessions.
Through playful, engaging sessions, we support children to:
- Strengthen fine and gross motor skills
- Improve attention and focus
- Build emotional regulation
- Develop independence in daily routines
- Boost confidence and social skills
We partner with families to make sure therapy goals are meaningful and practical, offering comprehensive assessments, individual therapy plans, home and school strategies, and parent coaching — often working alongside educators, psychologists and speech pathologists for holistic care. Common areas we help with include developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and attention challenges, sensory sensitivities, handwriting, cutting, dressing and feeding, and emotional and social development.
Sensory & Emotional Regulation
Does your child struggle with big emotions or sensory overload? Sensory regulation is about how our brains process sensory information — sound, movement, texture, light. Some children are oversensitive and avoid certain sensations; others are undersensitive and seek out constant movement or touch. Emotional regulation is about recognising, understanding and managing feelings in healthy ways. When these two systems work together, children can focus better, connect with others and take part more fully in daily life.
Our OT sessions help children recognise their body’s signals, learn self-soothing and grounding techniques, create calm-down plans that work at home and school, and build focus and resilience through sensory play and movement — often incorporating mindfulness, breathing exercises and sensory circuits. We work closely with families and educators so strategies stay consistent across every environment, and alongside our psychologists to support the whole person, not just the symptoms.
Fine & Gross Motor Skills
Strong motor skills are the foundation of independence. Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers — used for writing, buttoning, or using utensils. Gross motor skills involve larger muscle groups — used for running, climbing, balance and coordination. When these skills are underdeveloped, children can find it hard to keep up in class, join in play, or manage daily tasks independently.
Our sessions use movement, play and real-world tasks to build handwriting and pencil control, balance, posture and body awareness, core strength and stability, bilateral coordination, and self-care skills like tying shoes, dressing and feeding — often through obstacle courses, games and sensory play that make learning feel natural. We also provide home programs and school collaboration so children get consistent support wherever they are.
School Readiness
Starting school is a big milestone, and it can feel just as overwhelming for parents as it does for kids. School readiness goes beyond knowing letters and numbers — it’s about being emotionally, physically and socially prepared for a classroom environment. From an OT perspective, that means being able to focus attention and follow instructions, regulate emotions in a busy classroom, sit and maintain posture, hold a pencil and begin writing, interact and play with peers, and manage self-care tasks like toileting, dressing and unpacking lunch.
Our School Readiness program meets each child where they are, combining playful, hands-on activities with evidence-based strategies across fine and gross motor skills, sensory regulation, emotional awareness, social skills and self-care — always working closely with parents and educators so progress carries over from clinic to home and classroom.
NDIS & Functional Capacity Assessments
Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming — you don’t have to do it alone. Our Occupational Therapists provide Functional Capacity Assessments and ongoing therapy to support individuals and families on their NDIS journey.
A Functional Capacity Assessment evaluates how well someone can manage daily living tasks — self-care, mobility, communication and social participation — to help identify support needs and inform NDIS funding recommendations. We provide Functional Capacity Reports for NDIS applications and plan reviews, goal-setting and therapy planning, assistive technology recommendations, ongoing capacity-building sessions, and collaboration with your broader support team. Our aim is to make the process clear and empowering — not just paperwork for funding.
Home, Kindy & School Visits
Sometimes the most useful therapy doesn’t happen in a clinic — it happens right where you live, learn and play. We offer home, kindy and school visits within 10km of our Springwood clinic, so therapy fits naturally into your real-world environment. This can include assessing your home layout, supporting routines like mornings, bedtime or homework, coaching parents and caregivers, practising daily living tasks, and liaising directly with schools or support coordinators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do these programs suit?
Our paediatric programs support children and teens, while our NDIS and functional capacity services are available for adults as well. Get in touch and we’ll help match you with the right program.
Do you offer these services at Browns Plains?
Our Occupational Therapy programs are based at our Springwood clinic, with home, kindy and school visits available within 10km of Springwood.
Is a Functional Capacity Assessment covered by NDIS?
Funding depends on your NDIS plan. Visit our Fees & Rebates page for details, or get in touch and we can talk through your options.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re looking for support with sensory regulation, motor skills, school readiness or an NDIS assessment, our team is here to help.