At our clinic, we believe there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to occupational therapy. We take the time to understand each child’s individual strengths, interests, needs and goals, creating therapy that is meaningful, engaging and tailored specifically to them.
We value connection before compliance, curiosity before judgement, and meaningful participation over simply achieving a task.
We use a strengths-based, neuroaffirming approach that celebrates neurodiversity and respects each child’s unique way of experiencing the world. Rather than focusing on “fixing” a child, we work alongside children and their families to build confidence, develop skills, reduce barriers and support participation in the activities that matter most to them.
We support children with a wide range of presentations, including:
At Play & Thrive we believe in discussing with you what therapy options are best for you and your child. We offer a range of services to suit you and your child’s needs.
We assess a child’s function in a range of areas such as Sensory, Behaviour, Activities of Daily Living, Play, Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Social Skills. This helps with understanding the child’s strengths and areas of difficulty as well as support funding applications if relevant. We also complete Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA).
We provide 1:1 therapy for your child in their home, school or community space. This therapy is individualised and guided by family focused, child led goals.
Parent and/or educator education sessions help empower and enable key people in the child’s life to understand the child more and be across the child’s therapy goals. This supports transfer of skills across many environments as well as ensuring everyone is working to a common goal.
Circle of Security® Parenting is an internationally recognised, evidence-based program that supports parents and caregivers to better understand their child’s emotional needs and strengthen their relationship. Through practical strategies and reflective discussions, you’ll learn how to recognise your child’s cues, respond with confidence, and build a secure foundation that supports emotional wellbeing, resilience and healthy development. Courses run online or in person.
Whether your child has a diagnosis, is waiting for an assessment, or you’re simply noticing that everyday activities are becoming challenging, we’re here to help.
Our goal is to empower children to thrive in ways that are meaningful to them while supporting families with practical, compassionate strategies that can be used at home, school and in the community.