OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE WORKING WITH CHILDREN

Occupational therapists provide assessment and therapy for children who are experiencing difficulties in their development and learning. The areas occupational therapists may assess include play skills, self-care skills, feeding skills, sensory processing, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, visual-motor coordination, visual perception, handwriting, social skills and self-esteem.

This indicates that the Occupational Therapist is registered with Medicare to provide rebated sessions via the Chronic Disease Management services with referral via GP

Metro - North of the River

Abilitations Occupational Therapy Service

Toni Farquharson

4 Myrtle Avenue, Sorrento, 6020

: 0419960577

Secondary Email: [email protected]

School and home visiting service providing assessment and intervention for children with prewriting, writing and drawing, fine motor control, thinking skills – problem solving and perception, visual processing and pre-reading, planning and organisation, body control and posture, attention to task and sensory processing difficulties.

Kidz OT Essentials

Rebecca Eley, Felicity Matthews, Natalie Lea

PO BOX 2418 CLARKSON WA 6030

: 0433 559 356

Website: http://www.kidzotessentials.com/

Providing school based occupational therapy services for primary school students. - Screening assessments (Kindergarten and Pre-Primary students) - Assessments of primary school students - Individual school based intervention services - School based group intervention - Parent information sessions - Teacher professional development sessions For additional service enquiries please contact Kidz OT Essentials.

Kids Cancer Support Playgroup

KINGSLEY

3 Goollelal Drive Kingsley

: 0451081725

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Facilator of a Playgroup for Children, siblings and families from the Oncology Wars at PCH and PMH 3b. Focus is to give children opportunities for child directed play, social skills and learning something ways to develop healthy coping skills to assist them on their oncology and life journey. Children PCH and sibling 0-7.

Ace Therapy Services

Fraser Clarke, Leesa Moran,

Stirling - Unit 9, 49 Cedric Street; Rockingham - Unit 11, 5 Goddard Street

: Stirling 0427 670 368 or Rockingham 0439 350 668

Website: https://acetherapy.com.au/

Ace Therapy provides therapy services throughout Perth, we have offices in - Stirling and Rockingham. We are passionate about helping children to improve their skills while also having fun We offer Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physiotherapy for children. Our team of therapists are selected for their experience and skills providing therapy and working with people to achieve the best outcomes.

  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Spark Therapy

Samantha Watters

Unit 2 884 Beaufort street, Inglewood 6052

: 0484641509

A skilled therapist with 17 years experience in working with children in infancy, early childhood and adolescence. Spark Therapy will work towards meeting goals related to neurological impairment, fine motor skills (eg handwriting), gross motor skills (eg developmental coordination difficulties), play, sensory processing , challenging behaviour and self-help skills (eg mealtimes). With a comprehensive assessment battery and skilled intervention, we look forward to maximising your child's potential.

SleepLinks

Perth

48 Shakespeare St

: 0403285855

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sleeplinks.com.au

Community based occupational therapy service with focus on sleep, for people of all ages with developmental, neuro-motor, neurological and health conditions.

Strive and Thrive Therapy

Mobile service

: 0400628868

Website: https://striveandthrivetherapy.com.au

Strive and Thrive Therapy is a mobile occupational therapy assessment service. We visit homes and schools in the Perth Metro area. We currently offer a range of assessments including a general developmental assessment, sensory profile assessment, functional capacity assessment, and autism diagnostic assessment (allied health component only, alongside a partnering speech pathology service). We are able to assess children privately or using NDIS funding (given funds are self-managed or plan-managed). Note that autism diagnostic assessments are not able to be funded by NDIS.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism

Shine OT

Jen O'Shea

Wembley Downs, Perth, Western Australia

: 0406087656

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.shineot.com.au

Shine OT is a specialised paediatric Occupational Therapy practice offering services to children from 2 years of age onwards. Shine OT is a mobile service providing OT to clients North of the river. OT can be provided in the school, home or daycare setting. We provide expert knowledge and intervention in the following areas: Fine Motor, Gross motor, Sensory Processing, Self regulation, Visual Perception, Handwriting, School readiness. Shine OT also provides Kindy and Preprimary screening to schools.

Blossom Therapy WA

Emma Marpole

The Whitford Family Centre 21C Endeavour Road Hillarys, 6025

: 0405181196 or 0405181196

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.blossomtherapywa.com.au

We have 16 years experience working with children 0-18 years old with a variety of needs. We work from a clinic in Hillarys and also in schools, day care centres and in homes. We develop individualised plans, where the interventions are fun, evidence based, family friendly and focused on enhancing development and independence. Areas addressed include fine motor, gross motor, self-care and play skills. Also, Motor planning, sensory processing and attention skills. We are part of a multidisciplinary team providing occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology services.

Prosper Health Collective

Natalie Leishman

15/51 Cedric Street Stirling WA 6021

: 08 6381 0071

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: https://prosperhealthcollective.com.au/

A multidisciplinary private practice specialising in paediatric occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychology (also available for adults) services. We are a predominantly clinic based service with the capability for mobile services if in the best interest of the goals. Our focus is on child and family centred care, working in collaboration with the family and other important people in the childs' life. Our main areas of OT intervention and knowledge are ADHD, Autism, executive functioning, emotion regulation, sensory processing, fine/gross motor skills and school readiness.

OT to Your Door

Susanne Parker

P.O Box 817 Scarborough 6922

: 0481 590 089

Website: http://ottoyourdoor.com.au/

Susanne has over 20 years of experience as an OT working with children and can provide OT services in the comfort and convenience of your home. School appointments can also be arranged after the initial home visit. For children aged 2 -12 years and their families. Providing services within a 30 km radius of the Scarborough office. Telehealth services are also available. Providing support where children are experiencing difficulties with fine motor skills, handwriting, coordination, sensory processing/ emotional regulation, visual perception, and independence in daily activities.

Balance to Bloom

Isabelle Nash

PO Box 867, Innaloo WA 6918

: 0492 126 778

Website: https://www.balancetobloom.com.au

Balance to Bloom offers holistic and inclusive occupational therapy services for children 2-21 and their families across the Perth Region. We believe in providing trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming supports and solution that will work for your child and family in everyday settings. Balance to Bloom has therapists with additional training to support children with complex trauma, autistic children and families, LGBTQIA+, working with teens and more.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism

Narelle Rodgers Occupational Therapy

Narelle Rodgers

Karrinyup 6018

: 0416612181

Website: http://www.narellerodgersot.com

Provides support for children and teenagers in the areas of: 1) continence, bladder and bowel health, toileting independence, enuresis. 2) fine motor & gross motor skills, sensory processing and independence skills 3) emotional resilience & regulation, art therapy and counselling

I Can! Occupational Therapy

Dianella

123 Walter Rd W Dianella WA 6059

: +61424290271

Secondary Email: [email protected]

I'm an occupational therapist, with 16+ years experience in paediatrics and disability. I love working with children and their families to achieve independence in every day tasks, like dressing, feeding, toileting, play and self regulation skills. I work with children and their caregivers on developing and improving the skills needed in all relevant environments eg home, school and day care. I am Medicare and private health fund registered, have working with children clearance and police clearance. I can work with NDIS self and plan managed clients.

Equip for Life

Fiona Kemp

West Leederville WA 6007

: 0412 901 754

Equip for Life is a private OT service providing a range of service to families that have a child with a disability, particularly those with complex or multiple disabilities. Services are provided within the home, school, day care or other relevant settings. Services can include: direct intervention, one off consultations, programme development, recreation options and programmes, equipment prescription, home modifications, staff training. Services are available for people of all ages and disabilities. Equip for Life is based in metro Perth, but visits to country areas can be arranged.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Early Intervention OT

Shannae Colan

Perth, WA, Northern Suburbs

: 0429390623

I have extensive experience and a passion for working with young children and their support networks. I am skilled at using play to assess and manage interventions to assist with supporting development. I am passionate about creating strategies that fit into families everyday life whilst challenging and encouraging independence. I can help with the following, and more: Complex disability Play development Engagement and social interactions Developmental delay Fine and Gross motor skills School readiness skills Problem solving independence.

Perth Occupational Therapy

Camilla Holt

763 Canning Highway Applecross 6153 21/127 Herdsman Parade Wembley 6014

: 0468737848

Website: https://perthoccupationaltherapy.com.au/

Camilla Holt at Perth OT has clinics based in Applecross and Wembley. Her areas of expertise include handwriting and literacy. Camilla has over 20 years experience in assessing and treating children and young people (ages 4-18) with a variety of conditions, including joint hypermobility, and how it affects hand function. Personalised assessment and treatment are provided using a functional, skills based approach with a primary focus on educational outcomes.

TherapySPOT

Kerry Wallace

Unit 8 55 Hampden Rd Nedlands WA 6009

: 0432 139 473

Website: https://therapyspotperth.com.au

The OT’s at TherapySPOT specialise in early intervention for children from infancy through primary school. Whether you child is struggling with anxiety, sleep issues, social skills, sensory, emotional regulation, attentional or motor difficulties, our dedicated team is here to guide you every-step of the way. We believe in parent-centred care. We have adopted the relationship based DIR:Floortime approach that empowers parents to foster a deep understanding of their child’s individual needs to create a nurturing environment where children develop confidence and competencies.

  • Registered for Better Access to Mental Health

Kids Shine Therapy Services

Kendra Sunits

Mobile Therapy Service

: 0423 060 527

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.facebook.com/kids.shine.therapy

Kids Shine is a mobile therapy service providing high quality paediatric OT and speech therapy in homes, schools, and community settings. We work with children aged 0 – 10, specialising in supporting children with disabilities such as autism, developmental delay, Down syndrome, and other diagnoses. We use the early childhood approach to therapy – partnering with families to set goals, complete assessments, and provide individualized intervention. We provide services across a range of support needs; early intervention, school skills, fine-motor, self-care, mealtimes, regulation and play skills.

Jayne McGoldrick Occupational Therapy

Jayne McGoldrick

PO Box 606 Duncraig 6023

: 0435126611

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.jmot.com.au

A mobile service for children age 2-18 years. Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention takes place in the child's home, school or daycare environment depending on the needs of the child and family. Servicing the Northern Suburbs, visits are available up to 15 minutes travel from Duncraig 6023. Jayne has over 15 years experience, and is able to assist with developing children's independence in daily activities, sensory processing skills, emotional regulation, attention and concentration, social skills and play, fine and gross motor skill development.

Step Ahead Occupational Therapy Services

Corene Wainstein

184 Hampden Road Nedlands 6009

: 0410651755

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.stepaheadot.com.au

Child and Family centred Paediatric Private Practice for babies, children and young adults up to the age of 13 years. Work closely with other Multi- Disciplinary Teams and Professionals. Experienced staff provide mainly clinic based individual and small group therapy sessions, and assessments to address individual needs. Gross and fine motor skills, sensory processing and regulation, modulation of attention and behaviours, learning/handwriting and self care skills to help children to develop the confidence and skills for activities they want to or need to do and to reach their potential.

Inscribe Occupational Therapy

Janet Richmond

63 Cheriton Drive Carramar WA 6031

: 0448337003

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: https://inscribeot.com/

Assessments, individual and group therapy for young people from birth to 18 years.

It's Your Journey

Anne Nguyen

Mobile Occupational Therapy Service

: 0420 288 994

It’s Your Journey is a mobile therapy service offering quality and personalised paediatric Occupational Therapy services to children, adolescence and their families at home, school and in the community. Areas of speciality includes Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay/Intellectual Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Down Syndrome, and other diagnosis.

Kids Shine Therapy Services

Kendra Sunits

3 Ashfield st Dianella

: 0423 060 527

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: https://kidsshine.com.au/

Kids Shine is a mobile therapy service that provides high quality paediatric occupational therapy and speech therapy in your home, school, and community. We work with children aged 0 – 10, specializing in supporting children with disabilities such as autism, global developmental delay, Down syndrome, and other diagnoses. Building trusting relationships is at the foundation of what we do. OT services cover a range of areas including: regulation supports, sensory processing, self-care, play and fine motor skill development, mealtime support, attention/learning and handwriting skills.

North Beach Occupational Therapy

Bernadette Wiegele

16 Millar Rd North Beach 6020

: 08 94488170 or 0466726896

Website: http://www.facebook.com/NorthBeachOccupationalTherapy

Over 25 years experience with assessment ant treatment of children up to 12 years. Individual sessions only. Treatment of sensory, postural control, attention/ concentration , organisation, fine and gross motor, visual perception, handwriting and self care needs. Uses play, music, sensory activities along with structured learning goals to enhance function at school and home. Bernadette works in a team with an experienced Speech Pathologist and Psychologist.Continues with ongoing training with Developmental Issues, ADHD, Sensory Processing, Sensory Integration, Handwriting, Literacy and Play

Empower You OT

Tennille Archer

North Beach, WA

: 0499314361

Website: http://www.empoweryouot.com.au

Empower You OT is a mobile and telehealth-based service offering Occupational Therapy assessment, reports, coaching and ongoing therapy for kids, teenagers and young adults with disabilities. Empower You OT focus on developing an empowering therapy journey that works best for you and your family. Empowering clients to own their therapy journey and have endless possibilities to grow and achieve their goals.

iShine Children's Occupational Therapy

Kimeshni Varsani

Currajong Crescent, Craigie, WA, 6025

: 0494100697 or 0483339622

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.ishineot.com/

Mobile paediatric occupational therapy services for children aged 3-16 years. Services include: -Individual Assessment -Individual Therapy for fine and gross motor skills, visual perceptual skills, sensory processing, regulation, emotional regulation, cognitive skills, self-care skills. -School Readiness Screening -Functional Capacity Assessments -Parent & Teacher Consultations/Coaching Sessions Mobile Services (school, home, community), servicing Perth's inner metro, northern, and coastal suburbs. Private & NDIS (self-managed & plan managed) clients

Gymworks Occupational Therapy

Helen Cooper, Sue Beurteaux, Thomas Burchfield, Victoria Callaghan, Clare Jongeling, Katy Rutter, Cooper Hamilton, Melissa Rowles

1-100 Walters Drive Osborne Park WA 6017

: 6164 9631 or 0412 710 957

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.gymworksot.com.au

Gymworks OT offers assessment and a wide range of programs for children delivered by a very experienced team of OTs in excellent facilities. We believe in working hand in hand with families, teachers and other health professionals to help children reach their potential whether they have DCD, ASD, ADHD or a specific learning disorder such as dysgraphia or difficulties with fine motor skills. We have a number of allied health professionals on site including Bubbles Speech Pathology and Let's Go Physio. We accept self and plan managed NDIS clients.

  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

West Coast Occupational Therapy Services

Rebecca Eley, Felicity Matthews

Unit 13/1 The Gateway Edgewater WA 6027

: 08 9301 0052

Website: http://www.westcoasttherapy.com

Private paediatric occupational therapy practice, offering assessment and intervention services to children aged 3-12 years of age. Areas of intervention include, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, sensory development, visual perceptual skills, core strength and stability, body awareness and coordination, attention, and self care skills. We believe in providing client centred practice, with close consultation with family, school and other key support people.

OT to GO: Mobile Occupational Therapy for Kids

Vanessa Wheeler

Mobile Service

: 0419194272

Website: http://www.ottogo.com.au

OT to GO is a private occupational therapy practice offering services to primary school and pre-kindy aged children in the northern suburbs of Perth. Vanessa has over 25 years experience working in both the public and private sectors, within mainstream and specialist schools, and in close collaboration with teachers and parents. Therapy sessions take place within the child’s school, home or childcare centre. Areas of intervention include attention and concentration, self-regulation, fine motor skills and handwriting, coordination, gross motor skills, visual perception, and organisation.

AIM Therapy for Children

Jasmine Fong, Emma Lessing, Candice Thomas, Rinda Strydom, Thuy Anh McGrath, Shannon Jakovcevic

1b/228 Cambridge Street, Wembley WA 6014 1/101 Winton Rd, Joondalup WA 6027 8/83 Catalano Circuit Canning Vale WA 6155 2 Waldron Boulevard, Mandurah WA 6210

: 08 61508339 or 08 93003544

Secondary Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.aimtherapy.com.au

At AIM Therapy we are passionate about helping children to improve their skills while also having fun! We offer Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and Physiotherapy for children. Our main premises are located in Perth including Wembley, Joondalup and Canning Vale, all providing multidisciplinary services. Our secondary premises are located in Rockingham and Mandurah, all providing Occupational Therapy services. We also provide home and school visits, ask us if we can come to you.

  • Registered for Better Access to Mental Health
  • Registered for Helping Children with Autism
  • Registered for Better Start for Children with Disability

Updated: 21.11.2024