Occupational Therapy in Melbourne
We focus on helping children develop the skills needed for daily activities and enhancing their overall quality of life. Occupational Therapists support children with developmental delays, learning difficulties, and mental health challenges by improving self-care tasks, school performance, and social skills. We tailor Chinese occupational therapy services to the bilingual community in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Occupational Therapists work with children and their families, providing family-centred practice to maximise development, achieving their goals, and increasing their independence in everyday tasks.
Occupational therapists work closely with both the family and educators to support the kids adapting to different environment.
Below are some examples of the OT areas we can provide support for:
– Parent support/consultation for kids with special needs
– Attention and concentration
– Self-care skills
– Fine motor skills
– Gross motor skills
– Play skills
– Social skills
– School / Kinder readiness
– Executive functioning
– Sensory, behavioural, and emotional regulation
– Prescribing and using adaptive equipment
FAQ Occupational Therapy
What does an OT help with?
OT helps children build skills for everyday life: fine motor skills, handwriting, emotional regulation, play, attention, sensory needs, and self-care tasks (e.g., dressing, feeding).
How do I know if my child needs OT?
Common signs include: difficulty sitting still, clumsiness, trouble with school tasks, sensitivity to noise or textures, or delays in fine motor/self-care skills. If you're unsure, we can assess and advise.
Do you offer bilingual OT sessions?
Yes — our OTs can support families in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin.
Do I need a referral for OT?
No referral needed. You can contact us directly. A GP referral is only required if you plan to use Medicare funding.
Can NDIS be used for OT?
Yes — for self-managed and plan-managed plans.
We hope these FAQs help clarify our services and put your mind at ease. Our team at Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy is here to support your child and family in every step, whether you’re navigating gross and fine motor development or understanding sensory needs, whether it’s in our clinic or at your home in Blackburn, Box Hill, or surrounding areas. Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions – no question is too small. We’re here to help!
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At Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy our occupational therapists support children and adolescents (and sometimes adults) to develop everyday skills—play, self-care, school tasks and social confidence—through bilingual sessions in English, Cantonese or Mandarin. Located in Blackburn (serving Box Hill, Burwood, Glen Waverley), we integrate therapy into your family’s culture and language to help your child thrive at home, school and beyond.