Welcome to Posity’s Occupational Therapy for Kids!
We offer expert paediatric occupational therapy services aimed at helping children of all ages develop essential life skills. Using a personalised, play-based approach, our highly trained therapists support children in reaching their full potential by improving motor skills, encouraging social development, and fostering independence.
We offer both in-clinic sessions at our Blackburn and Bundoora locations, as well as telehealth services for added convenience.
Why Choose Posity for Kids’ Occupational Therapy?
Expertise:
At Posity, our paediatric occupational therapists are specialists in child development, sensory integration, and developmental delays. Our team helps children navigate everyday challenges, enhancing their confidence and independence.
Personalised Approach:
Every child is unique, and so are our therapy sessions. We work closely with families to tailor therapy plans that address each child’s specific needs.
Family-Centred Care:
We actively involve parents and caregivers in the therapy process, ensuring the family plays a central role in supporting the child’s progress.
Holistic Care:
Our multidisciplinary approach involves collaboration with speech therapists, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals to provide comprehensive, holistic care.
Evidence-Based & Neuroaffirming Practices:
Our therapists use evidence-based methods tailored to each child’s abilities, offering neuroaffirming support that respects the child’s unique perspective and experience.
Why Choose Posity for Kids’ Occupational Therapy?
Expertise:
At Posity, our paediatric occupational therapists are specialists in child development, sensory integration, and developmental delays. Our team helps children navigate everyday challenges, enhancing their confidence and independence.
Personalised Approach:
Every child is unique, and so are our therapy sessions. We work closely with families to tailor therapy plans that address each child’s specific needs.
Family-Centred Care:
We actively involve parents and caregivers in the therapy process, ensuring the family plays a central role in supporting the child’s progress.
Holistic Care:
Our multidisciplinary approach involves collaboration with speech therapists, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals to provide comprehensive, holistic care.
Evidence-Based & Neuroaffirming Practices:
Our therapists use evidence-based methods tailored to each child’s abilities, offering neuroaffirming support that respects the child’s unique perspective and experience.
Telehealth Services:
Expanding our reach, our Telehealth services ensure that no child is left without support. Through virtual assessments and interactive therapy sessions, we bring Posity’s expertise directly into your home.
Comprehensive Developmental Assessments:
We delve deep into each child’s abilities and challenges, assessing motor skills, cognitive development, emotional and social well-being, and sensory processing.
Our Occupational Therapy Services for Children
Assessments:
We conduct comprehensive assessments to identify your child’s strengths and challenges, including developmental, sensory, and functional evaluations.
One-on-One Therapy:
Our personalised sessions focus on improving fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, sensory processing, and social interactions, all based on your child’s developmental needs.
Group Programs:
Our group therapy programs promote social skills, teamwork, and shared learning experiences, which are especially beneficial for children with social communication challenges.
Telehealth OT:
For families preferring at-home therapy, our telehealth services offer the same high-quality care in a virtual setting.
Customised Therapy Plans:
Our therapy plans are living documents, constantly evolving as we collaborate with families, educators, and health professionals to address and adapt to the changing needs of each child.
Educational Collaboration:
We extend our services to schools and kindergartens, working in concert with educational staff to create environments that support every aspect of a child’s development.
Our Occupational Therapy Programs for Children
School Readiness:
We prepare children for academic success by developing skills like handwriting, focus, and classroom behaviour management.
Sensory Integration:
Our sensory integration program helps children manage sensory processing challenges, enabling them to regulate and respond to sensory stimuli effectively.
Play-Based Therapy:
Our engaging, play-based approach motivates children while enhancing motor coordination, problem-solving, and social skills.
Self-Care Skills:
We help children build independence by teaching everyday self-care activities like dressing, eating, and hygiene.
How Occupational Therapy Supports Child Development
Occupational therapy plays a crucial role in helping children thrive in daily life. Posity’s services benefit children by:
- Enhancing participation in school and learning activities.
- Supporting emotional and social development.
- Building self-care skills such as feeding and dressing.
- Developing sensory regulation strategies.
- Fostering confidence and independence.
NDIS Occupational Therapy for Kids
Posity is a registered NDIS provider, offering tailored occupational therapy services for NDIS participants. We guide families through the NDIS process and create therapy plans that align with your child’s goals and funding. Our NDIS services support children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, and other challenges, helping them achieve their full potential.
Locations and Accessibility
Posity offers kids’ occupational therapy at two convenient locations:
Both clinics are child-friendly, fully accessible, and conveniently located near public transport. Parking is available at both locations, ensuring easy access for all families.
Getting Started with Posity’s Kids OT Services
Initial Consultation:
Schedule a consultation to meet with our experienced paediatric therapists. During this session, we will assess your child’s needs and establish goals.
Personalised Therapy Plan:
Based on the assessment, we create a personalised therapy plan tailored to your child’s unique developmental requirements and your family’s goals.
Ongoing Support:
We provide continuous updates on your child’s progress and offer guidance on activities you can do at home to reinforce therapy goals.