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Childrens Occupational Therapy

Helping children reach their full potential through personalised therapy and support.

At WHR Allied Health, we understand that every child is unique, and so are their needs. Our paediatric services are designed to support children in developing essential skills for learning, socialising, and independent living. Whether it’s addressing developmental delays, physical challenges, or behavioural concerns, our team works closely with families to create a tailored plan that aligns with each child’s goals.

From speech therapy and occupational therapy to support for autism, ADHD, and sensory processing issues, we offer a comprehensive range of services. With a focus on play-based learning and positive reinforcement, we help children build confidence and thrive in all aspects of their lives.

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Paediatric Occupational Therapy

We love being Paediatric OTs as we get to work with our clients and see them flourish in their daily occupations: self-care, productivity and leisure. We work with children to achieve independence. We get to use games and daily activities to help children learn a particular skill or learn alternative ways to do things. We are passionate about providing evidence-based, family-centred supports for children two years of age and older.

We work closely with children, parents and teachers to reduce difficulties with any of the following areas:

  • Self-Care: Eating, toileting, dressing, sleeping
  • Productivity: Fine and gross motor skills
  • Leisure: Play, hobbies and interests

Come and see us, we’d love to help your child grow and thrive in their environments. 

Our therapists engage in continuing professional development that exceeds our registration requirements by about five times!

We have completed professional development in the following areas:

Our expertise

Trained across the areas that matter most

Our occupational therapists engage in ongoing professional development that goes well beyond registration requirements. It means the children and families we support benefit from current, evidence-informed care across a broad range of areas.

Sensory & regulation

Helping children understand their bodies and manage big feelings and sensory experiences. (Interoception · Sensory Processing · Vestibular assessment and intervention · Emotional regulation & The Zones of Regulation · Primitive reflexes)

Motor Skills & Handwriting

Building the fine and gross motor skills that support everyday tasks and learning. (Fine and gross motor skills · Handwriting)

Social & Behavioural

Supporting social confidence, connection, and positive behaviour. (Social Skills & Secret Agent Society · Positive Behaviour Support · Trauma-informed care)

Feeding & mealtimes

Making mealtimes calmer and more successful for children and families. (SOS Approach to Feeding · Making Sense of Mealtimes)

Assessment & mental health

Thorough assessment and a genuine commitment to mental wellbeing. (Core Assessment and screening · Mental Health First Aid)

Layers of Learning Model

The WHR Layers of Learning has been developed to support parents, caregivers, service providers and educators in understanding how our nervous system develops and how each stage contributes to developing skills for everyday living.

You will see the Layers of Learning pyramid which reflects the 5 layers of learning. Each layer of the pyramid represents a different stage of development. You can click on the title of each layer to view overall details about this stage, as well as each individual skill within that stage.

Each layer includes descriptions of foundational skills important to that stage of development. To learn more about each skill, click on the hyperlink. This will open up a text box that contains a detailed description of that skill, and direct you to tabs that suggest relevant assessments and interventions, that your OT might use to learn more about your abilities for that particular skill.

Click the image below, or visit the following link to use our interactive model:

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View our Childrens Occupational Therapy Brochure

Give your child the opportunity to grow their social and emotional skills in a fun, supportive environment!

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Iggy Interoception

Building Interoceptive Awareness Through Storytelling

Iggy Interoception is a 15-part rhyming storybook series designed to help children develop their interoceptive awareness—the ability to recognise and understand the signals their body is sending them. Inspired by the evidence-based Interoception Curriculum developed by Kelly Mahler, the series was created by Occupational Therapist Caitlin Bishop following research demonstrating the important link between interoception and self-regulation. By learning to notice changes in their body's internal sensations, children can better understand their emotions and develop the skills needed to regulate them effectively.

The books are designed to be enjoyed together with a parent or caregiver through fun, interactive reading and guided body awareness activities. If you'd like to learn more about interoception, explore our interactive model below. If you're interested in purchasing the Iggy Interoception series, simply complete the Microsoft Form and our team will be in touch to organise your copy.

Illustration of Iggy Interoception, a smiling yellow character standing on grass with one hand pointing.
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