Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Our paediatric occupational therapists help children and adolescents overcome challenges in self-care, play, and school activities. We focus on improving cognitive, physical, sensory, and motor skills to foster confidence and independence.

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Proven Effectiveness

Evidence-based online therapy.

Our Online Paediatric Occupational Therapy Services

At Goal Coach, we work with children and adolescents to help them learn, develop skills, and be independent in their everyday lives. Our online paediatric occupational therapy addresses physical, psychological, and emotional challenges. We focus on managing developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, global developmental delay, and more. Our goal is to support your child in their learning, social interaction, play and self-care, providing personalised strategies and solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Join the many families who have benefited from our personalised telehealth occupational therapy services.

Benefits of Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Fine & Gross Motor Skills

Improve grasping and releasing objects, writing, puzzle skills, computer use and more.

Visual-Perceptual Skills

Enhance hand-eye coordination for play and daily activities.

Cognitive Skills

Develop thinking, problem-solving, sharing, and concentration abilities.

Sensory Processing

Help children respond appropriately to sensory information such as body awareness

Gross Motor Skills

Enhance climbing, balance, posture and ball skills for physical development.

Social Skills and Behaviour Management

Improve social interactions, emotional regulation, and positive behaviours

Assistive Equipment and Aids

Identify and use the right tools to support independence and daily functions.

Meet Our Paediatric Occupational Therapists

Meet our friendly and dedicated occupational therapists who specialise in working with children. Committed to supporting your child every step of the way, we’ll match you with a paediatric OT who understands your child’s journey and helps them achieve their goals.

Senior Team Lead | Coach Manager
Coach | Coordinator
Coach | Coordinator
Coach | Counsellor
Coach
Occupational Therapist

How It Works

1. Book a Free Online Chat

Start with a free 15-minute session with one of our senior practitioners. We will review your child's needs, understand your goals, and ensure the technology works smoothly.

2. Meet Your Paediatric Occupational Therapist

In your first session, you’ll meet your dedicated paediatric occupational therapist. We’ll work closely with you to discuss your child's challenges and develop a personalised therapy plan tailored to their needs.

3. Ongoing Support and Progress

Your therapist will provide continuous support, helping your child build skills and adjust their therapy plan as needed to ensure continuous progress.

"It was weird [using therapy as play] at first, but Kate made me understand the logic behind some of the activities we’ve been doing here at home. Honestly, I can see results in how Lucas has more focus now while we try to do homework. We got his report card yesterday and the teacher was happy to talk to me about Lucas’ improvement in class as well."
Sarah & Lucas, Brisbane

FAQ

Paediatric occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need for everyday activities. Occupational therapists work with children to improve motor skills, cognitive abilities, social interactions, and manage sensory processing issues. This therapy supports children in becoming more independent and successful in their daily lives.

Paediatric occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need for everyday activities. Occupational therapists work with children to improve motor skills, cognitive abilities, social interactions, and manage sensory processing issues. This therapy supports children in becoming more independent and successful in their daily lives.

Our paediatric occupational therapists assist in helping children overcome physical, psychological, and behavioural challenges by developing personalised strategies to improve a child’s skills in various areas such as play, school performance, and daily activities. This helps your child gain confidence, manage emotions, and succeed in various environments such as home and school.

Occupational therapy can assist children of all ages, with a range of conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, sensory processing disorders and those with a developmental delay. Our therapists tailor their approach to address each child’s unique needs.

Our online paediatric occupational therapy services are funded by the NDIS under the Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living) category. Services are charged at the current standard NDIS price of $193.99 per hour (as of July 2024). If you have NDIS funding for this category, you can access our services at no out-of-pocket expense. Contact us to learn more about utilising your NDIS plan for occupational therapy.

Yes, we welcome all clients, with or without an NDIS plan. Reach out to us to learn how our online paediatric occupational therapy services can support your child’s development and daily function.

Start with a free 15-minute session with one of our senior practitioners. Find a comfortable, quiet space and use a device with a good internet connection. We will review your child’s needs, understand your goals, and ensure the technology works smoothly to connect you with a dedicated paediatric occupational therapist. We will match you with a therapist who listens to your needs and works with you to achieve your goals.

In addition to paediatric occupational therapy, Goal Coach provides a range of online NDIS services to support your child’s needs:

If you’re unsure which service is best for your child, contact our team. We will guide you to find the most suitable support to help your child thrive.

Jana

Book Your Free Session

Speak directly with Jana, our senior practitioner, who will confirm your paediatric occupational therapy needs and answer any questions you may have.

Simone

Senior Team Lead | Coach Manager

Simone is a very vibrant and passionate practitioner. She has obtained a Bachelor of Health Science and has worked in the Mental Health and AOD sector for the past 8 years. Simone has helped many people create a new outlook on life.

She has worked with adults and young people to deliver both group and individualised sessions.

Since 2018, Simone has assisted many individuals to transition to the NDIS. She has supported people to obtain the best possible outcomes from their plan.

Simone’s sessions are focused on creating a wonderful balance between self motivation and encouragement.

Simone takes great pride in helping others reach their optimal health and well-being goals.

In her free time, Simone will often be roaming around the beach, soaking in the sunlight and fresh air.  She believes that life is all about balance.

Dove

Coach | Coordinator

Dove is a social worker of ten years with experience working in both the public health sector and the NDIS. She has worked as a hospital social worker in mental health and more recently provided support coordination and specialist support coordination to rural and remote participants of the NDIS.

Her passion is working within the mental health space using a trauma informed, person centered approach that is conducive to recovery. She loves yoga, dogs and travel.

Kara

Coach | Coordinator 

Kara has over 10 years’ experience in the mental health field and has worked as a Support Coordinator. With a blend of strengths-based, trauma informed and person-centered approaches, Kara is passionate about building relationships with clients and cheering them on for the little things and the big things.

In her free time, she’ll be found browsing bookstores, doing jigsaw puzzles or trying to pat all the dogs.

Brittany

Coach | Counsellor

Brittany is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Brittany has worked within the Community Service and Disability sectors for the last decade, including as a Support Coordinator and Recovery Coach.

Brittany believes in the power of empathy and understanding, to assist individuals to maximise their wellness and thrive. It is important to Brittany to support empowerment, whilst utilising a holistic lens, to support each unique individual’s own personal recovery.

Becky

Coach

Becky is a devoted mother and social worker with over five years of experience in disability and therapeutic services. Her focus has been on adults with mental and physical disabilities, as well as children and young people transitioning out of care and towards independent living.

She strongly believes in a holistic, person-centred approach, valuing each individual’s unique tools for success in life. Her passion lies in understanding and empowering people, enriching lives, and fostering meaningful connections.

Kate

Occupational Therapist

Kate is a passionate Occupational Therapist with over three years experience working in the NDIS sector. Kate has worked with both adults and children throughout her career and is committed to empowering individuals and families to reach their goals in order to maximise their health and well-being. Kate has experience creating client centred intervention plans, high-quality functional capacity reports and delivering therapy services. In her free time she enjoys going for walks near the beach, reading and yoga.