NDIS Occupational Therapist in Adelaide

Occupational Therapy

Connect Allied Health occupational therapists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). We are dedicated to promoting and supporting the effective participation of children and adults in everyday occupations.

Occupational therapy for children

Our pediatric occupational therapists are passionate about working with children and are skilled in targeting the following areas:

Gross motor skills (whole body movement involving the large core stabilising muscles of the body to perform everyday functions, such as standing, walking, running, and sitting upright. They also include hand-eye coordination, e.g., throwing, catching and kicking).
Fine motor skills (coordination of hands and fingers, e.g., doing up buttons and zips, using pencils, writing, and tying shoelaces).
Sensory processing (refers to the way the brain receives, organizes and responds to sensory input to behave in a meaningful & consistent manner, e.g., sensitivities to loud noises or light, movement seeking, and meltdowns).
Attending and concentrating.
Self-care tasks, e.g., toileting and dressing.
Education for parents and careers.

Your Child May Benefit From Occupational Therapy If They:

Have difficulties walking smoothly by 2 years.
Have difficulties holding a crayon with thumb and finger (not fist) or eating without assistance by age 2-3 years.
Unable to catch using body by 3 years.
Have difficulties snipping paper by 3-4 years.
Unable to kick a ball forward by 4 years.
Have problems writing their name by 4-5 years.
Cannot draw bare pictures by 5-6 years.

You may benefit from occupational therapy if you:

Would like to improve independence in activities of daily living, such as showering, toileting, dressing, cooking, and self-feeding.
Are at risk of falls or have reduced mobility.
Have difficulties with balance and coordination.
Require assistive devices to enhance comfort, safety and independence with day-to-day tasks.