At Lifetime Therapy Services, our Gold Coast occupational therapist (OT) primarily works with young people from 0 to 25 to develop their skills for engaging in everyday activities or “occupations,” including playing, learning, and interacting with others. Through tailored fun and intervention activities, paediatric occupational therapists work with children to improve skills or adapt tasks needed for daily life.
OT can help children overcome physical, developmental or emotional challenges, empowering them to reach their full potential at school, home or community. The goal of an OT is to support independence to ensure children can participate fully in daily life skills needed for everyday activities, also known as “occupations”. These activities range from self-care skills like dressing & eating to more complex tasks such as working, studying or participating in hobbies and social activities.
How can we help?
Our Occupational therapists in Ormeau provide tailored, evidence-based interventions to help your child participate in activities they want and need to do. We can work on:
- Handwriting
- Dressing
- Paying attention in class
- Using cutlery
- Socialising
- Regulating emotions
- Toileting and more!
We use the child’s and family’s interests to create strengths and build skills to achieve their goals. We are very family-centred and work alongside you to develop strategies you can use at home.
Occupational therapists in paediatrics work with children and young persons (birth – 25 years), their families and support networks to enhance their everyday lives. The role of an occupational therapist is to improve a young person’s independence to participate in activities that are important and motivating to them.
If your child struggles with tasks like dressing, handwriting, coordination, or social interaction or has trouble meeting developmental milestones, an OT assessment may help.
Occupational therapists use play-based and engaging activities to develop motor, sensory, and social skills, while providing strategies to support independence and confidence.
Children can start OT at any age, from infancy to adolescence, depending on their specific needs and developmental challenges.
Yes, OT helps children with sensory processing difficulties learn to interpret and respond to sensory input in ways that improve focus, regulation, and comfort.
OT can support skills like handwriting, organization, attention, and social interaction to help children succeed academically and socially in school.
Sessions are often play-based and customized to the child’s goals, focusing on activities that improve motor skills, sensory processing, and daily task abilities.
The duration of therapy varies based on the child’s goals and progress. Therapists regularly review progress and adjust plans as needed.
Yes, parental involvement is encouraged. Therapists provide guidance and activities you can practice at home to support your child’s development.
While referrals are not always required, they may be helpful for insurance claims or if recommended by a pediatrician or teacher.
- GP Referrals (Chonic Disease Management Plans or Mental Health Care Plan)
- NDIS (3rd Parth or Self-Managed)
- Private Health
Please note that we do not offer bulk billing.
