Because every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Individual Paediatric Occupational Therapy for Children
We aim to commence therapy as soon as possible! We realise that families often have a lot of commitments and that life can get very busy, so whenever possible we do our best to book children in for a session on a set day/time. We find that this helps with the consistency of therapy and it also enables the regular therapy time to become a part of your family’s routine.
We aim to commence therapy as soon as possible! We realise that families often have a lot of commitments and that life can get very busy, so whenever possible we do our best to book children in for a session on a set day/time. We find that this helps with the consistency of therapy and it also enables the regular therapy time to become a part of your family’s routine.
Not all children require ongoing therapy – some families just like to touch base with a therapist about their child’s development as a once off. This is then booked in as an initial assessment. Others like to have intensive sessions during school holidays (see below) and then we also have some families who are on our waitlist or who struggle to commit to a regular therapy time slot, these children are then place on our cancellations list and will get contacted when cancellations occur during the week.
We do our best to support families in a way that works for them but please understand that due to the high demand for our services this is not always 100% possible but when contacting Building Blocks Therapy please discuss your preferences with our amazing referral team, director or the therapist your child is booked in with.
Therapy session are 45 minutes in duration. We aim to set realistic goals with you based on your concerns. We know that each family has unique daily challenges that need to be targeted in a family focused way. We also understand that needs changes constantly and therefore the goals will be review on an ongoing basis and updated as required on your child’s therapy plan.
Therapy sessions are fun and rewarding. We create a safe space where children are given the “JUST RIGHT” challenge to practice a range of skills. Learning can always be made fun – yes your child will be challenges and they certainly will be stretched and encouraged to try new things. But in it all they will experience a range of emotions and learn that they can change their “I CAN’T” into a “I CAN”. During this process of therapy you and your child will become a part of the Building Blocks Therapy family. Together as a team we will equip, encourage and empower you. You will see your child learn new skills, new ways of thinking and new strategies to overcome obstacles. We will be your support, we will cheer you on! Some of the sessions might be harder than others but you will hope that each time you join us for a session you will walk out with a practical suggestion that you can implement at home to make your journey as a parent a little easier and heaps more enjoyable.