Occupational Therapy
for Children in Perth
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Skillbuilders provide occupational therapy services for children in Perth.

The children's occupational therapy team at Skillbuilders offers extensive experience, practical skills and empathy in working with children.
Our diverse range of specialties across the Occupational Therapy field includes:
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Early intervention for babies and toddlers
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Specific therapeutic interventions for primary and high school students experiencing difficulties at school.
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Assisting children with sensory processing difficulties affecting their behaviour, play, independence and/or general development
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Assisting families with babies/ children with mealtime concerns
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Working with children with a specific diagnosis eg. Autism/Aspergers, Cerebral Palsy, Dyspraxia, Fragile X, Downs Syndrome or global developmental delay (we are panel providers for Working with Children with Autism and the Better Start Programmes, as well as for the National Disability Insurance scheme).
Why do some children need Occupational Therapy?
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Children and their families may benefit from Occupational Therapy assistance focused on the following areas of identified needs

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‘Babies and toddlers on the go’: Early movement skills, eating skills, routines, play.
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‘Pen to paper’: Drawing and writing difficulties, spelling, reading, and written expression. Kindy to ATAR.
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‘Fluent movement’: Coordination, balance, control.
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‘Tricky fingers’: Fine motor difficulties and independence skills.
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‘Getting in a muddle’: Organisational skills for in the classroom and at home.
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‘Making sense of your senses’: Sensory processing skills for learning and everyday living.
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‘Leaping before looking’: Concentration skills, planning, completing tasks
Other specific reasons for referral to Occupational Therapy include:
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Anxiety and other mental health concerns
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Mealtime management
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Joint pain, eg with Juvenile Arthritis
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Post botox rehabilitation
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School visits and Day Care visits to support access, learning and participation
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Equipment prescription and sourcing
Occupational Therapy services are provided either at our centres, at your home, or at your child's school or Day Care Centre. The decision as to where services are provided is made with parents and is based primarily on the child’s needs, also taking into account practical and logistical considerations.
Occupational Therapy Group Programmes
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Click on the button below to find out about the fabulous small group programmes being offered by our Occupational Therapists:
Book an appointment
Please simply email us with your name and your child's name to register your interest for Occupational Therapy services. We will then send you our Registration Form.
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