Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy aims to foster independence in children who need assistance with daily activities such as playing, socialising or completing self-care tasks, such as toileting, dressing, feeding and bathing.

If a child is experiencing difficulty in one or more of these areas, an occupational therapist can assist in helping the child and family to break down the challenging components of the task and build up the child’s skills, so they can participate more fully in their everyday life.

At Penrith City Council Children’s Services our therapists will:

• Provide an assessment to identify the needs of your child
• Develop goals with you to ensure your child makes meaningful change
• Use evidence-based practice in therapy
• Use play-based intervention to make therapy fun and engaging for your child
• Provide resources and strategies to work on your child’s therapy goals at home, day care and/or school.

Our team are experienced in providing support with:

• Sensory processing
• Self-care: feeding issues, toileting and bathing
• Motor skills development: fine or gross motor and postural control
• Attention and concentration: starting, finishing and sustaining attention to tasks
• Executive functioning: understanding instructions and memory.

If you feel therapy could be beneficial for your child, contact us on 0459 257 717 today to discuss the best pathway for your family. Alternatively complete the Expression of Interest form and a member of our team will be in contact.

You don’t need a referral from a GP or Paediatrician, although this may help offset the cost of therapy.
 

Penrith City Council is a registered NDIS and Medicare provider and some families may be eligible for financial support.

Contact Us

Phone: 0459 257 717

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