Paediatric & Adolescent Occupational Therapy
Youth OT provides mobile occupational therapy for children, adolescents and young adults aged 1.5 - 25 across the Gold Coast, Logan and Northern NSW. Appointments may take place at home, school, early-learning settings, in the community or by telehealth where appropriate. Families may seek occupational therapy support when a child or young person is experiencing difficulty with self-care, emotional regulation, sensory processing, motor skills, handwriting, executive functioning, play, social participation, school engagement or independence in daily routines. Our occupational therapists use evidence-informed, individualised approaches and work collaboratively with clients, families, schools and other supports toward meaningful everyday goals.
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Occupational therapy support is tailored to the client’s age, goals, strengths and everyday environments. Areas of support may include:
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Early childhood participation - play, routines, transitions, motor development and early-learning participation
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Self-care and daily living - dressing, toileting, hygiene, eating and other everyday routines
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Sensory processing and emotional regulation - understanding responses to sensory input and developing practical regulation strategies
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School participation - handwriting, classroom routines, attention, organisation and access to learning
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Motor skills - fine motor coordination, gross motor skills and functional use of the hands
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Executive functioning - planning, organisation, task initiation, working memory and time management
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Social and community participation - play, friendships, communication and participation outside the home
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Adolescent and young adult independence - self-management, daily routines, community access and preparation for greater independence
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Assistive technology and environmental supports - assessment of equipment, tools and environmental changes where appropriate
How Paediatric Occupational Therapy May Support Everyday Participation
NDIS Occupational Therapy for Children and Young People
Youth OT is an NDIS registered provider offering occupational therapy for children, adolescents and young adults. We can work with clients using NDIA-managed, plan-managed or self-managed funding, subject to the client’s plan, available funding and service agreement.
Depending on the client’s goals and support needs, services may include occupational therapy assessment, ongoing intervention, reports, functional capacity assessments and assistive technology assessment and prescription.
Appointments may take place at home, school, early-learning settings, in the community or by telehealth where appropriate.
Agreed provider travel may be claimed from the client’s NDIS plan in accordance with the service agreement and current NDIS pricing arrangements.
Who We Support
Youth OT supports children, adolescents and young adults with a range of developmental, neurological, genetic and psychosocial needs. Occupational therapy is based on each client’s functional goals, strengths and everyday participation rather than diagnosis alone.
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Autism spectrum disorder
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Global developmental delay
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
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Cerebral palsy
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Down syndrome
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Intellectual disability
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Developmental coordination difficulties
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Genetic and chromosomal conditions
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Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
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Anxiety and other mental health concerns
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Other developmental and neurological conditions
A diagnosis is not required to enquire. Families may contact Youth OT when a child or young person is experiencing difficulties with everyday activities, participation or independence.
What Families Can Expect from Paediatric Occupational Therapy
At Youth OT, we tailor our paediatric occupational therapy services to meet the unique needs of each child on the Gold Coast. Our comprehensive process ensures that every aspect of therapy is personalised and effective.
1. Enquiry and Initial Discussion
Our team confirms the client’s age, location, support needs, funding arrangements and current therapist availability.
2. Initial Occupational Therapy Appointment
The occupational therapist discusses the client’s strengths, challenges, routines, environments and goals with the client and their family or caregivers.
3. Assessment and Goal Setting
Assessment may include observation, discussion, functional activities and standardised assessment tools where appropriate. Goals and recommended next steps are developed collaboratively.
4. Occupational Therapy Support and Review
Therapy may involve direct intervention, family education, environmental strategies, collaboration with schools or other supports, and assistive technology where relevant. Goals and strategies are reviewed and adjusted over time.
