What is Paediatric Occupational Therapy?

Paediatric Occupational Therapy is a specialised therapy focused on helping children develop the skills needed for everyday activities. It aims to support children in reaching their developmental milestones and enhancing their ability to participate in tasks such as self-care, play, learning, and social interactions.

By addressing these key areas, occupational therapists help children overcome challenges, build confidence, and thrive in daily life at home, school, and in the community. Through customised, evidence-based strategies, occupational therapy empowers children to reach their full potential and actively engage with the world around them.

How Occupational Therapy Can Support Your Child’s Development

At Potential Paediatrics, we empower children with or without a formal diagnosis to build essential developmental skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.

  • Does your child struggle with certain sounds, textures, or have difficulty staying calm or focused? They may also seek out constant movement or seem to need more physical activity than other kids. These sensory challenges can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming. Sensory processing refers to how the brain processes and reacts to sensory information like sights, sounds, touch, and movement. At Potential Paediatrics, we support children by:

    • Helping them identify and manage sensory inputs, such as loud noises, certain textures, or the need for constant movement.

    • Offering strategies to help your child stay calm and focused, even in busy or overstimulating environments, and addressing their craving for movement in a healthy way.

    • Supporting kids in finding balance, so they can better engage with the world around them.

At Potential Paediatrics we believe in a neuro-affirming approach, working with our clients to create supportive environments and celebrate what makes them authentically themselves.