Helping every child move towards greater confidence and independence
Every child develops differently. Sometimes they need a little extra support to feel comfortable in their body, manage everyday tasks, participate at school or navigate the world around them.
Stepping Stones OT provides paediatric occupational therapy and assessment for children and young people from birth to 18 years.
Through play, movement, carefully selected activities and practical strategies, we help children strengthen the skills they need for everyday life. Therapy is tailored to your child’s individual needs, interests and goals, with families actively involved throughout the process.
How occupational therapy may help your child
Children may benefit from occupational therapy when challenges begin to affect their confidence, independence, learning or participation in everyday life.
We can support children with:
Fine motor and handwriting skills
Developing the coordination and hand strength needed for drawing, writing, cutting, dressing and other everyday tasks.
Attention and emotional regulation
Developing practical strategies to support concentration, transitions, emotional awareness and self-regulation.
Supporting balance, coordination, body awareness, posture and confidence with movement and physical activities.
Gross motor
skills
Building confidence with dressing, eating, toileting, personal care and everyday routines.
Self-care and independence
Sensory
processing
Helping children understand and respond to sensory information so they can feel more comfortable, regulated and ready to participate.
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Supporting the skills children need to play, communicate, cooperate and participate more confidently with others.
Play and social participation
Therapy that feels purposeful, positive and personal
Children learn best when they feel safe, supported and engaged.
Our occupational therapists use play, sensory experiences, movement and task-based activities to make therapy both meaningful and motivating. Each program is developed around the individual child rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
We work closely with parents, carers, educators and other professionals to help children use their developing skills beyond the therapy room. Families are encouraged to participate in sessions, ask questions and learn practical strategies that can be used at home and in everyday routines.
