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Occupational Therapy in Perth for Adults & Children

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy (OT) helps individuals across the lifespan to engage in meaningful activities (occupations) that are essential for their daily lives. Whether it’s children needing assistance with developmental delays or adults recovering from injury or managing disability, our qualified occupational therapists at Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health provide customized care to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and independence.

How Can Occupational Therapy Help?
Occupational therapy can support individuals in several ways, including:

• Enhancing fine motor skills and coordination

• Supporting sensory processing challenges, including Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

• Assisting with daily living activities like dressing, grooming, and feeding

• Rehabilitation following stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or surgery

• Helping children with developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and ADHD

Our Occupational Therapy Services

At Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health, we offer comprehensive OT services:

• Paediatric Occupational Therapy
  Our paediatric OT services focus on children with developmental delays, sensory issues, and disabilities. We provide early intervention, school readiness programs, and therapy in our fully equipped kids therapy gym with sensory integration.

• Adult Occupational Therapy
  We assist adults recovering from injuries, managing disabilities, or experiencing changes due to ageing or neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease (PD), and Stroke.

• NDIS Support
  As an provider for NDIS participants, we help individuals with tailored occupational therapy programs to meet their specific goals under the NDIS framework. Whether it’s building independence or improving life skills, our OTs are experienced in working with NDIS clients.

Sensory Room and Kids Therapy Gym
Our state-of-the-art sensory room and kids therapy gym are designed to provide sensory integration therapy and gross motor development in a fun and safe environment. These spaces are equipped with a trampoline, climbing frames, swings, and other tools to help children and adults with sensory processing challenges or developmental delays.

Why Choose Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health for Occupational Therapy?

• Qualified and experienced occupational therapists with a passion for helping people

• State-of-the-art facilities, including sensory rooms and rehabilitation gyms

• Tailored therapy plans for all ages and abilities

• NDIS provider offering individual and group sessions (plan and self managed participants)

• Multidisciplinary team working alongside physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and speech therapists

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Occupational Therapy

Q: What does an occupational therapist do?
An occupational therapist helps individuals develop, recover, or improve the skills needed for daily living and working. This includes fine motor skills, sensory processing, and activities like dressing, bathing, or working.

Q: How do I know if my child needs occupational therapy?
If your child shows signs of developmental delays, struggles with fine motor skills, has trouble with daily tasks like dressing, or experiences sensory processing issues, it may be beneficial to see an occupational therapist. Our team at Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health specialises in paediatric occupational therapy to support these needs.

Q: What conditions can occupational therapy treat?
Occupational therapy can assist with a variety of conditions, including:

• Developmental delays

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

• Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

• Parkinson’s Disease (PD)

Q: Is occupational therapy covered by NDIS?
Yes, occupational therapy is covered under the NDIS. Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health is are not registered NDIS provider as yet, so we can see plan and self-managed participants, and we offer tailored therapy plans to suit your individual goals.

Q: Can occupational therapy help with sensory processing issues?
Yes, occupational therapy can help individuals who experience sensory processing difficulties. We use tools like our sensory room to provide a safe environment for sensory integration therapy.

Q: Do you offer group therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer both individual and group therapy sessions, depending on the needs of our clients. Group therapy can be a great way for children to develop social skills and learn from peers. For Adults learn more here. For Children learn more here.

Conditions and Disabilities Occupational Therapists Can Assist With

Head to this page to see the different conditions that we can help with, and get you the best life and function you deserve!!