Occupational Therapy Services
Our Occupational Therapy Practice is driven by the belief that each individual has the right and capacity to engage in any activity they desire. At Wildflowers we strive to work with the individual to teach them the necessary skills needed to help them find their power and independence in participating in all activities associated with daily living, however most importantly the activities they enjoy!
We feel strongly about ensuring our therapy focuses on the individual’s strengths and interests to help build their independence and confidence in activities they find challenging.
Our Occupational Therapists specialise in:
Neurodivergence
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Our goal is to enhance social skill development, particularly through participation in our group programs, while also supporting the improvement of executive functioning skills. Additionally, we aim to bolster coping mechanisms for change and increase flexibility
Sensory Processing Challenges
We aim to help individuals better process and respond to sensory information by enhancing tolerance to sensory input, and helping individuals engage more comfortably and effectively in daily activities despite sensory challenges.
Down Syndrome
Our purpose is to promote independence, enhance functional abilities and support overall development.
Autism Spectrum
Disorder
Our goal is to enhance social skill development, particularly through participation in our group programs, while also supporting the improvement of executive functioning skills. Additionally, we aim to bolster coping mechanisms for change and increase flexibility
Sensory Processing
Challenges
Our focus is to boost individuals' functional capacities, enabling full participation in enjoyable activities while successfully managing essential daily tasks for a fulfilling life.
Developmental Delays and Intellectual Disabilities
Through tailored interventions based on the child's unique needs, interests, strengths, and challenges, we work to support the individual's overall well-being and improve their quality of life.
Our goal is to empower individuals to thrive across all aspects of life. We accomplish this by strengthening organizational skills, regulation techniques, coping strategies, and fostering collaboration within their support network.
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder
Down Syndrome &
Genetic Disorders
Our purpose is to promote independence, enhance functional abilities and support overall development.
Cerebral Palsy
Our focus is to boost individuals' functional capacities, enabling full participation in enjoyable activities while successfully managing essential daily tasks
for a fulfilling life.
We are an engaging and creative environment, utilising tailored activities and interventions to improve hand strength, dexterity, and coordination.
Fine motor delays
Accessing our custom-built sensory gyms and resources, we engage in activities that concurrently involve both sides of the body. These exercises are tailored to promote coordination between both sides, facilitating the development of improved motor skills.
Bilateral coordination
difficulties
We tackle handwriting challenges creatively, introducing engaging activities that focus on hand strength, pencil grip, and letter formation. Through playful exercises and tailored interventions, we foster improved handwriting skills, making the learning process enjoyable and effective.
Handwriting challenges
Visual motor challenges
We are passionate about utilising our sensory gyms to improve visual-motor integration through activities promoting eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness. Our approach involves a variety of exercises in the sensory setting to enhance perception
and motor coordination skills.
Motor Planning and
Praxis difficulties
Our sensory gym and resources are tailored to make mastering motor planning and praxis challenges an enjoyable experience. Through these exercises, we integrate sensory experiences to enhance coordination and the execution of motor actions, fostering better skills in movement planning and execution.
Have you seen our OT gyms?
If you're getting in touch for ongoing sessions these are the steps below:
Step 1: Reach out to us
The first step is to give us a call or reach out via our website or email. Our friendly staff can answer any questions you have about our services. We will also ask you a series of questions to ensure our service is the best fit and that one of our clinicians can assist you on your journey. If this is not the case we will endeavour to provide you with a list of alternative providers.
We are happy to help you with any questions you may have around Medicare & NDIS funding.
Step 2: We have a spot for you
All our clinicians typically work off a fortnightly schedule, which means that in most cases you will see your therapist at the same time and day on a fortnightly basis.
If we have a spot for you, at a time that works for you, we will slot you in. If not, you can join our waiting list. We like to be transparent with all of our potential clients about the length of our waitlist at the time of reaching out in case you would like to look for services elsewhere.
We know life can get busy so we will send out regular reminders of all upcoming appointments.
Step 3: Your first appointment
You might be feeling a little nervous on your first visit to our space, which is completely normal and understandable. We acknowledge that seeking help is a huge step no matter our age.
If you are a child/adolescent (under 17 years) seeking services, the first appointment is always with the parent or guardian (unless there are extenuating services which can be discussed when booking). We believe a collaborative approach is important so we may continue to invite a parent or guardian to future appointments throughout your child/adolescents therapeutic journey.
Step 4: Regular sessions and finishing up
The number of sessions is case-by-case, everyone has different needs within a therapy space and these are assessed within your initial appointment.
Sometimes we are only part of your journey for a short period of time, sometimes we are there for a few chapters. Either way, we make sure we continue a transparent relationship throughout your journey with us and make sure you have gotten everything you need from your time within our space.