Nurturing Nature Therapy Services

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Occupational Therapy

An Occupational Therapist is a regulated health care professional, who can work with infants, children and adolescents to help them develop the skills needed for daily life and to function effectively in their environment.
Occupational Therapists can focus on a variety of areas, including motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive skills and social-emotional development.
Our Occupational Therapists main goal is to support children in achieving their highest level of independence and participation in activities related to school, play, and self-care.

Our Occupational Therapists believe in conducting an in-depth assessment to evaluate your child's skills. This includes identifying their strengths and challenges, through observations, standardised assessments and parent/caregiver input.
This is an important step in creating a personalised and goal-driven therapy plan.

Skill development:
- Enhancing fine and gross motor skills, to assist with participating in activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and eating.
Sensory processing:
- Assisting children who have difficulties with sensory processing, to help them respond and manage sensory stimuli, to have a more positive affect over their behaviour and learning.
Social and emotional skills:
- Helping children improve their social interactions, emotional regulation, and self-esteem, which are important for making friends and engaging in social activities.
Cognitive and learning support:
- Supporting children in developing their cognitive skills through play, such as their concepts understanding and problem solving, which are important for learning and promoting functional independence.
Family and caregiver education:
- Working closely with families and educators to provide guidance, strategies, and support for managing the child’s needs and integrating therapy goals into everyday life.

Difficulties with tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, such as writing, cutting with scissors, or managing clothes fasteners.
Difficulty with grasping and manipulation of small objects.
Difficulties with managing sleep routines.
Challenges with promoting toileting independence/toilet training.
Difficulties with understanding emotions.
Difficulties in reaching developmental milestones related to motor skills, coordination, or self-care.
Concerns regarding attention, memory, or executive functioning that impact daily tasks and learning.
Difficulties with tasks that require spatial awareness or visual-motor integration.
Difficulties with handwriting legibility, writing speed, or correct letter formation.
Challenges with engaging in age-appropriate play activities or social interactions.
Difficulty with sharing, turn-taking, or understanding social rules.
Difficulties with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, hygiene/grooming or mealtime tasks.
Challenges with managing emotions or impulse control.
Concerns regarding ability to organise, plan and execute tasks within the classroom setting.

As we are a mobile company, our Occupational Therapist provides services in home, school and community locations. We are currently servicing Adelaide’s southern suburbs, the Fleurieu Peninsular Region and the Adelaide Hills.

Occupational Therapy