How We Can Support Your Child
Every child is different. That's why every therapy journey is tailored to your child's strengths, needs and goals.
Individual Occupational Therapy
Strengths-based, neuro-affirming OT for children and young people. We work together with families to understand each child's unique strengths and support needs — using play, meaningful activities and genuine connection to build skills, confidence and everyday independence.
Parent Support
Children spend one hour a fortnight in therapy — and hundreds of hours at home. Parent coaching helps the adults around a child feel confident and equipped with practical strategies they can use every day. It's a core part of how we work, not an add-on.
Our assessments look at the whole child — what motivates them, what helps them feel regulated, and what supports participation at home, school and in the community. You'll receive practical recommendations, meaningful goals and strategies you can start using straight away.
Occupational Therapy Assessments
Children do best when the important people in their lives are working together. We work together with teachers, educators and other professionals to develop consistent strategies that support your child across every environment.
School & Kindergarten Collaboration
Reports & Funding Support
Sara provides reports to support NDIS funding applications and reviews, school supports, paediatricians and other treating professionals.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Every child is different, so support should be too. Therapy at Move Play Learn is collaborative, practical and focused on what matters most to your child and family.
Challenges We Help With
Emotional Regulation
When emotions feel bigger than the situation, everyday life can become overwhelming for children and their families. Together, we'll explore what your child's behaviour is communicating and build practical strategies that support regulation, flexibility and confidence.
You might be here if your child...
Has frequent meltdowns or emotional outbursts
Finds it difficult to calm down
Becomes overwhelmed by small changes
Has trouble moving between activities
Anxiety & Worries
Some children experience worries that make everyday life feel harder than it needs to. Therapy focuses on building confidence, flexibility and coping strategies while helping children participate in the things that matter most.
You might be here if your child...
Avoids new situations
Needs constant reassurance
Worries about making mistakes
Finds school or social situations overwhelming
Organisation & Everyday Routines
Planning, remembering, organising and getting started can all be challenging. We work together to develop practical strategies that make everyday routines feel more manageable.
You might be here if your child...
Regularly loses or forgets things
Finds it difficult to get organised
Struggles to begin or finish tasks
Feels overwhelmed by multi-step activities
Friendships & Social Connection
Building friendships involves much more than simply talking to other children. Therapy supports children to understand themselves, navigate social situations and build meaningful relationships in ways that feel authentic to them.
You might be here if your child...
Finds it difficult to make or keep friends
Misunderstands social situations
Struggles with group activities
Finds conflict difficult to manage
Daily Living Skills
Independence develops one step at a time. Therapy supports children to build confidence with everyday routines at home, school and in the community.
You might be here if your child...
Finds dressing difficult
Needs support with toileting
Struggles with eating or mealtimes
Takes much longer than expected to complete everyday tasks
School Participation
Success at school is about far more than academic achievement. We help children participate confidently in learning, routines and the social aspects of school life while working collaboratively with teachers and educators where appropriate.
You might be here if your child...
Experiences school can't
Finds handwriting difficult
Struggles to follow classroom routines
Becomes overwhelmed during the school day
Finds it difficult to stay engaged with learning
Sensory Differences
Every child experiences the world differently. Therapy helps children understand their sensory preferences and develop practical strategies that support participation without trying to change who they are.
You might be here if your child...
Avoids certain clothing or textures
Becomes overwhelmed in busy environments
Seeks movement throughout the day
Reacts strongly to sounds, lights or touch
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Children thrive when they feel capable, understood and accepted. Therapy helps children recognise their strengths, develop resilience and build confidence through meaningful success.
You might be here if your child...
Is very hard on themselves
Avoids activities they find difficult
Gives up quickly
Often says "I can't"
Move Play Learn's therapeutic approach addresses a wide range of developmental and behavioural challenges
Ready to take the first step?
Get in touch and we'll chat about your concerns. We'll decided whether Move Play Learn is the right fit. Together we'll build a therapy plan tailored to your child.
Building a brighter future for children, one step at a time.
Move Play Learn acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
