Occupational Therapy

About occupational therapy

Our occupational therapy service supports children's development and helps them gain independence in their play, learning, and daily living activities.

At Nurture Paediatrics, the needs of the child and their whānau are at the centre of our care. We provide individualised treatment programs, focusing on your child's unique needs to help them thrive.

Our experienced paediatric therapists work closely with families to ensure a supportive and comfortable experience, empowering children to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

If you cannot find an occupational therapy appointment time that suits, please complete our booking form and we will contact you about an appropriate appointment time.

  • Child wearing orthotic braces and blue sneakers sitting on a medical examination table in a room with a wooden floor.

    Neuro-development

    Support neurodevelopment by enhancing motor skills, sensory processing, and cognitive functions, helping children achieve milestones and improve daily life activities.

  • A young girl and a woman engaging in a sensory activity with blue rice in a classroom setting, surrounded by educational materials and colorful decorations.

    Learning difficulties, social skills, information processing

    An occupational therapist helps with learning difficulties, social skills, and information processing by improving fine motor skills, cognitive functions, and adaptive strategies for better academic performance.

  • A boy in an orange shirt sits on a couch, holding a pink sensory tube. Another person holds a yellow sensory tube in the foreground.

    Autism, ADHD, neurodiversity

    An occupational therapist supports children with autism, ADHD, and neurodiversity by enhancing sensory processing, social skills, and adaptive strategies for improved daily functioning and engagement.

  • Woman helping child with homework at a desk with flowers in the background.

    Fine motor skills, handwriting, dyspraxia

    Develop coordination, precision, and effective motor planning strategies to enhance fine motor skills, improve handwriting, and support children with dyspraxia.
Child playing with magnetic letters on a whiteboard, surrounded by educational and sensory activities. Wall has motivational chart with steps. Various learning tools and toys are visible.
A child and an adult play a game with colorful plastic cones on a wooden floor, interacting with a red ring. Hexagonal decorations adorn the wall above them.
A woman is helping a boy with his homework at a table. The boy is writing in a notebook. There is a vase of flowers in the background.

FAQ

  • Paediatric occupational therapy supports children's development, helping them gain the skills needed for play, learning and daily living activities. Our Occupational Therapists offer targeted strategies and intervention to help children and their whānau to overcome and manage any barriers to participation in daily life.

  • Yes, most of the time. With clear goals and planning for therapy sessions, requests can be made for individualised funding. We can provide a quote along with a tailored therapy plan.

  • Yes, our occupational therapy is offered both in clinic and at home. We recognise that young people are often more comfortable in a familiar environment, so we are flexible with where we provide our OT service to ensure that your child's best outcomes are achieved. We are happy to visit your child at their school or Early Childhood Education Centre if indicated. Please note that appointments outside of the clinic may incur a travel cost.

  • Yes, we liaise closely with other therapists and professionals to ensure we all work collaboratively towards common goals for your child.