NSOT Services

1:1 Occupational Therapy sessions provide personalised support tailored to your child’s individual strengths, needs and goals.

Sessions are designed to be engaging, practical and meaningful, using play and everyday activities to build skills in areas such as emotional regulation, sensory processing, fine and gross motor development, executive functioning, social participation, self-care and school readiness.

Therapy can take place in your child’s home, school, early learning centre or community environment, allowing strategies to be practised where they are most relevant. Sessions are flexible and child-led, while still working towards clear therapy goals.

Collaboration with parents, caregivers and educators is an important part of the process, with practical strategies provided to help your child carry their developing skills into everyday routines and activities.

Whether you are seeking a stand-alone assessment or looking to begin ongoing Occupational Therapy, the assessment process helps develop a clear understanding of your child’s strengths, challenges and everyday functional needs.

For new clients commencing ongoing therapy, an initial assessment is completed before regular sessions begin. This may include parent or caregiver discussion, clinical observation and standardised assessment tools, depending on your child’s age and presenting needs.

Following the assessment, families receive a written Occupational Therapy Assessment Report outlining key findings, recommendations and suggested therapy goals. This provides a clear starting point for therapy and ensures that ongoing support is purposeful, individualised and guided by your child’s specific needs.

Families may also access an assessment as a stand-alone service where ongoing therapy is not required or where assessment and recommendations are the primary goal.

NSOT’s online Parent Coaching Program provides practical, individualised support to help you better understand your child’s strengths, needs and behaviours, while building confidence in supporting them within everyday routines.

Sessions can focus on areas such as emotional regulation, sensory needs, challenging behaviours, transitions, sleep and bedtime routines, toileting, independence, play and social participation. Together, we explore what may be contributing to your child’s difficulties and develop realistic strategies that fit naturally into your family life.

Parent coaching is offered online and can be accessed as a stand-alone service or alongside your child’s 1:1 Occupational Therapy sessions. Throughout the program, you will also have access to your therapist between sessions, giving you an opportunity to ask questions, share updates and receive guidance as you begin putting strategies into practice.

The aim is to provide ongoing support that feels practical, collaborative and achievable, so you feel more confident supporting your child in the moments that matter most.

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) provides a comprehensive understanding of how a child or young person’s strengths, challenges and support needs impact their ability to participate in everyday life.

The assessment considers areas such as self-care, daily routines, emotional regulation, sensory processing, communication, social participation, mobility, learning, executive functioning, community access and independence, depending on the individual’s age and needs.

Information may be gathered through parent or caregiver interviews, clinical observation, standardised assessments, review of existing reports and collaboration with educators and other professionals involved in the child’s care.

Following the assessment, families receive a detailed written report outlining the child’s current functional abilities, areas where support is required and practical recommendations to promote participation, independence and quality of life across home, school and community environments.

Functional Capacity Assessments can also provide clear evidence of a child’s day-to-day support needs and may be used to inform NDIS planning, plan reviews and recommendations for ongoing supports, therapy and capacity-building services.

Northern Sydney Occupational Therapy offers flexible service options for families accessing support through the NDIS, Medicare or privately.

NDIS – Services are available for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Occupational Therapy support can include assessment, 1:1 therapy, parent coaching, school and early learning support, Functional Capacity Assessments, report writing and collaboration with other members of your child’s support team.

Medicare – Families with an eligible Medicare referral may be able to access a rebate for Occupational Therapy services. This may include referrals provided by your GP under an appropriate Medicare care plan. Families are encouraged to speak with their GP about their child’s eligibility and available rebates.

Private Services – Families do not need an NDIS plan or Medicare referral to access Occupational Therapy. Private services are available for families who would like to commence assessment, therapy, parent coaching or consultation independently. This can provide greater flexibility around the type, frequency and focus of support provided.

If you are unsure which option applies to your family, please get in touch and we can help you understand the most appropriate pathway for accessing services.