Paediatric Occupational Therapy Brisbane

At Paediatric Potentials, we are Brisbane’s trusted provider of Paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT). We believe in the uniqueness of every child's learning profile, acknowledging that each child thinks, behaves, and performs differently. Our dedicated team understands that development and skill acquisition are not always linear and often require focused attention. This is achieved through a comprehensive range of evidence-based OT interventions and parent coaching frameworks.

Welcome to Our Purpose-Built Clinic

Step into our state-of-the-art clinic, purpose-built to support the unique needs of our young clients. With dedicated gross motor rooms, a versatile training space, a comfortable waiting room, quiet parent work zones, a child colouring zone, and complimentary refreshments, we strive to make your visit stress-free and enjoyable.

What is OT?

Occupational Therapy (OT) helps children develop the skills they need for daily life activities. These activities, or "occupations," include self-care (such as dressing and toileting), school tasks (like handwriting and paying attention), and play. Our OTs work with children to improve their motor, sensory, cognitive, and social skills, allowing them to participate more fully and independently in their daily lives. Through tailored interventions and strategies, we support your child in reaching their full potential.

Why Choose Us?

• Tailored Approach: Your child's potential is unlocked by linking their learning goals to their interests and values, fostering motivation and ongoing growth.

• Holistic Services: We offer services under Early Intervention funding (Medicare’s Better Start for Children with Disability Initiative and Helping Children with Autism), Other Medicare Plans (Enhanced Primary Care Plan and Better Access to Mental Health Plan), Private Health, and the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme).

• Accessibility: Families can access our services without a referral from a doctor or paediatrician.

Registered NDIS Provider

We take your care seriously and engage Global Compliance Certification to conduct our Certification Audit every 18 months. This ensures we maintain the highest level of registration and provide services to any child, no matter how complex – including agency (NDIA) managed, plan managed, or self-managed clients. Providers requiring a certification audit are assessed against the NDIS Practice Standards, ensuring the highest quality and safety of our services.

Our Team

With 15 fully qualified Occupational Therapists and 12 Occupational Therapy Assistants, we’ve got your OT needs covered. We are a specialised practice with a deep well of knowledge and experience. Our entire team participates in continuous professional development to ensure we have the most current evidence-based knowledge to support you and your child. We currently support more than 700 clients on a fortnightly basis at our Upper Mount Gravatt clinic, addressing a range of developmental challenges, intellectual and physical disabilities.

Our Commitment to Quality

We invest in our team to ensure every therapist delivers high-quality therapy. Here are just a few ways we do this:

• Professional Development

• Ongoing Supervision and Support for All Staff

• Documentation Quality Review Processes

Conditions We Support (not an exhaustive list)

• Sensory Integration

• Autism

• Fine Motor Skills

• Gross Motor Skills

• Visual Perception

• Memory Issues

• Dressing

• Handwriting Difficulties

• School Readiness

• Play

• Eating Issues

• Fussy Eaters

• Developmental Delays

• Self-care Issues

• Toileting

• Behaviour Management

• Any Genetic Conditions

• Physical Impairments

• Most Other Functional Difficulties

• Physical Impairments

• Genetic Abnormalities

Services on Offer

1. Ongoing Individual Therapy Supports: Generally provided on a fortnightly basis, but weekly sessions can be arranged in more complex circumstances, depending on therapist availability.

2. Telephone Consults: Available for parents, physiotherapists, speech therapists, teachers, and psychologists.

3. Participation in Stakeholder Meetings: Engaging with various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive care and support.

4. Resource Creation and Development: Tailored resources to support your child's unique needs.

5. Development of Home Programs: Customised programs to facilitate ongoing therapy at home.

A Range of Documentation to Suit Your Needs

• NDIS Review Report: Mandatory completion at the end of the plan period. The NDIS requires a review report on outcomes against the NDIS plan goals and recommendations regarding the participants’ ongoing functional needs.

• Progress Report: Strongly recommended every 12 months if the NDIS plan exceeds 12 months. This document provides updates on progress and strategies to enhance engagement, ensuring goal-focused therapy intervention.

• Functional Capacity Report: Recommended during key life-stage transitions or as requested by the NDIS from time to time.

• Consumables/Equipment Recommendation Letter: Mandatory completion as per NDIS guidelines. Multiple letters may be required throughout the course of your child’s plan period.

• Assistive Technology Report and Application: Mandatory completion as per NDIS guidelines for high-risk, restrictive items, items greater than $15,000, or vehicle modifications.

• Form Completion: Cost varies depending on the form requested for completion. Pricing will be confirmed prior to form completion. Multiple forms may be completed throughout the course of your child’s plan period.

• Clinical Letters: Cost varies depending on the purpose and level of detail required. Multiple clinical letters may be recommended and completed throughout your child’s plan period.

Contact us today to see how we can make a difference in you and your child's life.

Latest News

• We are proud to offer ‘no-gap’ therapy services as a registered NDIS Provider (additional charge for travel for children under 7 years old)

• Paediatric Potentials has been approved as an Early Intervention Service Provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Transition Program.