Paediatric Occupational Therapy supports children to participate in everyday activities that are important to them and their families. This can include play, learning, self-care (such as dressing or eating), emotional regulation, social skills, fine and gross motor skills, and independence at home and school.

Little Hearts Occupational Therapy works with children in the early childhood and primary school years. Support is tailored to each child’s developmental stage, strengths, and individual needs.

• Emotional regulation

• Sensory processing

• Interoceptive awareness

• Attention, focus, and executive functioning

• Self-advocacy

• Fine motor skills (handwriting, scissors, pencil grasp)

• Play skills and social participation

• Independence with daily tasks (dressing, toileting, feeding)

• School participation and classroom engagement

No. A diagnosis is not required to access Occupational Therapy. If you have concerns about your child’s development, participation, or emotional wellbeing, OT support can still be very beneficial.

Yes. Little Hearts Occupational Therapy provides services for children who are NDIS participants (both Plan- and Self-Managed, and have Occupational Therapy (or Capacity Building) funding in their plan.

Therapy is provided as a mobile service, which may include:

• School settings

• Home visits

• Community environments

The location is chosen based on what best supports the child’s goals and participation.

Little Hearts Occupational Therapy uses a:

• Child-centred

• Play-based

• Strengths-focused

• Neurodiversity-affirming approach

Therapy is tailored to support emotional safety, confidence, and meaningful participation.

You can make a referral by completing the referral form on the website. If you have questions or would like to discuss your child’s needs before referring, you’re welcome to get in touch.

Little Hearts Occupational Therapy provides mobile services across Rockingham and the southern Perth metropolitan region, including the following areas:

• Safety Bay

• Baldivis

• Waikiki

• Warnbro

• Port Kennedy

• Lakelands

• Madora Bay

If you are located just outside these areas, please feel free to get in touch.

I’m always happy to have a conversation and let you know whether support may be possible.