OT Assessment & Guidance – 3–4 Session Block

 

Sometimes families need short-term support to better understand their child’s development and plan the next steps. Our Occupational Therapists can step in to provide guidance, problem-solving, and practical strategies to support your child’s development and wellbeing.

 

This short 3-4 session assessment and guidance block helps you understand your child’s developmental profile, learn practical strategies, and feel confident about the best next steps for their support. The block is designed to give:

 

• A clear picture of your child’s strengths and areas for support

• Practical strategies you can start using at home, school, or in the community

• Guidance about the most helpful next steps, which may include therapy, school supports, or community services

 

 

What does the block involve?

 

Session 1: Parent Consultation

A detailed discussion to learn more about your child’s strengths, challenges, and your priorities for support.

 

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Session 2: Child or Parent Focus

If your goal areas are for support with understanding emotional regulation and behaviour, this is best addressed through parent sessions rather than sessions with your child.

 

For more information about our approach, click here 

 

Depending on your child’s needs, this may be:

 

• A parent session to explore strategies, understand behaviour, or support emotional regulation, or

• A child session to assess developmental, social, play or motor skills.

 

 

Sessions 3 & 4: Further assessment and exploring ideas strategies

• Further assessment of your child’s skills

• Exploration of strategies and ideas to trial at home, kinder or school

• Handover of recommendations for practical next steps

 

To learn more about the way we work, please click here and visit our FAQs page. 

 

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Report Writing & Recommendations

You will receive a written summary of findings, strategies trialled, and recommendations to guide your child’s future support. This can also be shared with schools, health professionals, or as part of NDIS documentation if relevant. Report writing is charged at the hourly rate.

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Why do families choose this option?

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• Flexible and time-limited – ideal if you’re unsure whether your child needs ongoing therapy 

• Focused on both understanding and taking action 

• Provides a practical plan with strategies that can be used immediately 

• Can be a stepping stone into longer-term therapy or a helpful one-off block of support 

 

Other details 

• Sessions are usually delivered across 4–6 weeks. 

• Can be billed under NDIS Improved Daily Living funding if applicable. 

• A follow-up review can be arranged if families would like to check progress or consider further therapy.

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