Occupational Therapy (OT) services for children aged 0-12 years are offered at a number of community health centres on the Central Coast.
Our services
Paediatric Occupational Therapists can assist children 0-12 to develop the following skills:
Development:
- achieving developmental milestones;
- fine motor skills such as drawing or cutting;
- sensory processing.
Self-care:
- dressing
- bathing and toileting
- eating
- sleep
Playing:
- Sharing attention in play
- pretend play
School:
- handwriting
- attention
- organisation – ‘getting ready’
Resources for activities at home
Introduction to paediatric occupational therapy video
Scissor skills
Scissor Skills for Children brochure (PDF, 480 KB)
Pre-writing skills
Pre-writing Skills for Children brochure (PDF, 310 KB)
Pencil grasp
Pencil Grasp Skills for Children brochure (PDF, 316 KB)
Core and shoulder stability
Core and shoulder stability video
Core Stability for Children brochure (PDF, 438 KB)
Referrals
To refer your child to Occupational Therapy you will require a written referral from a health professional such as a GP, Paediatrician, Child and Family Health Nurse or Allied Health professional outlining your child’s need for OT. This can be faxed to: 02 4328 7925 or emailed to CCLHD-ChildHealth-OT@health.nsw.gov.au
Contact us
If you have any questions please contact us on 02 4328 7918.