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 video | 
Scissor Skills for Children brochure (480 KB)
Pre-writing skills
Pre-writing skills video | Pre-writing Skills for Children brochure (310 KB)
Pencil grasp
Pencil grasp video | Pencil Grasp Skills for Children brochure (316 KB)
Core and shoulder stability
Core and shoulder stability video | Core Stability for Children brochure (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.