Children’s Occupational Therapy

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The Occupational Therapist works together with children and their families to address developmental concerns in the areas of fine motor, gross motor, self-care and developing sensory processing skills.

The Occupational Therapist works with children aged from 6 months to the end of Grade 1.

Reasons for referrals may include:

  • Fine motor difficulties – drawing, colouring, writing
  • Clumsiness or coordination difficulties impacting on gross motor skills
  • Difficulty using children's tools (pencils, scissors, cutlery)
  • Sensory seeking or sensitivities
  • Difficulties using playground equipment
  • Difficulty with self-care skills e.g. dressing

Frequently asked questions

Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health

Address

377 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville, 3777

and

2475 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction 3797
Contact

P 1300 130 381 F (03) 5962 1458
Email

communityhealth@easternhealth.org.au
Hours

Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 4.30pm

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Maroondah Hospital

Address

24 Grey St, Ringwood East
Contact

Phone: 9871 3599
Email

maroondahcommunityhealth@easternhealth.org.au
Hours

Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 4.30pm

Parking and public transport information