Is Attuned Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

Attuned Occupational Therapy is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.

What services does Attuned Occupational Therapy provide?

Attuned Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Attuned Occupational Therapy cover?

Attuned Occupational Therapy is based in BELAIR, SA.

How do I connect with Attuned Occupational Therapy?

You can call +61 481 255 368 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does Attuned Occupational Therapy work with?

Attuned OT supports neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan.

What does a paediatric OT actually help with?

Common areas include handwriting and fine-motor skills, sensory sensitivities, daily routines (dressing, eating, sleep), coordination, and self-regulation.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see an OT privately. A GP referral and care plan are required only to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.

Can OT be funded by the NDIS?

Yes, typically under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living when it aligns with your child's plan goals.

How is OT different from physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy focuses on gross-motor movement and physical function; OT focuses on participation in everyday tasks, including fine-motor, sensory, and self-care skills.

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What Attuned helps with

Emotional and Sensory Regulation Support

Co-regulation, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming support for emotional and sensory regulation.

Daily Living Skills Development

Support to develop skills that support increased participation in daily activities and routines including dressing, toileting, feeding, domestic tasks and community access.

Social Communication Support

Supporting meaningful social relationships and social communication within the scope of occupational therapy.

Mealtime and Feeding Support

Supporting mealtime and feeding differences and the impact this has for the client and family.

School Refusal and Education Support

Support for children experiencing school refusal and navigating the education system through exploration of accommodations and adaptations within the environment.

Motor Skills Development

Motor skills support to enable engagement in meaningful activities.

Parent and Caregiver Support

Support for parents and caregivers, recognising them as the primary support for the client.

Capacity Building and Neurodiversity Education

Capacity building approaches with clients and support networks to share knowledge around neurodiversity, strengths, challenges, masking, burnout and impacts.

Advocacy Support

Advocacy support to access reasonable and necessary supports for the client and their support system.

Life Transitions Support

Support for large life transitions including transition to primary/high school, out of school, and employment.

Functional Capacity Assessments

A comprehensive assessment — typically conducted by an occupational therapist or allied health professional — that evaluates how a person's disability or health condition affects their ability to carry out daily tasks. The report is used to determine NDIS funding needs and plan appropriate supports.

Clinical Supervision for Occupational Therapists

1:1 clinical supervision for occupational therapists seeking guidance in neurodiversity-affirming practice, complex case management, and professional growth.

Professional Development Sessions

Professional development sessions for organisations to equip teams with knowledge and strategies to create inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming environments.

Our approach

Attuned OT uses a neurodiversity-affirming approach that celebrates each child's unique strengths while addressing their challenges. Rather than trying to "fix" or "normalise" neurodivergent traits, sessions focus on building strategies that align with the child's needs, autonomy, and self-identity. The service uses a capacity-building model that combines direct therapy with regular communication with parents and support networks to embed strategies into daily life. Sessions support areas including emotional and sensory regulation, daily living skills, social communication, motor skills, and managing school transitions. The approach is also grounded in Dr Ross Greene's 'Kids Do Well If They Can' philosophy, which recognises that children's challenges often stem from unmet needs or skills yet to develop, rather than intentional behaviour.

Working with families

Family involvement is central to Attuned OT's approach. The service emphasises regular contact and communication with parents and support networks to help embed therapy strategies into daily life. Parents and carers are recognised as primary supports, and the provider is committed to ensuring they feel supported, heard, and validated throughout the process. Working collaboratively with the client's wider care team, including informal and formal support networks, is considered crucial. Sessions include parent and caregiver support as a key service offering, alongside capacity-building approaches that share knowledge about neurodiversity and its impacts.

Meet the team

Lucy is the founder and an occupational therapist with almost 10 years of experience in the disability and community sector. She is a late-diagnosed AuDHDer who studied her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Deakin University, graduating in 2016. She has worked primarily with neurodivergent children and adolescents and their families, with recent expansion to supporting neurodivergent adults. Lucy has experience clinically leading national paediatric teams and brings a holistic, advocacy-focused approach to her work.

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