Building Blocks OT 4 Kids
56 Creaney Dr, Kingsley WA 6026
- Clinic
About Building Blocks OT 4 Kids
Building Blocks OT 4 Kids is a small private practice in Perth's northern suburbs serving children aged 0-12 years. They pride themselves on working together with families to build strong foundations for learning and development, forming meaningful relationships with children, siblings and caregivers. Their therapy activities are designed to be fun and interactive with the 'just right' challenge, and they offer both clinic and community-based appointments.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Building Blocks OT 4 Kids lists
- Assessment
- Initial assessment lasting 1-2 hours, including parent interview, teacher questionnaire, classroom observations, clinical observations, and standardised/non-standardised assessments based on the child's age and needs.
- Individual Therapy
- Weekly or fortnightly sessions with targeted occupational therapy intervention, progress feedback, and home practice activities tailored to the child's developmental needs.
- Group Therapy
- Therapy groups carefully matched by needs, interests and personalities, available to existing clients as part of their treatment plan.
- Parent/Caregiver Education Sessions
- Workshops including Autism and Emotional Regulation topics, open to prospective, new and current clients. Registration required due to limited numbers.
- School Sessions
- Collaborative service design with schools to promote students' foundational skill development and enhance participation and confidence in the classroom and school yard.
- Professional Supervision
- Confidential supervision for early career and experienced therapists, offering flexible sessions tailored to individual caseload and practice needs.
Get to know Building Blocks OT 4 Kids
From Building Blocks OT 4 Kids's website.
Our approach
Therapy activities are designed to be fun and interactive with the "just right" challenge to encourage children to strive for their best. Sessions involve targeted occupational therapy intervention tailored to each child's developmental needs. The practice is committed to forming meaningful relationships with children, siblings and caregivers, and embedding therapy creatively into daily life. Individual therapy is typically recommended on a weekly or fortnightly basis depending on the child's needs and family circumstances, with feedback provided on progress and home practice activities when relevant.
Working with families
The practice is dedicated to empowering families and emphasises working together with families to build strong foundations for their child's learning and development. Parents are regarded as intervention partners and experts on their child. The team recommends that parents stay with their child initially to help them feel comfortable and settle, and suggests observing as many sessions as practicable to develop understanding of the child's therapy and how to support them at home. Feedback on your child's progress is provided, and home fun or practice activities are suggested when relevant. Parent and caregiver education sessions are also offered to assist families in supporting their child's development.
Meet the team
The team consists of four occupational therapists with extensive experience across paediatric, mental health, community and school-based settings. Maria Fuentes Arrocha (founder) graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and has worked in rural, government and private practice, including child development services and kindergarten screenings. Trina MacAdam graduated in 1990, has over 15 years of experience, and has worked in mental health, government child development services and playgroup settings with special interest in children's emotional and social development. Elisa Pepal has experience in community paediatrics, mental health and coaching, holds a PhD, works as a lecturer at Edith Cowan University, and is an accredited coach with special interest in family resilience. Kirsty Wolfe graduated in 2003 and has over 20 years' experience working mainly in mental health with particular interest in youth mental health, early intervention and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
Your first visit
An initial assessment takes between one and two hours and may include a parent interview and questionnaire, teacher questionnaire, classroom observations if relevant, clinical observations, and standardised and non-standardised assessments selected based on the child's age and needs. The assessment process involves goal setting with the family. Before the formal assessment, all new clients are required to have a pre-assessment appointment with a parent to discuss your child's background and needs. Your child's therapist will discuss the assessment findings with you, and a written report is available on request for an additional fee.
Locations & areas served
Kingsley
56 Creaney Dr, Kingsley WA 6026
Get directions to Kingsley (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 8 AM to 5 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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