Carousel Occupational Therapy

Assessment and therapy targeting the development of physical movement skills — gross motor skills (running, jumping, balance) and fine motor skills (handwriting, cutting, fastening). Delivered by occupational therapists or physiotherapists to help children meet developmental milestones.

An evaluation of how a person processes sensory information — such as touch, sound, movement and taste — and how this affects their behaviour and daily functioning. Carried out by an occupational therapist, the results guide strategies to help the individual feel regulated and comfortable in their environment.

A therapeutic approach where children express and process emotions, experiences and difficulties through play — their natural language. A play therapist creates a safe space where the child leads and works through challenges at their own pace.

Improve letter formation and legibility for better academic performance.

Support healthy eating habits by coordinating the lips, tongue, and jaw, and improving tolerance to textures, temperatures, and smells.

Therapy and skill-building that helps children and adults recognise, understand and manage their emotions in healthy ways. Strategies are embedded into daily routines and environments, helping individuals respond to challenges without becoming overwhelmed.

Therapy and group programs that teach children and young people the skills needed to interact effectively with others — such as turn-taking, reading social cues, making conversation and managing conflict. Often delivered in small groups to allow real-life practice with peers.

Therapy or support delivered in the client's home or community setting rather than in a clinic. This approach allows therapists to work within the real environment where skills need to be applied, which can lead to more practical, lasting outcomes.

Assessment, recommendation and training in tools, devices or software that help people with disability participate more independently in daily life. This can range from communication apps and adaptive cutlery to wheelchairs and environmental controls.

Deliver minor modifications (e.g. water taps and shower systems) to improve children's participation and safety in daily activities.

Evidence-based therapeutic technique including CO-OP Approach.

Therapy for children and adults who have difficulty eating — including extreme fussy eating, food aversions, swallowing difficulties or tube weaning. A speech pathologist or occupational therapist works with the individual and family to expand food acceptance and build safe, positive mealtimes.

Programs including Interactive Metronome and Astronaut Training.

Therapy approach including Learn to Play program.

Programs including Handwriting Without Tears®.

Programs including LEGO®-Based Therapy and Secret Agent Society.

Therapy delivered to small groups of children or adults with similar goals, allowing participants to practise skills, build connections and learn from shared experiences. Groups are facilitated by a qualified therapist and can cover areas such as social skills, emotional regulation or anxiety management.