Chapters Occupational Therapy

Get to know Chapters Occupational Therapy

From Chapters Occupational Therapy's website.

• Our approach

  Each child's experience is honoured through a strengths-based, play-based approach that adapts to their unique needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions centre your child's voice, preferences, and strengths, with therapy delivered as respectful collaboration between therapist, child, and family. Through 1:1 sessions, the focus is on building essential life skills—from sensory processing and self-care to social skills, emotional regulation, and motor development. The therapist takes time to listen, learn, and understand what makes your child unique, creating a safe space where they can discover their strengths and feel proud of their progress. Every win is celebrated, and growth is measured by meaningful progress rather than a standard destination.

• Working with families

  The provider works closely with families, caregivers, teachers, and other supports to ensure help extends across all of your child's environments. The team stays connected and collaborates with your child's whole support network—including allied health professionals, educators, GPs, and paediatricians—to create consistent, holistic support that leads to better outcomes. They meet you in your chapter of the journey, listen to your story, and work alongside you to set goals that are meaningful and aligned with where you're headed. Communication and partnership are central: therapy is framed as collaboration rather than something done to your child.

• Meet the team

  Alannah is the occupational therapist, having graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2016. With over eight years of clinical experience, she brings knowledge, patience, and empathy to her practice, supporting children across all areas of life and guiding families to build independence and confidence.

• Your first visit

  The first step involves an initial information gathering assessment conducted over the phone, telehealth, or in person with your child's parent or caregiver. This meeting helps identify where challenges stem from and establishes a foundation for setting goals and building a therapy plan tailored to your child. The assessment ensures that occupational therapy goals are person-centred and based on your child's strengths, challenges, and unique needs. No referral is required—you can request an appointment directly whether you're a parent, carer, or support coordinator, and the team will guide you through the process and answer any questions you have.