Child Led Therapies

Get to know Child Led Therapies

From Child Led Therapies's website.

• Our approach

  Child Led Therapies uses a play-based, child-led, and family-centred approach to occupational therapy. Sessions are meaningful and enjoyable, tailored to each child's unique strengths and needs, and designed to foster independence and confidence. The therapists take a holistic and collaborative approach, working as a team with the child, caregivers, teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals. They utilise the latest research and evidence-based practices, with team members holding certifications including Ayres Sensory Integration, Sequential Oral Sensory Feeding Approach, DIR/Floortime, and other specialist training. Sessions focus on developing skills that help children participate more fully in their daily activities.

• Working with families

  Family involvement is central to therapy at Child Led Therapies. The team takes a collaborative approach, working as a team with the child, caregivers, teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals. Sessions can include consultations with parents, caregivers, teachers, and healthcare professionals to promote collaborative communication among your child's support team. Emily is committed to empowering and equipping caregivers through education, has completed many caregiver workshops, and shares knowledge online. Online therapy sessions also offer parent-focused sessions on what to do to manage challenges and activities to confidently support your child's development.

• Meet the team

  Child Led Therapies is led by Emily Lo (Director & Principal Occupational Therapist), who holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with First Class Honours from the University of Queensland and has over 9 years of experience dedicated purely to paediatrics. The team also includes Niamh Horan (Team Leader & Senior Occupational Therapist) who graduated from the National University of Ireland Galway and has clinical experience including over two years with the NDIS, Yifat Gur (Senior Occupational Therapist) with over 10 years' experience and 11 years in educational settings, and Christy Wong (Occupational Therapist) who completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney. Team members hold specialist certifications including Ayres Sensory Integration, Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding, DIR/Floortime, CO-OP Approach, and Therapeutic Listening.

• Your first visit

  An initial consultation begins with an intake phone call during which the team will discuss your child's needs, different treatment options, and associated costs with you. An assessment is then conducted to identify your child's strengths and areas of challenge, which is used for goal setting, tailoring the intervention plan, and measuring therapy success. The assessment also provides supportive documentation when applying for funding. Consultations can include meetings with parents, caregivers, teachers, and healthcare professionals, promoting collaborative communication among your child's support team.