Colourful Futures - Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Benowa QLD 4217
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About Colourful Futures - Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Colourful Futures is a mobile paediatric occupational therapy provider in Tweed Heads and Southern Gold Coast. They use play-based, meaningful, and fun therapy grounded in children's interests, strengths, and goals. They are a neurodiverse affirming practice that supports neurodivergent children, including Autistic and ADHD children, by advocating for their needs and helping them live authentic and independent lives.
What's offered
Home or school visits
Services provided
Colourful Futures - Paediatric Occupational Therapy lists
- Fine & Gross Motor Skills
- Support for developing fine and gross motor skills in children.
- Handwriting Skills
- Therapy targeting handwriting development, pencil grasp, and scissor skills.
- Coordination Skills
- Support for whole body coordination and hand-eye coordination.
- Autism, ADHD & Developmental Delays
- Support for neurodivergent children including self-advocacy, self-regulation, and sensory supports.
- Social & Play Skills
- Development of social and play skills based on strengths and interests.
- Executive Functioning Skills
- Support for working memory, flexible thinking, organisational skills, attention, concentration, time management, task initiation, and planning.
- Daily Living Skills
- Support for self-care, toileting, dressing, and establishing routines to promote independence.
Get to know Colourful Futures - Paediatric Occupational Therapy
From Colourful Futures - Paediatric Occupational Therapy's website.
Our approach
Colourful Futures uses a play-based, meaningful, and fun approach in a safe and supportive environment. Therapy is tailored to each child's individual needs, structured around their strengths, interests, and goals. The practice is neurodiverse affirming, recognizing that all neurotypes are equally valid, and supports neurodivergent children including those who are Autistic or have ADHD. Sessions focus on building skills that support children in their everyday life, with therapists working collaboratively with families to provide strategies that promote participation and independence.
Working with families
Colourful Futures prioritizes collaboration, connection, and participation as core values that shape all therapy services. The occupational therapists collaborate with and educate parents and carers, providing you with strategies to support your child's participation and independence in everyday life. The team works hand-in-hand with families through active participation and genuine connections to create meaningful and lasting progress. Sessions can take place at your home, daycare, or school, making it convenient for families to be involved in the therapeutic process.
Your first visit
The first appointment is an initial meeting with your occupational therapist to create a therapy plan together. This step happens after the team has matched you with the right therapist for your child. During this appointment, you'll meet your OT in person to discuss your child's needs, strengths, and goals. The therapist will work with you to develop a tailored plan before therapy sessions begin. This collaborative initial appointment sets the foundation for meaningful and lasting progress.
Locations & areas served
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