Earlysteps is a unique private Occupational Therapy and Podiatry Practice located in the Outer Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne with a focus on paediatric health for children and adolescents.
Reviews for this provider are mixed. Several parents describe positive experiences, particularly praising therapist Aimie's ability to engage children on the spectrum and keep them motivated, with one family noting meaningful changes in their grandson over time. However, one reviewer reports a significantly negative experience, describing poor rapport with their child, no use of therapy equipment across multiple sessions, and minimal support overall — parents should be aware this concern has been raised.
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Earlysteps is a unique private Occupational Therapy and Podiatry Practice located in the Outer Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne with a focus on paediatric health for children and adolescents. We aim to provide a fun, enthusiastic and supportive environment to help your child achieve healthy foot development, walking patterns and skills for life, enhancing a child's developmental potential and learning skills across all environments and purposeful activities.
A therapy that helps children and adults develop the everyday skills needed for daily life — from dressing, writing and play to sensory processing and school participation. Occupational therapists assess what is getting in the way and design practical strategies to build independence and confidence.
Assessment and treatment of conditions affecting the feet, ankles and lower limbs by a registered podiatrist. For children, this often includes gait analysis, foot pain and developmental concerns; for adults it covers injury, diabetes-related foot care and chronic conditions.
Podiatry services focused on sports-related injuries and performance issues affecting children and adolescents.
Therapy, assessment and consultation delivered remotely via video call, allowing families to access support from home without the need to travel. Telehealth sessions cover most services including psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy and counselling.