Happy Otter Therapy Services (Paediatric Occupational Therapy)

Get to know Happy Otter Therapy Services (Paediatric Occupational Therapy)

From Happy Otter Therapy Services (Paediatric Occupational Therapy)'s website.

• Our approach

  At Happy Otter Therapy Services, therapy is built on the belief that interventions must be family-oriented, involving not just the child but the whole family. Sessions focus on providing children with different opportunities to explore the world and find suitable ways to interact with their community. The team tailors client-oriented programs to help children develop gross and fine motor skills, social skills, self-help skills, and sensory processing abilities. Every intervention is designed to be carried out across all settings—home, school, childcare centre, and the community—so children can apply their skills in real-world contexts. The approach is play-based and strengths-focused, helping each child build confidence, independence, and essential life skills at their own pace.

• Working with families

  Family involvement is central to Happy Otter Therapy Services' philosophy. The team believes that all therapy must be family-oriented, working with both the child and their whole family to achieve shared therapy goals. The service emphasises collaboration and open communication with families, and takes a family-centred approach to ensure each child receives meaningful and effective support. By offering services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, the therapists strive to create a welcoming and culturally sensitive environment for families from all backgrounds. Interventions are designed to be carried out across all settings—home, school, childcare, and the community—so families can support their child's development in their everyday routines.

• Meet the team

  Happy Otter Therapy Services is a small, supportive team of paediatric occupational therapists committed to personalised care. Rachel Tang and Michael Tam are both qualified occupational therapists with Bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy and experience working with children aged 3 and above across a range of developmental needs, including autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing challenges, ADHD, and developmental delays. Both therapists take a play-based and strengths-focused approach, and are fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, enabling them to work with families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Rachel services the Leppington, Austral, and Camden areas, while Michael covers Kellyville and the Hills Districts.