Instant OT – Paediatric Occupational Therapy Perth
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About Instant OT – Paediatric Occupational Therapy Perth
Instant OT provides mobile paediatric occupational therapy services across Perth, supporting children at school, home, and in the community. Jess Zurhaar, the Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, uses a child-led, neuro-affirming, and family-centred approach tailored to each child's unique needs, helping children develop essential skills and build confidence and independence through fun, purposeful therapy.
What's offered
Home or school visits
Services provided
Instant OT – Paediatric Occupational Therapy Perth lists
- Individual Sessions
- 45-minute sessions delivered at home or school, scheduled weekly or fortnightly, supporting motor skills, cognitive abilities, and emotional well-being integrated into daily routines.
- Assessments
- Developmental assessments using standard tests and observations to understand the child's strengths and needs, including those required for NDIS eligibility, with personalised therapy planning.
- Check-in Support
- One-off sessions with parents or children, or school visits, focused on practical strategies for home or school implementation.
- Equipment Trial & Rental Program
- Therapist-led trials of sensory and adaptive equipment in everyday environments to help families confidently explore supports before purchasing.
- Fine Motor Skills Support
- Help with writing, using utensils, drawing, hand-eye coordination, finger strength, and dexterity.
- Gross Motor Skills Support
- Support for strength, balance, coordination, jumping, hopping, ball skills, motor planning, and movement control.
- Handwriting Support
- Development of pencil control, letter formation, and writing fluency.
- Visual Perception Support
- Development of visual perception skills needed for reading, writing, and spatial relationships.
- School Readiness Support
- Support for following instructions, using pencils and scissors, sitting for mat time, opening lunchboxes, and handling routine changes.
- Executive Functioning Support
- Help building planning, organising, task initiation, focus, time management, and behaviour skills.
- Sensory Processing Support
- Help processing and responding to sensory input to stay calm, focused, and engaged while managing sensitivities.
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Teaching strategies to understand and manage emotions, stay calm, express feelings appropriately, and build resilience.
- Self Care Skills Support
- Help gaining independence in dressing, eating, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Play & Social Skills Support
- Development of social skills through play, including friendships, turn-taking, problem-solving, and navigating social situations.
Get to know Instant OT – Paediatric Occupational Therapy Perth
From Instant OT – Paediatric Occupational Therapy Perth's website.
Our approach
Sessions are child-led, tailored to each child's unique needs, and take place in natural environments like home, school, or the community where your child feels most comfortable. Therapy is integrated into daily routines and focuses on building confidence and independence through practical, purposeful activities. The approach is neuro-affirming and family-centred, with occupational therapists solving problems creatively to make therapy engaging and relevant to everyday life. Sessions typically last 45 minutes and are scheduled weekly or fortnightly based on what works best for your family. Parents and teachers are empowered with strategies and tools to support development both at home and at school.
Working with families
Parents and carers are central to the therapy process, with ongoing communication and collaboration to ensure goals align with family priorities and values. The therapists empower parents with practical, easy-to-use strategies and tools they can implement at home and in everyday routines to support their child's development. One-off consultation sessions are available focused specifically on providing guidance and advice to parents. The team values regular discussion about progress and works closely with families to create therapy plans that fit everyone's needs and lifestyle.
Meet the team
The team includes Jess Zurhaar, Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a BSc in Occupational Therapy from Curtin University, who has years of experience with early intervention and school-aged children including those with autism, ADHD, and developmental coordination disorder. Jen Meaney is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a Master of Occupational Therapy, Graduate Diploma of Education, and Bachelor of Nursing, bringing a holistic perspective with special interests in emotional regulation, social skills, and school readiness. Both therapists are experienced, resourceful, and committed to child-led, family-centred care tailored to individual needs.
Your first visit
Your child's first session is all about getting to know them, during which a developmental assessment is completed to understand their strengths, needs, and how best to support them. The occupational therapist will evaluate your child's development using standard tests and observations. If therapy is recommended, you'll discuss meaningful goals that align with what matters most to your family. The therapist will then offer session times and options that suit your family's needs. This collaborative approach ensures the goals set are personalised and achievable.
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