iShine Children's Occupational Therapy

Get to know iShine Children's Occupational Therapy

From iShine Children's Occupational Therapy's website.

• Our approach

  iShine uses play-based, child-led, neuroaffirming, and evidence-based approaches to support children's development and participation in meaningful activities. Sessions are provided in natural environments including the home, school, and community, allowing children to practice and learn new skills where they'll use them most. The focus is on developing specific areas such as fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, sensory processing, self-regulation, self-care, and social skills. Parents and carers are valued as experts in their child's life, and the service works collaboratively with families and educators to ensure children achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

• Working with families

  Parents and carers are recognised as the true experts in helping their child reach their potential, and the service offers dedicated parent and carer coaching sessions to empower families with functional, practical, and personalised strategies. Coaching sessions are available in your home, online, or within schools where therapists collaborate with teachers to problem-solve and find suitable strategies based on your child's needs. The service works closely with parents, carers, educators, and other allied health practitioners in a collaborative partnership to ensure meaningful goals are achieved, with classroom observations and teacher consultations offered as part of the holistic support approach.

• Meet the team

  Kimeshni Varsani (Kimi) is the Senior Occupational Therapist and Director, holding a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Curtin University with 10 years of clinical experience working with children with developmental and learning difficulties across private, NDIS, and community settings. Kimi has extensive expertise in assessment, intervention, school readiness screening, functional capacity assessments, and assistive technology, and has worked in leadership roles mentoring other occupational therapists. Kimi has completed additional training in handwriting intervention, feeding approaches, neuro-affirming practice, toilet training, sensory processing, coaching, reflex integration, and diagnosis-specific areas, and maintains current registrations with AHPRA, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, Medicare, and professional bodies.

• Your first visit

  The initial appointment includes a comprehensive and individualised assessment of your child's development, tailored to their specific needs and the reason for referral. Assessments are offered face-to-face in your home, school, or community setting, or online depending on what suits your situation best. The assessment evaluates areas such as fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, visual perception, sensory processing, self-regulation, self-care, executive function, emotional regulation, and social skills. Following the assessment, the occupational therapist will work with you to identify meaningful goals and develop a plan to support your child's progress.