Kid Sense Child Development (West Lakes)
Shop 268/111 W Lakes Blvd, West Lakes SA 5021
- Clinic
- Comes to you
- NDIS registered
About Kid Sense Child Development (West Lakes)
Kid Sense Child Development is an occupational therapy and speech pathology clinic with 20 years of experience across six Adelaide locations. Through clinic and community therapy, they help thousands of children reach their full developmental potential, taking 'the worry out of children's developmental hurdles' so they can focus on being wonderful.
What's offered
Home or school visits
Clinic sessions
NDIS registered provider
- Community Participation
- Early Childhood
- Therapy
- Group Programs
Services provided
Kid Sense Child Development (West Lakes) lists
- Occupational Therapy
- Improves functional attention/concentration, behaviour, fine and gross motor movement, play and learning skills that children require across all environments.
- Speech Therapy
- Improves functional talking, listening and understanding skills as well as play that children require across all environments.
- In-Clinic Appointments
- Therapy delivered at one of six state-of-the-art centres.
- Tele-Therapy
- Therapy delivered over video call.
- In-Community Therapy
- Therapy delivered at child care, preschool, school and community settings.
- Budget Therapy
- Budget-conscious therapy options on a frequent basis.
- Holiday Intensive Therapy
- Intense therapy to make rapid gains in specific target goals during school holidays.
- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Assessment services for functional capacity evaluation.
- Developmental Screening
- Developmental screening services for children.
- In-Education Service
- Therapy and support services delivered within educational settings.
- Educator Focused Support
- Support and presentations for educators working with children.
- Preschool Boost/Flying Start Program
- Program for preschool-aged children.
- Phone Delivered Home Recommendations
- Tailored home and educational setting recommendations delivered via phone to support progress between therapy appointments.
- Irregular Therapy
- Irregular face-to-face therapy topped up with teletherapy for families unable to access regular services.
Get to know Kid Sense Child Development (West Lakes)
From Kid Sense Child Development (West Lakes)'s website.
Our approach
Kid Sense uses a playful, function-focused approach to help children overcome everyday challenges in movement, play and learning. Sessions are tailored to support children's needs across environments including home, school and community settings. The team emphasises working collaboratively with families, celebrating each child's unique strengths and diversity. Rather than asking what therapy can be offered, the guiding question is: how can we improve the child's daily life? Therapy integrates seamlessly into daily routines, making meaningful functional impact well beyond traditional appointments.
Working with families
Family involvement is central to the approach. Parents and carers receive education and guidance on how to support their child's development at home. The team works collaboratively with families to understand their priorities and goals, and provides tailored recommendations for home and education settings to support progress between appointments. Regular communication helps families feel supported and confident in delivering child-centred support, and the service helps families plan for important meetings and navigate processes like NDIS applications where relevant.
Meet the team
The team of 40+ experienced occupational therapists and speech pathologists is led by Executive Director Joanna Buttfield (founder, occupational therapist) and Clinical Director Tayla Manuel (occupational therapist with leadership training). All clinicians are highly qualified and trained in their respective disciplines, with regular professional development and quality control ensuring clinical excellence. Clinicians join through tailored employment streams (career change, return to work, graduate programs) that deliver structured training and supervision, and are supported by experienced clinical leaders who mentor teams to ensure the best possible care.
Locations & areas served
West Lakes
Shop 268/111 W Lakes Blvd, West Lakes SA 5021
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Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9:15 AM to 5:15 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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