Kids Compass
66-74 Brice Ave, Mooroolbark VIC 3138
- Clinic
About Kids Compass
Kids Compass offers individualised therapeutic services for children of all ages from their Chirnside Park clinic. They provide occupational therapy, play therapy including AutPlay®, and animal-assisted therapy. The clinic strives to help children find their way to their fullest potential by enabling them to embrace their unique qualities and be the best versions of themselves through a range of therapeutic approaches.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Kids Compass lists
- Occupational Therapy
- OT helps children develop functional skills needed to take part in everyday activities – from playing, dressing, to making friends and participating in school activities (e.g. sitting, writing, reading etc).
- Play Therapy
- A special form of counselling for children where materials and toys are used to communicate thoughts and feelings through play. Children and play therapists build a therapeutic relationship where the child can safely express, explore and make sense of their life experiences.
- AutPlay Therapy
- A form of play therapy designed for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Intellectual Developmental Disorder.
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- AAT provides therapeutic enrichment by helping children exercise relational skills, develop empathy, and provide valuable insight on how children perceive their world.
Get to know Kids Compass
From Kids Compass's website.
Our approach
Kids Compass offers child-centered occupational therapy, play therapy, and animal-assisted therapy designed to help children embrace their unique qualities. In occupational therapy, children develop functional skills for everyday activities like playing, dressing, and participating at school. Play therapy uses games and toys to help children safely express and work through their experiences, with a specialized AutPlay option for children with autism and neurodevelopmental differences. Animal-assisted therapy incorporates therapeutic animals to help children exercise relational skills and develop empathy. All services are grounded in an inclusive philosophy that works in partnership with families and supportive networks throughout the therapeutic journey.
Working with families
The provider emphasizes an inclusive approach that encompasses not only the child but their family and supportive networks. After initial assessments, the team offers recommendations to guide parents on the best way forward. The therapeutic journey involves working in partnership with families every step of the way, with communication and collaboration forming a core part of the service model.
Meet the team
The team is led by Krystal Morier, Director and Paediatric Occupational Therapist with qualifications including a BSc(Hons), Master of Occupational Therapy (Practice), Post Graduate Certificate in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Diploma of Dance, and Post Graduate Training in Animal Assisted Play Therapy. She brings creative expertise in dance, art, music, and drama to her work. The team also includes Magick, a certified Therapy Dog and Chocolate Labrador trained to Level 2 in Animal Assisted Play Therapy, and Spirit, a therapy dog in training. This human-canine team was the first certified Animal Assisted Play Therapy team in Australia and won the 2024 prestigious Kirrie Award from the International Institute of Animal Assisted Play Therapy.
Your first visit
Your first visit begins with a gentle conversation where you can share your concerns and book a meeting with the team. At the initial assessment session, the therapist will get to know your child through fun and engaging games and activities, observing how they play rather than conducting a formal test-like assessment. After this session, the team will offer personalized recommendations to guide your family on the best way forward. Throughout this process, you'll be working in partnership with the therapists every step of the way.
Locations & areas served
Mooroolbark
66-74 Brice Ave, Mooroolbark VIC 3138
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