Little People Therapies
6/321 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
- Clinic
- Comes to you
- Online sessions
About Little People Therapies
Little People Therapies is a paediatric allied health practice specialising in child-centred, play-based therapies for children aged 0-9 years with disability or developmental delay. They are a family-centred, evidence-based practice that believes families are experts in their child's life, and they work as a team with families to develop achievable therapy plans with extensive family and stakeholder collaboration.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Home or school visits
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Little People Therapies lists
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational therapists help children develop skills needed for daily living, playing, learning and participation in school, family and social activities.
- Dietetics / Feeding Therapy
- Paediatric dietitian specialises in providing nutritional advice and support for children and their families.
- Early Childhood Development Specialists
- Act as the key point of contact for young children living with developmental delay or disability and their families.
- Allied Health Assistants
- Skilled allied health assistants work under clinical supervision to implement therapeutic programs, deliver therapy services, provide education and support developmental progress.
- Assessments
- Therapists utilise a range of assessments and therapeutic approaches when working with children to achieve their goals.
- Group Programs
- Range of group programs during school holidays including Lego Club, Art Sensory and Finger Gym.
- Kindy Uplift Program
- Multidisciplinary team works alongside kindergarten staff, modelling practical strategies for co-regulation, communication, and social-emotional growth.
- Telehealth
- Online therapy services allowing families to access services when face-to-face options are not available, with therapist consultation with external care teams.
Get to know Little People Therapies
From Little People Therapies's website.
Our approach
Therapy sessions are child-centred and play-based, tailored to meet each child's individual needs and interests. The provider believes that play is essential for children's growth and development and works to help children develop their physical, emotional and cognitive abilities through engaging, fun and interactive activities. Sessions take place in clinic, via telehealth, or at home, daycare or school, offering flexibility for families. Therapists utilise a range of assessments and therapeutic approaches when working with each child to achieve their goals. Sessions are 45 minutes of individual 1:1 therapy, with additional time for session planning, notes, and collaboration with families and other professionals involved in the child's care.
Meet the team
The team includes occupational therapists (Trish Essenhigh with 14+ years' paediatric experience, Lyndonna Milroy, Phoebe Doria with 12 years' experience, and Eleanor Hughes with 12 years' experience), a paediatric dietitian (Stephanie De Zilva with 10+ years' experience including remote communities), Early Childhood Development Specialists (Lisa Seymour with 30+ years in early childhood and Lisa Seymour with 30+ years, and Sian McCulloch with 4+ years' experience and a Bachelor of Education), and Allied Health Assistants (Kaori Shimizu with 10+ years' childcare experience and 2 years as a paediatric assistant, and Lisa Cooper with a focus on neurodiversity-affirming practice). Support staff include an Operations Manager and Administration team member. All are described as qualified, skilled and passionate professionals dedicated to helping children achieve their goals.
Locations & areas served
Cairns North
6/321 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
Get directions to Cairns North (opens Google Maps in a new tab)- Comes to you
- Online sessions
Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 8 AM to 5:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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