Is LittleStrides Occupational Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

LittleStrides Occupational Therapy is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.

What services does LittleStrides Occupational Therapy provide?

LittleStrides Occupational Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does LittleStrides Occupational Therapy cover?

LittleStrides Occupational Therapy is based in HELENSVALE TOWN CENTRE, QLD.

How do I connect with LittleStrides Occupational Therapy?

You can call +61 404 745 619 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does LittleStrides Occupational Therapy work with?

Children from birth to 12 years of age.

What does a paediatric OT actually help with?

Common areas include handwriting and fine-motor skills, sensory sensitivities, daily routines (dressing, eating, sleep), coordination, and self-regulation.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see an OT privately. A GP referral and care plan are required only to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.

Can OT be funded by the NDIS?

Yes, typically under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living when it aligns with your child's plan goals.

How is OT different from physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy focuses on gross-motor movement and physical function; OT focuses on participation in everyday tasks, including fine-motor, sensory, and self-care skills.

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Our approach

Personalised, play-based therapy focused on your child's strengths and needs to build independence, confidence, and daily life skills. Sessions are delivered in real-life environments—at home, school, or daycare—where children can immediately apply what they're learning. The approach is evidence-based, drawing on DIR® Floortime, Primitive Reflex Integration, and Sensory Regulation & Behaviour training. Sessions typically occur weekly with flexible scheduling around your family's routine, and therapy is tailored to each child's unique strengths and challenges rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Working with families

Family involvement is central to the approach—the initial assessment is a detailed parent interview where your concerns, hopes, and observations are explored at length. Goals are set collaboratively with families to ensure they are meaningful and tailored to your child and home life. The therapist prepares clear, accessible reports that families can easily interpret and use, and communicates with your child's team including educators and other allied health providers. Regular weekly sessions with flexible scheduling are designed to fit around your family's routine, and the home or school-based delivery means parents can observe and be involved in their child's learning within natural environments.

Meet the team

The team consists of Sarah, a licensed Occupational Therapist who graduated in 2019 and founded LittleStrides in 2024. Sarah has professional experience in paediatrics and has completed training in DIR® Floortime, Primitive Reflex Integration, and Sensory Regulation & Behaviour. She specialises in supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and developmental needs, and brings both clinical expertise and personal experience as a parent of a neurodivergent child. Sarah personally responds to every enquiry and is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Your first visit

Your first session is typically a 1–2 hour parent-focused interview, ideally held in your home without your child present, to allow open discussion of their history, milestones, strengths, and challenges. During this time, your child's early development, daily routines, behaviour, and learning patterns are explored in depth. You'll have space to share your concerns, ask questions, and discuss your hopes for your child. Together, goals are set collaboratively that are tailored to your child and family, and clear next steps are outlined so you understand how occupational therapy can support your child.

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