OT for me

Get to know OT for me

From OT for me's website.

• Our approach

  A client-centred approach is used, with collaboration between therapists, clients and families to individualise goals and therapy around each person's strengths, concerns and wishes. Evidence-based interventions and strengths-based therapy ensure sessions deliver meaningful outcomes. The practice is neurodiversity-affirming, celebrating and respecting natural differences in how people think and learn, focusing on understanding unique strengths rather than trying to change anyone. Therapy sessions are flexible and tailored to individual needs, delivered in homes, schools, community settings or the Miranda clinic to help clients thrive in the environments that matter most. Sessions are designed to be fun and engaging while supporting the transference of skills across different environments.

• Working with families

  Family communication and collaboration are core values. The service uses a client-centred approach where families are actively involved in setting goals collaboratively and individualising therapy to reflect their child's needs and wishes. Parent education services are offered, equipping parents and carers with practical strategies and tools to support their child's development at home and in everyday activities. Team members emphasise the importance of communication, flexibility and working together with families, with therapists valuing the connections made and celebrating all wins—big and little—alongside children and their families.

• Meet the team

  The team consists of four occupational therapists. Victoria Read is the owner with over 10 years of community experience with children and adolescents, holding a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (first class honours) and a Masters in Developmental Disability. Jessica Canning is a Senior OT with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Masters of Occupational Therapy, with 13 years of experience including activities of daily living assessment and equipment prescription. Corey Knight holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and has previously worked as a disability support worker. Sarah Lynch holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy majoring in Disability Participation and Health, and has experience as a disability support worker empowering young people in meaningful activities.

• Your first visit

  An initial assessment begins with liaising with families to understand their story and reviewing reports from current and past service providers. Standardised assessments may be conducted, such as the Vineland Assessment of adaptive behaviour, along with evaluation of other areas like sensory processing and executive functioning if relevant. Observations are then made across everyday environments including home, school and community settings to assess current performance and the type and intensity of support needed. Following this information gathering and observation phase, comprehensive recommendations are provided for different types of supports to help reach meaningful goals.