South West Kids Clinic

Get to know South West Kids Clinic

From South West Kids Clinic's website.

• Our approach

  South West Kids Clinic uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each child's unique needs, with therapy sessions that are engaging and may involve collaboration with teachers, health professionals, and equipment suppliers. The clinic believes in a collaborative partnership with families, working together to set meaningful goals and create individualised programs that integrate progressive therapies and innovative treatment techniques. Home practice is encouraged with activities tailored to your family's routines to help your child make faster progress. Sessions draw on the latest therapeutic equipment and advanced treatment techniques across occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, and dietetics, all aimed at helping your child unlock their fullest potential.

• Working with families

  South West Kids Clinic emphasises partnership with families from the very first visit, listening to understand your child's individual challenges and aspirations. Home practice is encouraged with activities tailored to your family's routines to help your child make faster progress, and therapy sessions may involve collaboration with teachers, health professionals, and equipment suppliers as needed. Every three months, you'll review goals, celebrate achievements, and adjust priorities together. When therapy is no longer needed, you'll receive a clear discharge summary and guidance for the next stage of care.

• Meet the team

  South West Kids Clinic is a multidisciplinary paediatric team comprising Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, and Dietitians, each bringing specialist expertise in their field. The clinic has over 15 years of dedicated service and training from international leaders in children's rehabilitation and movement disorders. Occupational Therapists enhance independence in daily activities using up-to-date techniques, Speech Pathologists unlock potential in communication and eating/drinking, Physiotherapists improve physical capabilities through innovative techniques, and Dietitians provide customised nutritional plans for children with specific needs. Every member of the team is committed to providing a comfortable and inviting atmosphere and comprehensive, evidence-based care.

• Your first visit

  The journey begins with a short questionnaire and assessment to understand your child's needs, allowing the therapist to listen and understand your child's individual challenges and aspirations. Together, you and your therapist then set meaningful goals and create a practical plan to achieve them. The initial process is designed to be clear and supportive so you can feel confident from the start. Every three months, you'll have a review where goals are celebrated, achievements recognised, and priorities adjusted based on your child's progress.