Sweet Paeds Therapy

Unit 1/34 Main St, Pakenham VIC 3810

  • Clinic

About Sweet Paeds Therapy

Sweet Paeds Therapy provides paediatric occupational therapy services supporting children's development to help them grow into independent, confident and empowered individuals. They are passionate about providing a strength-based, developmental approach, believing each child should be accepted for who they are, celebrated for their skills, and supported to develop further skills.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

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Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy targeting development of skills for functional independence, including self-care, learning, play, social relationships, and overall independence. Promotes cognitive, physical, social, emotional, sensory, and play development.

Get to know Sweet Paeds Therapy

From Sweet Paeds Therapy's website.

  • Our approach

    Occupational therapy at Sweet Paeds targets the development of skills that relate to functional independence, including self-care, learning, play and social relationships. Sessions focus on promoting cognitive, physical, social, emotional, sensory and play development to help children do the daily activities they need or want to do. The provider uses a strength-based, developmental approach, celebrating each child's existing skills while supporting them to develop further skills. Children are accepted for who they are and guided to grow into independent, confident and empowered individuals.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Paeds Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

Sweet Paeds Therapy is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does Sweet Paeds Therapy provide?

Sweet Paeds Therapy provides Occupational Therapy.

Which areas does Sweet Paeds Therapy cover?

Sweet Paeds Therapy is based in Pakenham, VIC.

How do I connect with Sweet Paeds Therapy?

You can call +61 3 5940 3857, email them and visit their website.

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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