Therapy for Kids Perth

Get to know Therapy for Kids Perth

From Therapy for Kids Perth's website.

• Our approach

  Therapy for Kids Perth takes a neuroaffirming, family-centred approach to every session. The team celebrates neurodiversity and meets each child with curiosity and respect, working alongside families as partners rather than just as clinicians. Sessions are designed around the child's strengths, interests, and individual needs, with a focus on building meaningful skills and participation in everyday life. Therapy is evidence-based and strengths-focused, never deficit-focused, recognising what children can do and building from there. Whether working with occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, or physiotherapy, the aim is to support children in activities that matter most to them at home, school, and in the community.

• Working with families

  The practice is explicitly family-centred, working alongside families as partners in their child's therapy journey. The team communicates regularly and involves parents and carers in goal-setting and planning. Many clinicians use a parent-coaching approach to empower families to support their child's development beyond the clinic. The admin team is a warm, knowledgeable presence available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm to answer questions and help families understand their options. Families are kept informed throughout their child's therapy journey, from intake through to progress reviews and plan updates. The practice actively works to reduce barriers to access through multiple service options including mobile visits, telehealth, and flexible funding arrangements.

• Meet the team

  The team comprises 23 clinicians across four disciplines: occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, and physiotherapy. All clinicians hold relevant bachelor's degrees in their respective fields, with some holding honours degrees and postgraduate qualifications such as graduate diplomas. Many team members have specialist training in areas like early intervention, neurodiversity-affirming practice, trauma-informed care, and specific therapeutic approaches. The team includes three designated team leads and is supported by a dedicated admin team of coordinators. Clinicians are described as passionate, neuroaffirming practitioners with varied experience working across neurodevelopmental differences, mental health, and paediatric care.

• Your first visit

  At a first appointment, families can expect a welcoming meeting where the team gets to know the child and family. During this initial stage, the clinician will understand the child's individual needs, goals, and what matters most to the family. The team then develops a personal therapy plan tailored to the child's specific situation. A service agreement is signed to confirm how the therapy will work. The process is warm and collaborative, with clear communication about what to expect going forward. There is no referral required to book a first appointment — families can contact the admin team directly to get started.