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Occupational Therapy

Engaging speech therapy sessions for children at Chatterbox Speech in Australia.

How Occupational Therapy Can Help Your Child Thrive

At Chatterbox, our paediatric Occupational Therapists support children with the foundational skills they need to participate in daily life, at home, at school, and in the community.

We work with a wide range of developmental areas that impact how children move, regulate, care for themselves, and engage with others. Whether it’s building hand strength for writing, improving coordination for sports, or developing the emotional skills to manage big feelings, we’re here to help your child grow with confidence.

Below, you’ll find more about some of the key areas we support. Each link will take you to a detailed page explaining how therapy works, what signs to look for, and how Occupational Therapy can make a difference. 

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We commonly support children with:

A speech therapy session with a therapist assisting a young boy with communication skills in a warm, supportive environment.

Small hand movements like drawing, writing, cutting, grasping, and manipulating objects. 

FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Engaging children in speech therapy activities at Chatterbox Speech centre in Australia.

Whole-body movement skills like running, jumping, climbing, and balance.

GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Child covering ears and shouting, illustrating speech or communication difficulties, Chatterbox Speech therapy services in Australia for children.

The ability to recognise, manage, and respond to emotions in a calm and flexible way.

EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Bright young girl practicing speech therapy with a tablet at home, focused on communication skills development.

How children process and respond to sensory input (e.g. noise, touch, movement).

SENSORY REGULATION
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Daily tasks like dressing, toileting, feeding, hygiene, and sleep routines. 

SELF-CARE SKILLS
Bright smiling children playing with educational toys at Chatterbox Speech.

Connecting with others, turn-taking, understanding social cues, and building friendships. 

SOCIAL SKILLS

We also help with…

Motor Development
  • Visual motor skills (e.g. hand-eye coordination, copying)
  • Crossing the midline
  • Bilateral coordination
  • In-hand manipulation
  • Hand strength and grasp development
  • Postural control
  • Legibility
  • Writing speed
  • Copying from the board or page
  • Independent written expression

Support for interpreting and responding to sensory input across:

  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Touch
  • Body awareness (proprioception)
  • Movement and balance (vestibular)
  • Organisation and planning skills
  • Understanding and following routines
  • Safety awareness
  • Self-monitoring and task completion
  • Idea generation and motor planning (praxis)
  • Recognising, remembering, and interpreting visual information
  • Tasks like finding items in a cluttered space or copying from a whiteboard
  • Building routines around feeding and mealtimes
  • Picky eating and sensory feeding challenges
  • Using cutlery

Not sure what your child needs?

You’re in the right place. Whether your child is falling behind with motor skills, overwhelmed by sensory input, or struggling with independence, we’re here to help.

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Our therapy services focus on

Small boy engaging in speech therapy activities with speech-language therapist, using colourful blocks for early communication and language development.

Occupational Therapy

Child speech therapy session at Chatterbox Speech clinic; speech-language pathologist working with a young boy on pronunciation and communication skills.

Speech Therapy

Young girl smiling while participating in speech therapy session at Chatterbox Speech classes in Australia.

Autism Support

Children's speech therapy with Chatterbox Speech in Australia, supporting early communication skills development for children of all ages.

School Readiness

Your speech pathologist can help guide you with strategies that suit your child’s needs and fit easily into your daily life.

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Children engaging in speech therapy at Chatterbox Speech clinic in Australia.

At Chatterbox we want the best for your family. Our therapists are kind and caring. They are passionate about working with children and helping your child to realise their true potential.

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