Paediatric Occupational Therapy in Perth
At Flare Therapy, we provide personalised paediatric occupational therapy for children aged 5+ across Perth’s northern suburbs.
We support emotional regulation, sensory processing, motor development, independence skills, and school participation.
✔ NDIS experienced provider ✔ Mobile therapy across home, school, and community ✔ Reports and Functional Capacity Assessments available
Is paediatric occupational therapy right for your child?
🧠 Emotional regulation or meltdowns🎧 Sensory sensitivities✍️ Handwriting difficulties👫 Social challenges📅 Organisation or executive functioning👕 Independence skills
What We Support in Paediatric Occupational Therapy
• Emotional regulation• Sensory processing• Fine and gross motor skills• Self-care + independence• Social skills• Executive functioning
Why Families Choose Flare Therapy
✔Mobile OT services across Perth northern suburbs.✔Individualised, goal-driven therapy.✔A warm and neurodiversity-affirming approach.✔Clear and prompt communication with parents, schools, and support teams.
Self-care + Life skills
Helping children build independence and confidence in everyday routines.
✔ Personal hygiene routines✔ Dressing skills✔ Toileting independence✔ Meal preparation✔ Household routines✔ Time and money management
Therapy is tailored to support independence in real-life routines at home, school, and community environments.
👉 Want to explore independence skill development further? Learn more about life skills occupational therapy here.
👉 Book a free 15-minute call to discuss independence goals.
Fine/Gross motor skills
Supporting strength, coordination, and motor planning for daily tasks and school participation.
✔ Handwriting and pencil control✔ Scissor and tool skills✔ Hand-eye coordination✔ Ball skills and physical play✔ Crossing midline and coordination
Therapy focuses on improving confidence, participation, and skill development across school, play, and everyday activities. 👉 Many children needing motor skill support also benefit from sensory processing therapy.
Therapy focuses on improving confidence, participation, and skill development across school, play, and everyday activities. 👉 Many children needing motor skill support also benefit from sensory processing therapy.
Social skills
Supporting children to build friendships, communication confidence, and social understanding.
- ✔ Understanding social cues
- ✔ Conversation skills
- ✔ Friendship development
- ✔ Cooperative play
- ✔ Conflict resolution Social skill development often links closely with emotional regulation and sensory processing support.
- 👉 Learn more about emotional regulation support.
- 👉 Learn more about sensory processing support. 👉 Book a free 15-minute call to discuss your child’s social goals here.
Service Areas Across Perth’s Northern Suburbs
Flare Therapy provides mobile occupational therapy across Perth’s northern suburbs, supporting children and young people in their everyday environments including home, school, daycare, and community settings.
Supported suburbs include:
Balga • Nollamara • Mirrabooka • WestminsterAlexander Heights • Landsdale • GirrawheenCraigie • Padbury • Duncraig • JoondalupWoodvale • Greenwood • Kingsley • Warwick • Morley
📍 If your suburb is not listed, please contact us — we may still be able to support you depending on therapist availability and travel distance.
📍 If your suburb is not listed, please contact us — we may still be able to support you depending on therapist availability and travel distance.
What Therapy Looks Like at Flare Therapy
• Initial assessment and goal planning • Individualised therapy sessions • Home and school strategy support • Progress updates and reports • Collaboration with families and educators
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some common questions families ask when considering paediatric occupational therapy support.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're unsure whether occupational therapy is right for your child, that's completely okay. Many families start by simply having a conversation.
You may also be interested in our support for Sensory Processing Therapy and Emotional Regulation Therapy for children.