Paediatric Occupational Therapy: Supporting Children on the Gold Coast

Every child grows at their own pace. Sometimes, a little extra support helps skills click into place — at home, at school, and in the community. Here’s how Mindful Beings Occupational Therapy supports children and families on the Gold Coast.

What is paediatric OT?

Paediatric Occupational Therapy helps children participate in everyday activities: playing, learning, self-care, and socialising. We look at the building blocks of function — fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, attention, emotional regulation, and executive functioning — and develop fun, purposeful activities to strengthen them.

Why the clinic comes first (with flexible options)

The Mindful Beings Occupational Therapy clinic is set up with age-appropriate equipment and resources for engaging, play-based sessions. It’s a calm, friendly space where children feel safe to try new things. If goals are best targeted at school or home, we offer mobile sessions as a second option and liaise closely with teachers and caregivers for consistency.

How we help — common goals

• School readiness and classroom skills: pencil grasp, handwriting fluency, scissor skills, posture, attention, and organisation.

• Self-care and independence: dressing, cutlery use, tooth-brushing, toileting routines, and managing after-school fatigue.

• Sensory regulation: supporting children to understand and respond to sounds, textures, movement, and visual input in a manageable way.

• Emotional regulation and social participation: identifying feelings, using calming strategies, following routines, sharing, turn-taking, and problem-solving.

• Motor development: core strength, balance, bilateral coordination, ball skills, and planning multi-step movements.

What to expect from therapy

After an initial conversation and assessment, we set clear, family-centred goals. Sessions are playful and purposeful, with home strategies you can weave into daily life. We celebrate progress, adjust the approach when needed, and keep communication open so everyone knows what’s working.

Working together makes the difference

Children thrive when the adults around them are on the same page. Mindful Beings Occupational Therapy provides easy-to-follow strategies for home and school, regular updates, and practical resources so that support feels consistent and achievable.

If you’re ready for friendly, professional support that meets your child where they are — and helps them take the next step with confidence, Mindful Beings Occupational Therapy is here to help.