Assessments
We conduct robust assessments to understand exactly where your child's challenges stem from, so we can specifically address these through therapy.
Evidence-BasedChild-Led
Occupational Therapy That Understands Your Child
Supporting children and young people (0–25 years) to build regulation, skills, and confidence for everyday life through evidence-based, child-led therapy.
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Something feels harder than it should be.
You're not imagining it. When everyday moments feel like a struggle, it's often a sign that underlying systems need support.
- Big emotions escalate quickly and are hard to soothe.
- Everyday routines like dressing or eating feel overwhelming.
- Coordination, attention, or participation don't come easily.
You may have been told:
“They'll grow out of it.”
But you're seeing the day-to-day reality. And you're right to trust that. Early, targeted support can make a meaningful difference.
Book a free consultationWhat We Do
Therapy that meets your child where they are
We focus on understanding why things feel hard — not just the behaviour itself. Every service is tailored to the individual child.
Ongoing Therapy
Play underpins everything we do. While your child thinks they're simply playing, they're improving on and learning new skills.
Group Programs
Helping your child develop important social and life skills while participating in activities with peers in a supportive, structured environment.
Therapy Assistant Programs
Structured programs designed and supervised by Occupational Therapists to support consistency, repetition and skill carryover.
Functional Capacity
Comprehensive assessments supporting NDIS planning, school transitions, and funding applications with detailed, evidence-based reports.
Collaborative Support & Consultation
Practical, strengths-based collaboration with families, educators, schools, and support teams to help children participate more confidently in everyday life.
Our Approach
The CFDC Foundations Framework
Our work is guided by a structured approach that ensures therapy targets the underlying systems that support regulation, engagement, and skill development.
01
Positive Environment
We create a safe, predictable, and engaging environment where children feel secure enough to explore, take risks, and participate. When children feel safe, their nervous system is more available for learning.
02
Authentic Relationships
Strong, trusting relationships are central to development. Using DIR® Floortime principles, we follow the child's lead while providing the right level of support and challenge.
03
Central Nervous System
We focus on how the nervous system processes and responds to sensory input. Through Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI), we support children to better interpret and respond to sensory information.
04
Emotional Regulation
We support children to develop the ability to understand, manage, and respond to their emotions through a combination of sensory, relational, and cognitive strategies tailored to each child.
Take the first step
You don't need to figure this out alone
Book a free 15-minute consultation and we'll guide you on what to do next.