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Common conditions paediatric OT supports

Plain-language guides for parents on conditions where paediatric occupational therapy is one of the common allied health supports in Australia. Each guide explains what the condition involves, how OT may help, and how NDIS funding can sometimes apply. OTWaitlist is a directory and does not provide medical advice — for any individual concerns, speak with your GP or paediatrician.

Condition pillarAutism Spectrum DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental difference that shapes how children process information, communicate, and respond to their sensory environment.Read the parent guide →Condition pillarSensory Processing DisorderSensory Processing Disorder is the term often used by families and clinicians to describe difficulties with how a child's brain interprets and responds to sensory information.Read the parent guide →Condition pillarADHD and Attention DifficultiesADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a developmental difference that affects attention, activity level, and impulse control.Read the parent guide →Condition pillarDevelopmental DelayDevelopmental delay describes when a child has not yet reached one or more developmental milestones in the expected timeframe.Read the parent guide →Condition pillarHandwriting DifficultiesHandwriting difficulties are one of the most common reasons families seek paediatric occupational therapy.Read the parent guide →Condition pillarFine Motor Skills DelayFine motor skills are the small, precise movements children use with their hands and fingers for play, self-care, and school.Read the parent guide →Condition pillarEarly Childhood DevelopmentEarly childhood is a time of rapid development across play, movement, communication, self-care, and social skills.Read the parent guide →

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