Developmental delay Support at Boost Paediatric Occupational Therapy — Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD

Developmental delay in children can affect how quickly they acquire skills across different areas, including fine motor control—the ability to use small hand and finger movements for tasks like writing, drawing, fastening buttons, and using cutlery. Boost Paediatric Occupational Therapy lists fine motor support as a service, which is commonly used to help children build strength, coordination, and precision in their hands and fingers. Fine motor interventions typically include structured activities such as threading beads or pegs to develop finger dexterity, scissor skills practice to improve hand strength and control, and handwriting preparation exercises using pencil grip tools or textured materials. A paediatric occupational therapist may also incorporate play-based activities like playdough manipulation or construction tasks to make skill-building engaging for younger children. For families accessing support through NDIS funding in 2025-26, fine motor therapy can be claimed as part of capacity-building supports if the child has an approved plan. However, NDIS registration for Boost Paediatric Occupational Therapy has not been confirmed in the current directory snapshot, so families should verify funding eligibility directly with the clinic. An occupational therapist cannot diagnose developmental conditions such as autism or ADHD; however, they can assess functional skills and support children in building independence across daily activities.