ADHD Support at Growing Minds Paediatric Occupational Therapy — Eastwood, NSW

Growing Minds Paediatric Occupational Therapy lists handwriting support as a service offering. Handwriting difficulties are commonly observed in children with attention and focus challenges, as the fine motor coordination, sustained concentration, and motor planning required for writing can be areas of difficulty. According to its listing, the clinic addresses handwriting through occupational therapy approaches that typically involve breaking writing tasks into manageable steps, using adaptive grips or pencil modifications, and practising letter formation with varied sensory input. Examples of activities might include using textured paper or sandpaper letters to build letter awareness, practising on whiteboards or vertical surfaces to change the sensory experience, or incorporating hand strength exercises with therapy putty before writing tasks to prepare the hand muscles. Some children also benefit from visual supports or structured writing templates that reduce the cognitive load of planning where letters should go on a page. Parents should note that occupational therapists cannot diagnose ADHD or attention difficulties; however, they can support the functional skills that overlap with these presentations. NDIS funding may be available to support occupational therapy services for eligible children, though Growing Minds Paediatric Occupational Therapy's NDIS registration status has not been confirmed in the current directory snapshot. Parents are encouraged to contact the clinic directly to discuss funding options and how handwriting intervention might fit into a child's broader support plan.