Autism Support at Making Milestones — Welland, SA

Making Milestones lists autism, sensory processing, and fine motor skills as areas it addresses through occupational therapy. For children with autism spectrum disorder, these three service areas often overlap and work together to support everyday functioning.

Sensory processing support, according to Making Milestones' listing, may help children who experience sensory sensitivities or seek sensory input in ways that affect their participation at home, school, or in the community. Examples might include activities with weighted equipment, tactile play materials, or movement-based activities designed to help children regulate their responses to sensory information.

Fine motor skill development typically focuses on hand strength, coordination, and control needed for tasks like writing, fastening buttons, using cutlery, or manipulating small objects. Making Milestones may address these through structured activities and practice.

Autism is listed as a service area; however, occupational therapists cannot diagnose autism spectrum disorder—diagnosis requires assessment by a medical practitioner or psychologist. Once diagnosed, an OT can support children with autism by addressing sensory and motor challenges that may be present.

Many families access occupational therapy through NDIS funding. Making Milestones is listed as NDIS registered in the directory snapshot, though this has not been independently verified. Families with NDIS plans may be able to use allocated funding for therapy sessions in 2025-26, subject to their individual plan approval and service agreement.