Autism Support at NSW Paediatrics — Double Bay, NSW

NSW Paediatrics lists autism as a service area according to its directory entry. Occupational therapy for children on the autism spectrum typically focuses on supporting everyday functioning, sensory regulation, and social participation. The clinic's listed autism service may address areas such as sensory sensitivities (for example, helping a child manage responses to loud environments or particular textures through graded exposure and sensory strategies), fine and gross motor skill development (such as handwriting practice, scissor skills, or coordination exercises), and social communication in daily routines (like visual schedules to support transitions between activities, or structured play-based activities to build peer interaction skills).

Children with autism accessing occupational therapy through NSW Paediatrics may be funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) if they hold an NDIS plan. However, NDIS registration for NSW Paediatrics has not been confirmed in the current directory snapshot, so families should verify the clinic's current registration status and funding eligibility directly. Occupational therapists cannot diagnose autism; diagnosis is made by medical professionals. The role of occupational therapy is to support functional skills and participation once a diagnosis has been established.