Autism Support at Squish Kids – Cleveland — Cleveland, QLD

Children with autism spectrum disorder often experience differences in sensory processing and fine motor development, which can impact daily activities like eating, writing, and self-care. Squish Kids – Cleveland offers occupational therapy services addressing these areas through individualised support. Sensory processing work helps children regulate their responses to sounds, textures, and movement—for example, using weighted blankets or fidget tools to promote calm, or providing deep pressure activities like resistance exercises to help organise their nervous system. Fine motor interventions focus on hand strength and coordination through activities such as threading beads, scissor practice, and handwriting exercises tailored to each child's needs. Squish Kids – Cleveland therapists work collaboratively with families to identify which sensory and motor strategies work best for each child. Many families access these services through NDIS funding (2025–26 pricing structures), which can support ongoing therapy sessions. An occupational therapist cannot diagnose autism spectrum disorder, but they can assess how sensory and motor differences affect your child's participation in school, home, and community activities, then develop practical strategies to support engagement and independence.