Our Clients:

Macarthur Paediatric Occupational Therapy services children and teenagers under the age of 18 years with a variety of different disabilities including: 

• Autism Spectrum Disorder: ranging from level 1 to 3. 

• Down Syndrome 

• Hearing and visual Impairments

• Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders

• Developmental delays and learning disabilities

• Plus many more.

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How do I make a referral?

•  Anyone can refer a child to our service with parents’ consent.

• Referrals are often made by parents, other family members, paediatricians, teachers, school counselors, or case workers.

• Depending on therapist availability to suit your family's needs, we aim to see children within four weeks of referral.

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Services offered:

• Standardised Assessment (Sensory, diagnosic groups, visual perception and special provisions).

• Screening Assessments (Handwriting, Pre-School).

• Functional Assessments (Play skills, social engagement, self care).

• Services provided in practice, at school or at home. 

• Group therapy programs:  

-School Starters group.

-Social Skills groups. 

-Fine motor skills groups (Buildanauts) ​

• Education for parents and teachers.

• Consultation with schools, preschools and other community groups. 

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An assessment is usually required to establish a baseline for therapy and determine what areas are impacting on your childs everyday functioning.

All assessments include a report and ongoing therapy will be determined from the results presented in the assessment.

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Rebates

All staff are registered Medicare and Health Fund Providers. Rebates can be accessed through the following (please speak to a therapist when making an initial appointment):

• Through your nominated health fund

• Chronic Disease Management Plan

• Autism 135 Care Plan

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Macarthur Paediatric Occupational Therapy is a registered practice with the National Disability Insurance Scheme and we are able to see NDIA managed clients, third party managed clients and self-managed clients.