Speech & Occupational Therapy for ADHD
Practical, personalised OT for ADHD to help children, teens, and adults manage focus, build independence, and handle everyday challenges with more confidence. Speak with our team today!
Building focus, confidence, and everyday skills with ADHD.
Our team provides occupational therapy for ADHD tailored to how each person learns, thinks, and manages daily life.
We work with children, teens, and adults to improve attention, emotional regulation, organisation, and independence using practical, evidence-based strategies that carry over into home, school, and everyday routines.
Common goals include:
Strengthening attention and task completion
Managing emotions and impulsive responses
Improving organisation and planning skills
Building independence in everyday routines
Areas we focus on.
Our therapy supports key skills that make daily life easier and more manageable. Each program is tailored to build practical strategies and support independence.
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Recognising and understanding emotions
Managing frustration, impulsivity, and overwhelm
Developing calming strategies
Building resilience and confidence
Improving flexibility with change
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Increasing concentration on tasks
Reducing distractibility
Building sustained attention over time
Supporting task initiation and completion
Creating practical focus strategies
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Establishing consistent morning and evening routines
Improving organisation for school, work, or home
Supporting time management skills
Building independence with self-care tasks
Managing transitions between activities
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Planning and prioritising tasks
Breaking tasks into manageable steps
Improving memory and follow-through
Developing problem-solving skills
Building accountability and independence
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Understanding sensory preferences and sensitivities
Reducing sensory overwhelm
Supporting focus through sensory strategies
Improving body awareness
Creating supportive environments
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Understanding triggers for impulsive behaviour
Developing positive coping strategies
Reducing emotional outbursts
Supporting self-regulation
Building safe and consistent routines
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Improving turn-taking and listening skills
Understanding social cues
Building confidence in conversations
Developing peer relationships
Supporting flexible thinking
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Fine motor skills for writing and daily tasks
Gross motor coordination and balance
Improving posture and body control
Supporting participation in play and sport
Therapy that meets you where you are.
ADHD isn’t about a lack of ability. It’s about differences in attention, regulation, and processing.
Our role is to help individuals understand how they work best, then build strategies that support success in everyday situations.
We keep sessions engaging, practical, and tailored to each person’s interests. That way, skills are easier to learn, use, and maintain over time.
Our step-by-step process
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Initial Assessment
We begin with a personalised assessment to understand focus, routines, strengths, and daily challenges.
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Personalised Plan
Together, we set clear goals and create a personalised therapy plan that supports focus, routines and daily tasks.
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Ongoing Sessions
Regular, engaging sessions focus on building practical skills and improving focus, routines, and independence.
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Collaboration
We share practical strategies with families and schools to support focus, routines, and consistent progress every day.
Ready to get started?
About our team.
We are team of Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists working with individuals with ADHD across Perth, Brisbane, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast.
Our therapists take the time to understand how ADHD shows up for each person, including differences with focus, regulation, organisation, and daily routines, and tailor support to suit.
Each session is individualised, grounded in evidence, and designed to feel practical, engaging, and manageable.
With experience supporting children, teens, and adults, we focus on building skills, confidence, and independence in a way that feels realistic and sustainable.
OT for ADHD FAQ
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Occupational therapy for ADHD supports individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to build skills for daily functioning, including focus, organisation, emotional regulation and independence in daily activities.
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An occupational therapist uses practical strategies, including elements of behavioural therapy, to support managing adhd, helping improve attention, routines and overall independence.
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Common adhd symptoms include difficulty focusing, impulsivity, trouble completing everyday tasks, emotional outbursts, disorganisation and challenges maintaining a consistent daily routine.
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Each therapy session is tailored to the individual and may include structured activities, play-based learning and guided support from a qualified therapist to improve skills for everyday life.
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Yes. OT supports attention by using strategies that improve sensory integration, regulate sensory input and help individuals stay engaged and focused on tasks.
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OT helps with social skills development and social interaction, building confidence with communication, relationships and participation in different environments.
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Yes. OT can work alongside supports like speech therapy or adhd coaching, providing a more complete approach that supports both communication and behaviour.
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No. OT supports both a child and individuals with adult adhd, with therapy adapted to suit different ages, goals and life demands.
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OT plays an important role in supporting mental health, helping individuals manage emotions, reduce stress and build practical coping strategies.
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Starting early can make a big difference. Early intervention helps build strong foundations for independence, routines and confidence that support long-term outcomes.
