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Speech & Occupational Therapy For Autism

Helping autistic children, teens and adults develop confidence, independence and communication skills for everyday life. Enquire with our team today!

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Helping autistic individuals build confidence and reach their potential.

Our team provides occupational and speech therapy designed to support people of all ages with neurodiverse needs.

We focus on practical, evidence-based strategies that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. We work closely with families, schools, and support networks to ensure progress continues beyond the session.

Common goals include:

  • Emotional regulation and coping skills

  • Social and communication development

  • Sensory processing and attention

  • Daily routines and life skills

Areas we focus on.

Our therapy supports people at every stage of life, from early childhood through to adulthood. Each program is designed around individual goals and strengths.

    • Understanding and managing emotions

    • Coping with overwhelm and frustration

    • Building self-calming strategies

    • Improving flexibility during change

    • Increasing resilience and confidence

    • Understanding social cues and body language

    • Initiating and maintaining conversations

    • Turn-taking and group interaction

    • Building friendships and shared play

    • Improving expressive and receptive language

    • Morning and bedtime routines

    • Dressing, toileting, and self-care skills

    • Mealtime routines and feeding support

    • School readiness and classroom participation

    • Organisation and transitions throughout the day

    • Managing sensory sensitivities

    • Building tolerance to sensory input

    • Supporting attention and focus

    • Improving body awareness

    • Creating sensory strategies for home and school

    • Understanding behaviour triggers

    • Reducing meltdowns and anxiety

    • Supporting positive behaviour strategies

    • Building coping and problem-solving skills

    • Expanding play skills and interests

    • Learning through play-based tasks

    • Building joint attention

    • Supporting flexible thinking

    • Fine motor skills for school tasks

    • Gross motor skills and coordination

    • Handwriting and hand strength

    • Movement and balance

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Therapy that celebrates individuality.

We believe autism isn’t something to be “fixed”. It’s a different way of experiencing the world.

Our job is to help each person understand themselves, build meaningful skills and develop confidence in their own abilities.

We tailor every session to the individual’s interests and learning style, using play-based and evidence-based approaches for lasting progress.

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Our step-by-step process

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    Initial Assessment

    We start with an individualised assessment to understand strengths, goals and challenges.

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    Personalised Plan

    Together, we set realistic goals and create a therapy plan that fits daily routines and preferences.

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    Ongoing Sessions

    Regular, engaging sessions focusing on practical skill-building, seeing real progress each session.

  • Collaboration

    We share strategies with parents, carers and educators to support progress outside of sessions.

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About our team.

We are a caring team of Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists who support autistic children and their families across Perth, Brisbane, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast.

Our therapists understand the unique strengths, interests, and challenges that autistic children may experience. We focus on communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation, behaviour support, play, and everyday routines.

Every session is personalised, evidence based, and designed to be fun, engaging, and supportive for your child.

With extensive experience across the autism spectrum, our team works with children of all ages and learning styles, helping them build confidence and reach their goals in a way that feels safe and enjoyable.

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OT For Autism FAQ

  • Occupational therapy supports autistic people of all ages with the skills needed for everyday life. This includes sensory processing, emotional regulation, communication, routines, behaviour support, motor skills, social participation, and independence at home, school, work, and in the community.

  • OT helps with managing sensory needs, regulating emotions, improving communication and social interaction, developing daily living skills, building independence, and supporting participation in meaningful activities. Therapy is personalised to the individual’s goals, strengths, and environment.

  • Signs include sensory sensitivities, emotional overwhelm, difficulty with routines, challenges with communication or social interaction, coordination concerns, trouble coping with change, or barriers to independence at home, school, or work. An OT assessment can help identify specific support needs.

  • Sessions are tailored to the person’s age, interests, and goals. This may include sensory activities, regulation strategies, life skills training, communication support, motor skill development, behaviour strategies, or help with routines and participation. Therapy is practical, supportive, and adjusted to each individual.

  • OT can help with sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, emotional regulation, social and play skills, attention and focus, daily routines, and school readiness. Therapy is personalised to your child’s specific goals.

  • Yes. Sensory support is a core part of OT for autism. Therapists help individuals understand their sensory profile, manage sensitivities, build tolerance, and develop strategies for home, school, work, and community settings.

  • Yes. Sensory support is a core part of OT for autism. Therapists help individuals understand their sensory profile, manage sensitivities, build tolerance, and develop strategies for home, school, work, and community settings.

  • Absolutely. Adults benefit from OT for emotional regulation, organisation, daily living skills, executive functioning, social participation, sensory support, workplace skills, and building independence. Therapy is tailored to adult goals, routines, and environments.

  • Yes! We come to homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings. This allows therapy to take place in familiar environments where skills are used every day.

  • Yes. Telehealth is available for children, teens, and adults. It is flexible and effective, with guided strategies and practical support for everyday challenges.

  • This varies by individual goals, needs, and progress. Some people benefit from short-term support, while others prefer ongoing therapy. Your OT will recommend a plan that works for your situation.

  • Yes. We work with teachers, employers, psychologists, support workers, and families to create consistent strategies across environments and support meaningful progress.