Paediatric Occupational Therapy in Crows Nest & St Leonards
Supporting Children Across Sydney's Lower North Shore
Grow & Tell provides paediatric occupational therapy from our Crows Nest and St Leonards location, supporting children to participate more confidently in everyday activities including play, learning, self-care and community life.
Our occupational therapists work with children across Crows Nest, St Leonards and surrounding Lower North Shore suburbs including North Sydney, Cammeray, Northbridge, Lane Cove, Artarmon, Chatswood, Willoughby, Greenwich and Cremorne.
Therapy is personalised to each child and may support sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, self-care, school participation and independence.
With appointments available at our conveniently located clinic, families across the Lower North Shore can access experienced paediatric occupational therapy close to home and school.
Paediatric Occupational Therapy Services in Crows Nest
Grow & Tell provides personalised paediatric occupational therapy for children in Crows Nest, St Leonards and across Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Our experienced occupational therapists support children to build skills and confidence across everyday activities at home, school and in the community.
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Individual Therapy Sessions
One-on-one occupational therapy sessions at our Crows Nest/St Leonards clinic are tailored to your child’s individual needs. Therapy may support sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, self-care, play and independence.
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Social Skills & Group Programs
Our group programs give children opportunities to build social confidence, communication, emotional regulation and participation alongside their peers. Learn more about our Social Skills Groups.
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Mobile OT Therapy
Our occupational therapists can also support children in their everyday environments, including home, school and childcare. Mobile OT may help therapists understand your child’s needs within their usual routines and environments. Learn more about our Mobile Occupational Therapy services.
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Telehealth Occupational Therapy
Telehealth occupational therapy can provide flexible support for children and families from home. Our occupational therapists can work with parents to develop practical strategies for emotional regulation, routines, self-care, participation and everyday independence.
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Family-Centred Occupational Therapy
We work closely with parents and caregivers so strategies can be carried over beyond the therapy room. Families receive practical recommendations and home-based strategies to support their child’s occupational therapy goals in everyday life.
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Comprehensive OT & Functional Capacity Assessments
Our occupational therapists provide comprehensive assessments, including Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs), to understand your child’s strengths, challenges and everyday support needs. Assessment findings can help guide therapy goals, NDIS supports and recommendations for participation at home, school and in the community.
Who Can Paediatric Occupational Therapy Help?
At Grow & Tell, our paediatric occupational therapists support children with a wide range of developmental needs and everyday challenges. Children do not need to fit a particular diagnosis to benefit from occupational therapy.
Our occupational therapists may support children with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD and attention difficulties
Sensory processing differences
Developmental delays
Fine and gross motor difficulties
Coordination difficulties
Emotional regulation
Handwriting and school participation
Self-care skills such as dressing, toileting and mealtimes
Play, social participation and independence
Children may also experience feeding difficulties, sensory sensitivities or a limited range of accepted foods. Our team can provide specialised feeding therapy where appropriate.
Whether your child has recently been referred to occupational therapy or needs ongoing support, our team provides individualised paediatric OT from our Crows Nest/St Leonards clinic, supporting families throughout the Lower North Shore.
Our Approach to Occupational Therapy
At Grow & Tell, our occupational therapists provide child-centred, strengths-based therapy designed around each child’s individual needs, interests and everyday goals.
Individualised Therapy: Following assessment, we develop personalised therapy goals based on your child’s strengths, needs and priorities, with a focus on meaningful progress in everyday life.
Evidence-Based & Play-Focused: Therapy uses evidence-based approaches alongside engaging, play-based and functional activities to develop skills that can be used at home, school and in the community.
Collaborative Care: We work closely with parents, caregivers, teachers and other professionals where appropriate, helping strategies and skills carry over beyond the therapy room.
A Purpose-Built Therapy Environment: Our Crows Nest/St Leonards clinic includes dedicated paediatric therapy spaces and equipment to support movement, sensory regulation, motor development, play and participation.
Other Services for Children at Grow & Tell
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Speech Pathology
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Social Skills Groups
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School Readiness Groups
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Online Speech & OT
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Telehealth
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Mobile Speech Therapy
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Mobile Occupational Therapy
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NDIS Speech Therapy
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NDIS Occupational Therapy
Why Choose Grow & Tell for Occupational Therapy?
Experienced Paediatric OTs: Our occupational therapists have experience supporting children with a wide range of developmental needs, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each child.
Individualised Support: Therapy is shaped around your child’s strengths, needs and everyday goals, whether they are working on regulation, motor skills, self-care, school participation or independence.
Purpose-Built Clinic: Our Crows Nest/St Leonards clinic provides welcoming paediatric therapy spaces and equipment designed to make sessions engaging, comfortable and functional.
Collaborative Approach: We work closely with families, schools and other professionals where appropriate, helping children use their developing skills across everyday environments.
Flexible Therapy Options: Depending on your child’s needs and availability, support may be provided in our clinic, through mobile occupational therapy or via telehealth.
Occupational Therapy Appointments in Crows Nest
Looking for a paediatric occupational therapist on Sydney’s Lower North Shore? Grow & Tell provides occupational therapy for children from our conveniently located Crows Nest/St Leonards clinic.
We support children with sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, self-care, school participation and everyday independence.
We currently have occupational therapy appointments available. Contact our team to discuss your child’s needs and find a suitable appointment.
Meet Our Occupational Therapist Team
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Allen
Occupational Therapist
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Japeth
Occupational Therapist
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James
Occupational Therapist
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MIna
Occupational Therapist
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Helen
Occupational Therapist
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Jessie
Occupational Therapist
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Marine
Occupational Therapist
Where is Our Crows Nest Occupational Therapy Clinic?
Grow & Tell Crows Nest / St Leonards Clinic
Address: Level 3, 38 Oxley Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065
Phone: 1300 848 795
General Enquiries: info@growandtelltherapy.com.au
Appointments Available:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Our Crows Nest clinic provides paediatric occupational therapy for children across Sydney’s Lower North Shore, including North Sydney, St Leonards, Lane Cove, Artarmon, Chatswood, Willoughby, Greenwich, Cremorne, Cammeray and Northbridge.
Families can access occupational therapy assessments and ongoing therapy in our conveniently located clinic, with support for sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor skills, handwriting, self-care, school participation and independence.
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Occupational Therapy FAQs
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Paediatric occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need to participate more confidently and independently in everyday life. Our occupational therapists provide targeted, evidence-based interventions to support a wide range of areas, including fine motor skills and handwriting, sensory processing and sensory modulation, emotional regulation, self-care and daily living tasks, play skills, attention and task participation, and functional involvement at home, in early learning settings and at school. We work closely with families, educators and other professionals to create individualised programs that build practical skills, promote confidence and encourage meaningful participation in all the activities that matter to your child.
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Grow & Tell primarily provides paediatric occupational therapy for children and adolescents. Support is tailored to each child’s age, developmental needs, goals and everyday environments.
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Our occupational therapists can support children experiencing difficulties with fine motor skills, handwriting, sensory processing, emotional regulation, attention, coordination, self-care, independence, play and participation in everyday activities. Therapy is individualised according to your child’s strengths and needs.
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An occupational therapy assessment helps us understand your child’s strengths, challenges and functional needs. Depending on the reason for referral, it may include parent discussion, clinical observation, standardised assessment and consideration of how your child participates in everyday activities at home, school and in the community.
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Yes. Our occupational therapists provide Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) to understand how a person manages everyday activities and the support they may require. An FCA can consider areas such as self-care, mobility, communication, learning, social participation and independence.
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Yes. In addition to clinic-based occupational therapy, Grow & Tell can provide mobile occupational therapy in settings such as homes, schools and childcare where appropriate. Seeing a child in their everyday environment can also help our therapists understand their functional needs and develop practical strategies.
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There is no set length of time for occupational therapy. The frequency and duration of therapy depend on your child’s needs, goals and progress. Following assessment, your occupational therapist can discuss recommendations and an appropriate therapy plan with your family.
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Grow & Tell provides paediatric occupational therapy from our Lower North Shore clinic in St Leonards, close to Crows Nest, North Sydney, Cammeray, Greenwich and surrounding suburbs. Contact our team to discuss current appointment availability and the most appropriate support for your child.
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