Occupational Therapy
Day by Day Early Intervention provides occupational therapy for children from our Port Adelaide clinic as well as through home, school, childcare and community visits across Adelaide’s western suburbs.
Our occupational therapy services support children to develop motor skills, sensory processing, play, independence and emotional regulation through warm, play-based early intervention. We tailor therapy to your child’s strengths, interests and everyday routines.
Building Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Children develop skills at different paces. Our occupational therapists support fine and gross motor development through playful, everyday activities that build strength, coordination, balance and hand skills. These foundations help children participate confidently in self-care, play and school routines.
Sensory Processing and Regulation
Sensory processing shapes how children understand the world around them. We help children recognise and respond to sensations in ways that feel comfortable and calming. Using sensory-informed strategies, we support emotional regulation, attention, engagement and confidence in everyday routines.
Play, Social Interaction and Learning
Play is how children learn. We use playful, child-led activities to support imagination, joint attention, early social interaction, problem-solving and flexible thinking. Our goal is to help children feel confident exploring, creating and interacting with others.
Supporting Everyday Independence
Occupational therapy builds independence in daily routines such as dressing, feeding, toileting, organising belongings, using tools, and participating in school tasks. We support children to practise these skills in meaningful, achievable steps that fit into your family’s everyday life.
Emotional Regulation and Co-Regulation
Being able to recognise and manage feelings is an important developmental skill. We help children build the foundations of emotional regulation through relationship-based strategies, co-regulation, sensory supports and predictable routines. Therapy focuses on helping children feel safe, calm and connected.
How We Work With Families in Occupational Therapy
Family partnership is central to our approach. We work alongside you to understand your child’s strengths, needs and everyday experiences. During sessions, we model strategies, explain what we’re targeting and why, and share practical ideas you can use at home, school and in the community.
What to Expect in Occupational Therapy Sessions
Sessions are playful, flexible and guided by your child’s interests. Activities may include motor-based play, sensory experiences, social interaction, tabletop tasks or games designed to support specific goals. You’ll always know the purpose behind each activity and how it supports your child’s development.
Where We Provide Occupational Therapy in Adelaide
We offer occupational therapy in our Port Adelaide clinic, as well as through home, school, childcare and community visits across Adelaide’s western suburbs. Flexible options help support children in the places where they learn, play and participate every day.
Trusted by families and educators across Adelaide
Families choose Day by Day Early Intervention for our warm, relationship-based approach and practical, routines-focused support.
We work collaboratively with parents, educators, GPs, and support coordinators to ensure recommendations are clear, timely, and meaningful.
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