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We see the BEST in your child,
and build skills & confidence so that they thrive,
learn, and enjoy life's challenges.

Registrations OPEN for our January 2026 School Holiday Groups. 

We are excited to be able to offer a range of groups in the upcoming January school holidays.
Find out more and register your interest here.

 Assessments

 

  • Initial Assessments 

  • Observations at kinder/school.

  • Specific Skills Assessments

  • Functional Capacity Assessments

  • Sensory Profiles

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Occupational Therapy Sessions

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Individualised therapy, based on the child's, the family's, and teachers' goals.

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We value following the child's lead and therefore our therapy is heavily based on the DIR Floortime model.

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Therapy Assistant Program

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Therapy Assistants who deliver therapy plans to children under the guidance of our Occupational Therapists.

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Groups

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Small therapy groups for children experiencing similar difficulties such as:

  • School Readiness Groups

  • Handwriting Groups

  • Social Skills Groups

  • Social/Support Groups for teens (run through the year)

  • Cooking Groups

  • Nature Group

  • Lego Groups

Most groups run during January & July school holidays.

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Workshops
for Professionals & Parents

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We offer tailored learning opportunities for parents as well as educators, therapists, and support staff across early childhood, school, and community settings.

 

Some topics we cover include:

  • Classroom setup for a supportive & regulating environment.

  • Gross/fine motor skills - challenges/strategies.

  • Sensory processing - difficulties/strategies.

  • Emotional regulation & challenging  behaviours.

  • Toileting - strategies for toilet training.

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Private Consultations

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Worried about your child but don't know what to do next?

 

Has a teacher mentioned some developmental or behavioural concerns?

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We offer consultations with a senior OT for parents who see their children struggling or developing at a different pace to their peers, and they are unsure what it all means. Via Telehealth, we listen to your concerns, offer insights and make recommendations for you to follow-up on so you have a real plan going forward. We can also offer some therapy resources you can start with your child immediately, as well as relevant online assessments we can complete with a comprehensive report for you to share with teachers, GPs, etc.

Service Area

  

Little Buds Therapists proudly service the following areas: Berwick, Beaconsfield, Officer, Pakenham, Clyde, Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Langwarrin, Botanic Ridge, Carrum Downs, Koo Wee Rup, Gembrook, Cockatoo, Drouin, Warragul, and surrounding areas.

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We come to you!
We offer home, school, kindergarten and community sessions based on what is required to support your family.

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