Paediatric Play

Paediatric Play ⭐️ Creating a Difference & Making Possibilities ⭐️
📍 Goodwood | Bellevue Heights
👫 OT• Physiotherapy• Speech Therapy
📚 Psychology• Early Childhood• DE

Paediatric Play believes that every child is unique. By encouraging play we can encourage development, assist children with life skills that provide them with useful tools and strategies to be the best version of themselves. We use a child-focused and family-centered approach that empowers children and their families to thrive and achieve their greatest potential. Specialist Areas include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Global Developmental Delay
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)

Occupational Therapy supports children to build on their strengths, enables children to participate in activities (occupations) they find meaningful and bridge the gaps in their development so they can participate in activities with confidence and motivation. These are the following:

1. Gross Motor Skills
Large muscles within the body that are needed for playground games, balance, coordination, posture, muscle tone, strength and endurance.

2. Fine Motor Skills
Hands and fingers that activate manipulation, finger/hand strength, hand division and hand dominance for activities such as handwriting, cutting and cutlery.

3. Sensory Processing
Children receive, interpret and respond to sensory information. Children can often be under or over-reactive to emotions, sound, movement, vision, taste, touch, smell and pressure.

4. Visual Motor Integration (VMI)
Visual information and matching with the appropriate motor actions, e.g. puzzles, handwriting, ball throwing and catching. Children with VMI difficulties exhibit poor visual motor coordination, backwards letter and number.

5. Play
Socialising, taking turns, playing with others, exploring play interests, making friends, confidence, eye contact and interactions.

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! We hope your day is as bright and cheerful as the smiles we see come through to our cli...
04/04/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! We hope your day is as bright and cheerful as the smiles we see come through to our clinics✨ Wishing you all a joyful day from the Paediatric Play team! 🐣 🍫🐇

Happy Easter from the Paediatric Play team! Hope you all have an egg-cellent day filled with joy, laughter, and lots of ...
04/04/2026

Happy Easter from the Paediatric Play team! Hope you all have an egg-cellent day filled with joy, laughter, and lots of chocolate! 🐰🍫

As we approach the April school holidays, we are excited to invite our clients to participate in our on-site Games, Grou...
01/04/2026

As we approach the April school holidays, we are excited to invite our clients to participate in our on-site Games, Groups & Growth sessions.
This holiday break, we are opening our clinic doors for collaborative sessions designed to bridge the gap between clinical goals and real-world social interaction.
GAMES. GROUPS. GROWTH. Trade the Classroom for the Board Room.
Our clinicians will facilitate high-impact social learning through strategy and construction.
The Experience Includes:
🟢STRATEGISE: Master board games that challenge executive functioning and planning.
🔵CONNECT: Build real-time social skills, turn-taking, and peer support.
🟡CREATE: Tackle complex puzzles and Lego Team Challenges.
🟣CELEBRATE: Every participant will receive a Special Achievement Certificate highlighting their specific clinical “wins” from the session.

Register Your Interest: To ensure we create groups with the best developmental fit for every child, we are currently capturing interest. Final dates and times will be advised shortly, based on registration numbers and age groupings.
To register your interest, please email karen@paediatricplay.com.au or call us on 8318 1444.
We look forward to seeing our community come together this April!

Meet Louise⭐️Hi! I’m Louise, an occupational therapist who graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bache...
29/03/2026

Meet Louise⭐️

Hi! I’m Louise, an occupational therapist who graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. I have experience working across the lifespan, with a strong passion for paediatric care.
I support children in areas including motor skill development, emotional regulation, executive functioning, cognitive skills, and sensory processing. I am also passionate about advocating for children and their families, supporting them throughout their unique journeys.
My approach to therapy is play-based, neuro-affirming, and engaging, with a focus on building meaningful connections and encouraging active participation. I am experienced in administering a range of occupational therapy assessments to help guide individualised and effective support.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether that’s camping or relaxing at the beach. I also love baking, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Meet Shantara⭐️Hi, I’m Shantara. I am a dedicated Occupational Therapist who thrives on building strong, collaborative r...
24/02/2026

Meet Shantara⭐️

Hi, I’m Shantara. I am a dedicated Occupational Therapist who thrives on building strong, collaborative relationships with my clients and their families, supporting them to achieve meaningful goals and build their independence.
I completed my Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. I have experience with working with children and young adults with various intellectual and physical needs. I aim to make sessions fun, interactive, and tailored to each client’s unique strengths and needs.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me outdoors, spending time with friends and family, camping, or cooking in the kitchen.

What paediatric Play Bellevue Heights offers💫
10/02/2026

What paediatric Play Bellevue Heights offers💫

What we offer at our Goodwood road clinic💫
05/02/2026

What we offer at our Goodwood road clinic💫

Paediatric Play’s first Personal Development day for the year💫
27/01/2026

Paediatric Play’s first Personal Development day for the year💫

Paediatric play team is back in action and ready to help our amazing clients smash their goals in 2026! Let’s make it a ...
11/01/2026

Paediatric play team is back in action and ready to help our amazing clients smash their goals in 2026! Let’s make it a year of growth, progress, and smiles! 💪

#2026

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! May 2026 be filled with lots of success and happiness🩵We would like to take this time...
31/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! May 2026 be filled with lots of success and happiness🩵

We would like to take this time to thank everyone for your ongoing support throughout the years, and a massive thank you to our amazing Paediatric Play team😊

The Paediatric Play team will be back to work on the 12th January ready to conquer goals⭐️

#2026

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas🎄
24/12/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas🎄

Check out these 5 Christmas activities🎄🎅🏽🎉🍪 🎄🎅🎁☃️
18/12/2025

Check out these 5 Christmas activities🎄🎅🏽🎉🍪

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226 Shepherds Hill Road, Bellevue Heights
Adelaide, SA
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