AHPRA-registered mobile OTs working with autistic children and their families on daily living, sensory regulation and school participation.
OT does not treat autism. What it does is support autistic children with the functional skills that make everyday life easier: getting dressed, managing sensory overwhelm, building classroom routines, or developing the fine motor and self-care skills they need for independence. Our OTs work with the whole team around the child and build goals alongside families, not ahead of them.
You'll speak with one of our AHPRA-registered OTs.
We usually call back within one business day.
Mobile OT for children, adults & older people
OT does not support autism as a condition. It supports autistic children with the specific functional skills that autism can make harder in everyday life. The goals are set by families and children, not by a checklist of deficits. Every autistic child has a different profile, and every OT plan reflects that: what matters most for your child in their home, their school, their routines.
Sensory differences are present in the majority of autistic children and affect how they function across every environment. Your OT builds a detailed sensory profile, identifies the specific inputs that cause overload or drive seeking behaviour, and develops regulation strategies and environmental modifications for home and school, not just for the OT room.
Dressing, grooming, mealtimes and personal hygiene are areas where many autistic children benefit from OT support. Your OT assesses which components of a task are creating difficulty (sensory, sequencing, motor or transition-related) and builds step-by-step task breakdowns, visual supports and consistent practice routines that work within how your child learns.
Pencil grip, scissors, handwriting and classroom tasks like gluing and cutting often require direct OT work for autistic children. Your OT assesses hand function and visual-motor skills, builds a targeted programme, and coordinates with the school to ensure classroom activities are structured in a way that supports your child's participation.
Transitions between activities, environments or people are often the most dysregulating part of an autistic child's day. Your OT identifies the specific transition points causing difficulty and builds supports: visual schedules, transition objects, first-then boards and advance warning strategies that reduce the unpredictability that drives distress.
Play is how children develop skills and connect with others. For autistic children, structured play and peer interaction can present specific challenges. Your OT supports your child's play skills in ways that build on their interests and strengths, works on the functional components of peer interaction, and provides teachers and parents with strategies that help without forcing a particular social style.
The most effective OT support for autistic children extends beyond the OT session into how parents, teachers and support workers structure the environment and respond to behaviour. Your OT provides coaching on sensory strategies, communication supports, routine design and how to interpret and respond to behaviour in ways that build trust and reduce distress across the whole day.
Whether NDIS, aged care, DVA or private, the admin can feel complicated. We handle the paperwork and explain the funding options in plain English so you can focus on the person, not the process.
Phone (07) 3477 9366 or drop your details in the form. Our intake team usually responds within one business day. We'll ask about age, goals, funding and where you're based.
We pair you with an AHPRA-registered OT experienced in your context: paediatric, adult, older adult, rehab or reports. You know who's coming, and why they're the right fit.
Your OT visits you at home, at school, at work or in the community. We build a personalised plan, document progress, and coordinate with your supports, GP or support coordinator.
Our Occupational Therapists are AHPRA-registered, supported by OT assistants, a psychologist, a speech pathologist and a warm admin team who'll be your first point of contact. Small enough to know your name, big enough to match you with someone whose experience fits your goals.
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered
Psychologist
AHPRA-registered
Speech Pathologist
SPA Certified Practising
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Under OT supervision
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Under OT supervision
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Under OT supervision
Speech Therapy Assistant
Under SPA supervision
Client Intake Coordinator
Intake team
Client Intake Coordinator
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Tell us your preferences: gender, language, cultural background, clinical experience. We'll match you with a clinician who fits.
We can't list fixed prices publicly. What you pay depends on your funding stream, the service, and your location. But every Astrad client gets the same three things, in writing, before any visit is booked.
Request a written quoteEvery client gets a clear written quote setting out session rates, expected travel time and any reports, before we schedule a single visit.
For NDIS participants we bill within the limits set out in the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. No surprises at invoice time.
Travel and non-face-to-face time are always quoted in writing, at the rates allowed for your funding stream. What you see is what you pay.
Our Occupational Therapists travel to you. At home, at school, at work or in the community. We cover metro and many regional areas across Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. Not sure if we reach your postcode? Ask us. We usually confirm within one business day.
Check availabilityBrisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Toowoomba
Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong, Newcastle
Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat
Hobart, Launceston, Devonport
Can't see your question? Call us and we'll answer it directly.
OT focuses on functional skills: the things your child needs to do at home, at school and in the community. For autistic children this might include supporting sensory regulation (managing overwhelm or sensory-seeking behaviour), building fine motor skills for writing and self-care, developing daily living routines (dressing, grooming, mealtimes), supporting school participation, and coaching parents and teachers on practical strategies. The goals are set with you, not for you.
No. You can self-refer and OT assessment can begin before or during a diagnostic process. That said, an autism diagnosis can open the door to an NDIS plan, which funds OT. If your child is on the path to diagnosis, our OTs can work with you on practical goals in the meantime and contribute to the diagnostic picture where appropriate.
Yes. Autistic children with an NDIS plan can access OT under the Improved Daily Living (Capacity Building) budget. We work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. If your child has an autism diagnosis and does not yet have an NDIS plan, they are likely eligible: our team can walk you through that process.
Our OTs use a strengths-based, child-led approach. We take time to understand what matters to your child, what their sensory profile looks like, and what barriers actually affect daily life. Sessions are structured around the child's interests and capacity on the day. We involve parents and carers throughout so strategies are consistent across home and school.
Yes, where consent is given. Coordinating with teachers, support workers and other therapists (speech pathology, psychology) is a core part of how our OTs work. We can attend school meetings, provide written recommendations for classrooms, and contribute to NDIS plan reviews.
We take it at your child's pace. The first visit is low-pressure: often it involves the OT observing and playing alongside your child rather than jumping straight into formal assessment. Parents are always present if that helps. We discuss what works for your child before the first visit so the OT arrives prepared.
For NDIS participants we bill within the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. Private clients receive a clear written quote before any sessions are booked. Travel time and non-face-to-face time are always disclosed upfront. No surprises at invoice time.
Our OTs come to you, at home, at school or in the community, and build goals with your family at the centre. NDIS self- and plan-managed, or private. No referral needed. Call (07) 3477 9366 or drop your details in the form and we'll be in touch within one business day.
We usually call back within one business day.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Brisbane time
