AHPRA-registered mobile OTs working with children with developmental delays to build the everyday skills that matter at home, at school and in the community.
Developmental delay means a child is reaching motor, cognitive, communication or self-care milestones later than expected. Early OT assessment can identify where the gaps are and what is driving them, then work with families and educators on practical strategies to build those skills in the real environments where children live and learn.
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
Developmental delay is not a single thing. It describes a child who is reaching motor, cognitive, communication or self-care milestones later than expected across one or more areas. OT focuses on the functional gaps: what the child cannot yet do independently in their daily life, and what is driving that gap. The programme is built around current priorities and updated as the child develops, not locked to a fixed protocol.
Your OT assesses your child's fine motor skills, gross motor foundations, sensory processing, self-care abilities and play skills using standardised developmental assessments. This gives a clear picture of which areas are delayed, by how much, and what the functional consequences are in your child's daily environments. The written report provides a baseline for measuring progress over time.
For children under five, early intervention builds skills during the period when the brain is most responsive to input. Your OT works on the specific developmental skills your child needs right now: hand function, feeding, sensory regulation, play and the foundations for school readiness, using play-based activities that are motivating and developmentally appropriate.
Fine motor delays affect everyday tasks: feeding, dressing, drawing, play and eventually writing. Your OT assesses hand strength, coordination, grasp patterns and in-hand manipulation, then builds a structured programme that develops these skills progressively, always connecting therapy activities to the real tasks your child needs to manage at home and at childcare.
Balance, body awareness and coordination often underpin difficulties with sitting, playing and classroom participation. Your OT assesses gross motor development, identifies where the gaps are in core stability, postural control and coordination, and works alongside physiotherapy where both are relevant to ensure your child's motor development is supported across all levels.
Mealtimes, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene are daily activities where developmental delay creates real, practical challenges for families. Your OT breaks each self-care task into component steps, identifies the specific barriers (motor, sensory or sequencing), and builds graded practice into daily routines at home, making independence achievable in small, consistent steps.
Skills built in OT sessions transfer most effectively when families and educators know how to support them consistently throughout the day. Your OT provides parents and childcare or school staff with specific strategies, home programmes and practical modifications: how to set up the environment, how to prompt without taking over, and how to build practice into everyday routines.
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.
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AHPRA-registered
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AHPRA-registered
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AHPRA-registered
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AHPRA-registered
Psychologist
AHPRA-registered
Speech Pathologist
SPA Certified Practising
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Under OT supervision
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Under OT supervision
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Under OT supervision
Speech Therapy Assistant
Under SPA supervision
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 for developmental delay typically focuses on fine motor skills (hand function, drawing, self-care tasks), gross motor foundations (balance, coordination, body awareness), sensory processing, self-care (dressing, feeding, toileting), play skills, and pre-school or school readiness. The specific focus depends on the child's age, goals and what the assessment finds.
A global developmental delay diagnosis tells us that multiple areas are affected. The OT approach does not change fundamentally: we still assess the specific functional gaps and build goals around what is most relevant to the child's daily life right now. The plan is updated as the child develops. Diagnosis informs the picture but the goals remain individual.
From around 12 to 18 months, OT can be useful where motor or sensory differences are affecting feeding, play or early self-care. The earlier practical strategies are in place for families, the more time there is to build skills before formal schooling. We support children from toddlers through to teenagers.
Yes. Many children we work with have a combination of diagnoses or presentations. Our OTs are experienced in working with children with a range of co-occurring conditions and tailor the approach accordingly. We coordinate with the wider support team, including speech pathology, physiotherapy and paediatrics, where relevant.
Yes. Children with a developmental delay diagnosis may be eligible for NDIS funding, which covers OT under the Improved Daily Living (Capacity Building) budget. Early Childhood Approach (ECA) funding is also available for children under 9 with developmental concerns even before a formal diagnosis is confirmed. Our team can walk you through the options.
Yes. You do not need a diagnosis to access OT. If your child has functional difficulties affecting daily life, OT can begin while diagnostic assessments are underway. In fact, OT reports can contribute useful information to the diagnostic process.
Our OT visits your home and, where relevant, your child's childcare or school setting. They observe your child completing age-appropriate tasks, use standardised developmental assessments, speak with parents and caregivers, and produce a written report with a recommended therapy plan. The first session is low-pressure and child-led.
Developmental concerns are easier to address early than later. Our OTs come to you, assess what is actually happening in your child's daily life, and give you a clear plan. NDIS, early childhood funding or private. No referral needed. Call (07) 3477 9366 or drop your details below.
We usually call back within one business day.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Brisbane time
