At 8 Senses Therapy, we specialise in providing family-centred occupational therapy for children and young adults. With over 20 years of experience, our dedicated team supports clients with a range of physical and cognitive challenges, helping them achieve meaningful milestones and build their confidence.
We support parents and caregivers with practical strategies that help children build confidence, independence and everyday skills.
Everyday routines like toileting, sleeping and eating.
Managing sensory input in everyday environments.
Planning, routines, transitions and organisation.
Staying engaged, following steps and finishing tasks.
Connection, turn-taking and confidence in play.
Movement, coordination, hand strength and control.
Confidence with the skills needed to start school.
Pencil control, handwriting and classroom tasks.
Each journey will look a little different, but here’s the general process.
Once you get in touch, we’ll learn a little about your child and whether this service may be the right fit.
Before starting, parents complete an intake form and, if needed, take part in an initial conversation.
We help you identify goals that are most important to you and your child's development.
Sessions are shaped around your child and support meaningful progress in a safe environment.
At 8 Senses Therapy, occupational therapy is shaped around each child and the people who know them best.
Lauren explains how family-centred therapy helps parents and caregivers feel informed, supported and involved throughout the process. By understanding each child’s strengths, needs, routines and goals, the therapy team can create practical strategies that support progress at home, at school and in everyday life.
We turn monotonous daily tasks into engaging games that have real-world effects. These activities spark your child’s creativity and problem-solving skills to make learning simple! Our team of occupational therapists provide feedback, parent involvement, and a lot of laughter and fun for everyone involved.
Teen Group Therapy gives young people a supportive space to practise the skills they need for everyday life.
With guidance from Alvin, teens work on practical daily life skills such as planning, communication, problem solving, confidence in the community and building independence. The group is designed to feel safe, encouraging and meaningful, helping teens take small, real-world steps toward greater confidence in daily life.
Arisse is certified in Sensory Integration and has over 20 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist and guiding therapists from different disciplines. She has extensive experience working with children who have a range of physical and cognitive disorders and tailors her sessions to suit her client's goals; making them fun and engaging for both the client and caregiver.
Keri graduated from Flinders University with a Master of Occupational Therapy, a Bachelor of Health Sciences, and a Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies. Her passion for working in paediatrics began during her uni placements and her experience as a mentor/therapy assistant for individuals living with a disability. She strongly believes in the power of early intervention, living by the philosophy: "Medicine adds days to life, while occupational therapy adds life to days."
Alvin brings a collaborative and individualised approach to his work, taking care to understand each child’s needs, preferences and pace. A dedicated swimming champion with years of competitive success, Alvin also draws on his experience coaching children to help build confidence, technique and a love for the water in a fun, supportive environment. He works closely with families to create sessions that feel purposeful, positive and responsive to the child in front of him.
Lauren brings a warm, creative and personalised approach to her work, taking the time to build meaningful connections with each participant and their family. She takes care to understand each child’s interests, strengths and preferences, using these to shape and personalise support. She draws on interest-based strategies to create sessions that feel engaging and motivating, helping each child feel comfortable, connected and supported.
OT may help if your child is finding everyday tasks harder than expected, such as dressing, toileting, eating, handwriting, play, emotional regulation, sensory processing, attention or school readiness.
This depends on your child’s goals, needs and availability. Some children benefit from weekly sessions, while others may attend fortnightly, in blocks, or with a home program between sessions.
Yes. At 8 Senses Therapy, we offer telehealth OT sessions.
Yes. OT assessments help identify your child’s sensory, motor, cognitive and behavioural skills, supporting clear goals, therapy planning and milestone progress.
Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.