Lumos Paediatric Therapy
OT support for your child and family
Our clinic is at Suite 2/10 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill VIC 3128. We support families across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Therapy goals focus on self-care skills and meaningful everyday activities, including dressing, mealtimes, handwriting, play and participation at school. We also support children with developmental differences, including autism and ADHD.
To get started, contact our team and share your concerns and priorities. An OT assessment helps identify your child’s strengths and support needs, so goals and next steps can be discussed with your family. You can meet our therapists and explore speech therapy if communication is also a concern.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to participate in meaningful activities or "occupations" in their daily lives. For children, these occupations include playing, learning, socializing, and taking care of themselves.
Our paediatric occupational therapists assess the skills, environments and routines that affect participation. Activities and strategies are tailored to your child’s interests, strengths and developmental needs.
Our Approach
Our occupational therapists use play-based, family-centred approaches and practical strategies selected for each child’s needs. Goals and progress are reviewed with families, with recommendations for home and school where appropriate.
Core Areas We Address
Fine Motor Skills
Development of hand strength, dexterity, and coordination for writing, drawing, cutting, and self-care tasks like buttoning and zipping.
Gross Motor Skills
Building core strength, balance, coordination, and motor planning for sports, playground activities, and overall mobility.
Sensory Processing
Understanding each child’s sensory preferences and needs, and adapting activities and environments to support comfort, regulation and participation.
Daily Living Skills
Developing self-care skills for dressing, mealtimes, grooming and daily routines, with support suited to the child’s age and goals.
School Readiness
Supporting participation in school routines, play, handwriting and classroom activities, with strategies suited to the child and learning environment.
Social Skills
Supporting play, connection with peers and emotional regulation in ways that respect the child’s communication and developmental profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child needs occupational therapy?
+Signs that your child might benefit from OT include difficulty with fine motor tasks like writing or cutting, challenges with daily activities like dressing or eating, sensory sensitivities, poor coordination, or struggles with attention and organization. Our team can provide an assessment to determine if OT would be beneficial.
What age children do you work with?
+We support children and young people aged 0–18 years. Our occupational therapy is tailored to each developmental stage, from early childhood support to everyday participation and transition planning for teenagers. Please contact us to discuss your child’s needs and clinician availability.
How long does occupational therapy take?
+The duration of therapy varies depending on your child's individual needs and goals. Some children may need a few months of intervention, while others benefit from longer-term support. We regularly review progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Will my child enjoy occupational therapy?
+Sessions are adapted to your child’s interests, comfort and readiness to participate. Your therapist will work with you on suitable activities and pacing, and review the approach if an activity feels difficult.