Support that starts with real life
Every young person is different.
Your OT will consider strengths, interests, sensory needs, emotional wellbeing, school demands, home routines, social expectations and support needs.
Kids and Teens Occupational Therapy Sunshine Coast
Occupational therapy support for young people aged 8 to 19.
Simply Engage Occupational Therapy supports kids, teens and young adults with everyday skills, routines, regulation, school participation and confidence.
We work with the young person, family and support team to understand what is hard, what is already working and what support may help next.
- Support for ages 8 to 19
- NDIS and private referrals
- Clinic, mobile and telehealth options
- Sunshine Coast and nearby areas
What is occupational therapy for kids and teens?
Occupational therapy helps young people take part in the everyday activities that matter to them.
This may include getting ready for school, managing sensory needs, building routines, developing independence, joining in with family life, completing homework, planning tasks, building confidence or accessing the community.
Support should fit the young person, not the other way around.
We do not focus on changing who a young person is.
We focus on understanding their needs, reducing barriers and building practical supports that make daily life feel safer, clearer and more manageable.
How we can help
Kids and teens OT can look different for each young person. These are some common areas families ask us about.
Support with sensory preferences, sensitivities, overwhelm, body awareness and strategies that help daily routines feel easier.
Support to notice body cues, understand stress, build calming strategies and create routines that support emotional wellbeing.
Support with planning, organisation, time awareness, task initiation, attention, homework routines and problem solving.
Support may include classroom strategies, school routines, written work demands, attention, breaks and environmental changes.
Support with dressing, hygiene, meals, sleep routines, getting ready, community access and age-appropriate independence.
We can provide assessment, recommendations and clear reports for families, schools, NDIS and other support teams where needed.
What the process looks like
A clear process helps families and young people know what to expect.
Referral
Submit a referral or contact us with the main concerns, goals and supports already involved.
Assessment
Your OT looks at strengths, routines, sensory needs, participation, environment and what is getting in the way.
Plan
We work with the young person and family to set practical goals and choose strategies that make sense in daily life.
Support
Support may include therapy, recommendations, school input, home strategies, reports or review over time.
Areas we may explore
OT support is shaped around the young person's age, goals, environment and support needs.
Some young people need a short block of practical strategies. Others need ongoing support, school collaboration or reporting for funding.
- Sensory needs
- Emotional regulation
- Autism support
- ADHD support
- Executive function
- School routines
- Homework planning
- Daily living skills
- Personal care
- Sleep routines
- Community access
- Confidence
- Social participation
- Transitions
- NDIS goals
- Reports
Neuroaffirming and practical
We aim to understand what helps the young person feel safe, heard and supported.
That may include changing the task, changing the environment, building skills, adjusting expectations or helping others understand the young person's needs.
The goal is not to make every young person look the same. The goal is to support participation, independence and wellbeing in a way that fits them.
Who we support
Simply Engage OT supports young people aged 8 to 19 who need help with everyday function, routines, regulation, independence or participation.
We can work with families, carers, schools, support coordinators and other health professionals where needed.
- Young people aged 8 to 19
- Autistic young people
- Young people with ADHD
- NDIS participants
- Private referrals
- Families and carers
- Schools
- Support coordinators
Service areas
We support families across the Sunshine Coast and nearby areas, with clinic, mobile and telehealth options where suitable.
- Sunshine Coast
- Bli Bli
- Noosa
- Nambour
- Gympie
- Caboolture
- Morayfield
- Telehealth
Ready to ask about kids and teens OT?
Send through a referral or contact our team. We can help you work out whether occupational therapy is the right next step for your young person.
Kids and teens OT FAQs
A few common questions before getting started.
What ages do you support?
Simply Engage OT supports young people aged 8 to 19 for kids and teens occupational therapy.
Can OT help with autism or ADHD?
Yes. OT can support autistic young people and young people with ADHD through practical strategies for sensory needs, routines, regulation, executive function, daily living skills and participation.
Do we need a diagnosis to make a referral?
No. You can contact us or submit a referral based on the challenges, goals or support needs you are noticing. Funding requirements may differ depending on the referral pathway.
Can you work with schools?
Yes, where suitable. OT support may include school-based strategies, teacher input, environmental recommendations and reports that help the young person participate at school.
Can you provide NDIS reports?
Yes. We can provide assessment findings, therapy recommendations and reports for NDIS participants where this is part of the agreed support plan.
Where can appointments happen?
Appointments may occur in clinic, at home, at school or by telehealth, depending on the young person's needs, location and service suitability.
Start with what feels hard right now.
You do not need to have all the answers. Tell us what is difficult at home, school or in the community, and we can help with the next step.
