Telehealth Occupational Therapy Australia: Accessible, Effective, and Personalised Care
Get specialist Telehealth Occupational Therapy support—wherever you live in Australia. Advantage Therapy provides personalised online OT services for children and adolescents, supporting the skills they need to participate confidently at home, at school, and in the community.
Telehealth OT can support: – Fine and gross motor skills (handwriting, coordination, strength) – Sensory processing and regulation – Self-care and daily living skills (dressing, grooming, routines) – Emotional regulation and social participation – Executive functioning and organisation (where appropriate)
Understanding Telehealth Occupational Therapy
Telehealth Occupational Therapy (also called virtual occupational therapy or online OT) uses secure video appointments to deliver assessment, therapy, and parent coaching remotely.
For many families, telehealth reduces wait times and travel while keeping therapy practical—because strategies can be applied immediately in the home environment (e.g., homework setup, morning routines, mealtime seating, sensory regulation plans).
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What Does a Telehealth Occupational Therapist Do?
Our telehealth occupational therapists help children build functional skills for everyday life. Therapy is guided by your priorities and can include direct skill-building, play-based activities, environmental changes, and parent coaching.
Core areas we often target include:
Motor Skills Development
Support for fine and gross motor skills, including: - handwriting foundations, pencil grip, cutting, and coordination - postural control, balance, and core strength - motor planning and sequencing for everyday tasks - participation in play and sports skills (where relevant)
Sensory Processing and Regulation
Support for understanding and responding to sensory needs, including: - strategies for sensory sensitivities (sound, touch, movement, etc.) - sensory seeking / avoidance patterns - regulation plans for school and home - body awareness and emotional regulation tools
Social, Emotional, and Functional Participation
Support for participation in daily life, including: - confidence in group activities and peer interactions - coping skills, transitions, and routines - task initiation and persistence - independence in age-appropriate self-care
Why Choose Advantage Therapy for Telehealth Occupational Therapy?
Expertise in Virtual Care
Sessions are tailored to your child’s age, interests, attention, and regulation needs. Depending on goals, sessions may include: - interactive games and movement activities - everyday task practice (e.g., getting ready, homework routines) - visual supports and step-by-step strategies - coaching for parents/carers to support practice between sessions
The Benefits of Telehealth Occupational Therapy
Improved Access to Specialist OT
Access support regardless of location—without long travel times.
Practical Skill-Building in Real Environments
Telehealth allows us to work in the exact environments where challenges happen (e.g., desk setup, bathroom routines, meal seating, sensory supports).
Greater Family Involvement
Parents/carers can learn strategies live, ask questions in the moment, and feel more confident implementing routines.
Flexibility for Busy Families
Online appointments are easier to schedule around school and work, supporting consistency.
Confidence and Independence
As skills improve, children often become more confident and independent in daily routines, learning, and play.
Cost and Time Savings
Reducing travel can lower indirect costs and make therapy more sustainable.
Is Telehealth Occupational Therapy Right for Your Child?
Telehealth OT may help if your child experiences: – fine motor challenges (handwriting, scissors, utensils, buttons/zips) – gross motor challenges (balance, coordination, fatigue, core strength) – sensory processing differences (overwhelm, seeking movement, difficulty with transitions) – emotional regulation challenges (meltdowns, shutdowns, anxiety around tasks) – self-care delays (dressing, grooming, toileting routines) – difficulties with organisation, planning, or starting tasks (where relevant)
How Does Telehealth Occupational Therapy Work?
To set your child up for success: – stable internet – laptop/tablet recommended – space for movement (when needed) – a few everyday items (paper, pencils, scissors, toys, school materials—your OT will advise) – parent/carer support for setup and between-session practice
Healing Your Kids
If your child is struggling with motor skill development, social interactions or sensory processing, our occupational therapy for children services can assist them to develop new skills and enhance their quality of life.
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Paediatric Telehealth Occupational Therapy
Our paediatric OTs use a child-centred, play-based approach—while keeping therapy practical and goal-focused. We aim to build skills that matter for: – school participation – self-care and routines – play and friendships – confidence and independence
We provide neurodivergent-affirming OT that respects individual differences and prioritises functional participation and wellbeing. We focus on: – strengths-based skill building – sensory and regulation supports that reduce overwhelm – helping children advocate for their needs – supporting families to create environments that fit the child (not forcing the child to “fit” the environment)
If your child is struggling with motor skill development, social interactions or sensory processing, our occupational therapy for children services can assist them to develop new skills and enhance their quality of life.
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How DIR/Floortime SupportsTelehealth Occupational Therapy
Where appropriate, we draw on relationship-based, play-focused approaches (including DIR/Floortime principles) to support engagement, connection, and development—especially for children who benefit from following interests and building skills through meaningful interaction.
In telehealth sessions, this can include: – following your child’s interests to keep motivation high – coaching families to build interaction and shared attention – targeting motor, sensory, and social goals through guided play
Journey for Positive Growth and Development
Telehealth OT can be transformational when strategies are consistent and goals are meaningful. Our role is to support your child to: – develop skills step-by-step – feel capable and confident – participate more fully in learning, play, and daily life