We help children to achieve their developmental goals, enabling them to become more independent. We work with a broad range of ages, to support children and their families with the challenges that impact their participation and function.
We have experience with neurodevelopment disorders such as ADHD and ASD, as well as other chromosomal disorders, motor coordination issues and developmental delays. Providing children with strategies to increase their fine motor, play and social skill development including handwriting, sensory regulation and perceptual skills. Each child is offered a individualised program that supports their specific needs and goals.
Fine motor assessment and intervention including upper limb strengthening and skills in drawing, cutting, tracing activities.
Developmental assessment and intervention, including cognitive, fine motor and gross motor skills. As well as coordination and balance skills.
Hand-writing assessment and intervention including increasing pencil grip, visual perception skills, pencil control, speed and letter formation/legibility.
Preschool and school-readiness programs, including developing a dominant hand and social skills.
Self-care skill assessment and intervention including dressing and organisation skills.
Sensory and emotional regulation. This can be offered across the home and school environments.
Assessment and prescription of equipment that may help adapt an activity that is difficult or where a person may experience reduced function. Such items include mobility aids, seating, pressure care and other assistive technology.
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UP Occupational Therapy is owned and directed by Occupational Therapist - Demi.
Demi is an enthusiastic occupational therapist who has a passion for working with people to enhance their participation in their daily activities. In 2016, Demi graduated with a Masters of Occupational Therapy (MOT) from Western Sydney University.
Managing Director
Occupational Therapist MOT
Since graduating Demi has gained experience working in a Sydney-based tertiary paediatric hospital, in the private sector and in the community with both children and adults. Demi has experience providing therapy in schools with whole classes and individual students, and with individuals and groups in a clinical setting.
She enjoys working with children and with those who require support to meet their learning and developmental potential. Aiming at helping children on a more individual level to reach goals that are meaningful to them and their families. Demi believes in a play-based therapy approach to help children and families reach their goals. She enjoys outdoor play, group games and messy play to engage children enhancing their skills, behaviour, confidence and self-esteem.
Outside of work Demi enjoys dancing salsa, kizomba and bachata, going for walks and reading.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) / Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI):
The NDIS was established to allow children and teenagers with developmental or participation difficulties access services such as occupational therapy. Children with any developmental difficulty or formal diagnosis are able to apply for NDIS-funded support. We can work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS clients. To find out if your child is eligible to receive occupational therapy with UP OT, please call 0415 722 020.
Medicare Rebates: Medicare rebates require your General Practitioner to provide you with a specific care plan. There are three types of care plans:
Please note that Medicare covered sessions are a rebate, and therefore a portion of the session will be claimable via medicare. For further information regarding eligibility, please speak with your general practitioner.
Private Health Insurance:
We are registered for Private Health Funds rebates. Please check with your health fund if you are eligible to received rebates as cover varies.
