Kids Compass Paediatric Therapy Centre, Chirnside Park

Occupational Therapy
Play Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy

Occupational and Play Therapy for Children

OT can help your child improve functional skills needed to engage in everyday activities – from playing, dressing, to making friends and participating at school.

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Occupational and Play Therapy for Children

CCPT is a special form of counselling for children. It utilises children’s natural form of expression - Play - to work through deep underlying issues from the inside out.

As part of this we also offer AutPlay Therapy - designed for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as; Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Intellectual Developmental Disorder.

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Animal-assisted therapy for children

AAT provides therapeutic enrichment by helping children exercise relational skills, develop empathy, and provide valuable insight on how children perceive their world.

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Kids Compass offers individualised therapeutic services for children of all ages. We offer an inclusive approach to paediatric therapy that encompasses not only the child, but their family and supportive networks too.

Our Philosophy

Kids Compass strives to help children find their way to their fullest potential. We provide child-centered services that enable children to embrace their unique qualities and BE the best versions of themselves.

Occupational therapist Krystal with therapy dog Magick

Where to start?

A gentle conversation

Contact us to have a chat. Tell us about your concerns and we will arrange a meeting with you.
Getting to know you

Let us learn more about your child’s story in a fun and engaging session. We’ll select some games and activities, have a play with your child, and discuss your main concerns. It won’t feel like an assessment session at all!
Mapping your journey

After your initial assessments, we will offer recommendations to guide you on the best way forward. At Kids Compass, our therapeutic journey involves working in partnership with you every step of the way.

What we can help with

Sensory Processing
Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Handwriting Challenges
Play and Social Skills
Developmental Delay
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Asperger’s Syndrome
Attention Difficulties
Emotional Difficulties
School Readiness
Anxiety and Stress
Self-esteem issues
Impacts of Environmental Trauma
Difficulties with Toileting/ Feeding/ Dressing and other self-care tasks

Animal-Assisted Therapy in Chirnside Park

Kids Compass Blog

Meet Magick, our resident Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) dog!

Hi my name is Magick, I’m a super friendly, giant, Chocolate Labrador! I come from a long line of gentle spirited Labradors who have gone on to be amazing Therapy ...

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