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Who We Support

At Enhanced Life Health Services on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, we support children and young people across a wide range of developmental profiles, abilities and diagnoses. We work collaboratively with families, educators and other health professionals to provide consistent, meaningful support across Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Support Services and Group Programs. Whether your child is typically developing or has a diagnosis, we provide individualised therapy tailored to their strengths, needs and goals. Rather than focusing solely on labels, we focus on how your child participates in everyday life, delivering therapy within their goal-environment (at home, school or in the community) to build practical skills, independence, confidence and lasting progress.

You, The Client

You are number 1! We recognise the importance of building rapport with you and creating a positive therapeutic relationship so that we can achieve the best out of our Occupational Therapy sessions together.
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Who We Work With
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Parents/Caregivers/Families

We work with the child’s primary caregiver whether this is their parent/s, grandparents, foster family, or carers who may be concerned with their child’s development and performance. 

Preschools, Schools, Teachers

We work with schools and our clients' teachers. We provide both one off visits and frequent therapy in this environment depending what may be appropriate. We provide both 1:1 therapy and group therapy in common areas such as handwriting, movement, concentration, confidence and fine motor improvement and more. 

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Case Managers

We work with case managers that may be involved in your child’s life to provide the best care possible for the child. 

Others

We also work alongside;

  • Pediatricians/Doctors 

  • Physiotherapists 

  • Speech Pathologists 

  • Psychologists and Psychiatrists 

  • Behavioural Therapists 

  • Play Therapists 

  • Chiropractors 

  • Nutritionists 

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Support Areas

We are enthusiastic to help make a change in someone's life in any way, shape or form. We have worked with children and young adults with a range of disabilities for several years now and continue to enjoy spending time with each individual, positively impacting each individual and family’s life to ensure the best life possible around their goals. Some people would describe us as energetic, fun, talkative, kind-hearted, leaders and motivated.

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Assistive Tools & Technology

Assistive tools and technology are vital for children who face barriers in fine motor skills, attention, organisation, or daily routines. By providing supports tailored to a child’s needs, OT can help reduce frustration, promote independence, and enable participation in meaningful activities.

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Behaviour & Emotional Regulation

Behaviour and emotional regulation are about helping children understand, manage, and respond to their emotions in ways that are safe and effective. All behaviours are a form of communication, showing when a child is frustrated, anxious, or overwhelmed.

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Bilateral Coordination & Midline Crossing

Bilateral coordination and midline crossing are important foundational skills that help children use both sides of their body together in a coordinated way.

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Cognitive Load / Fatigue Management

Many children, particularly those who are neurodivergent, can find it difficult to sustain attention, manage multiple tasks, or cope with long periods of mental or sensory activity.

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Cognitive Skills

Cognitive skills help children understand the world around them, solve problems, and learn new concepts. These skills include things like reasoning, remembering information, noticing patterns, and understanding cause-and-effect.

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Collaboration with Schools & Other Professionals

Occupational therapists (OTs) work closely with a wide range of professionals to support the child holistically. Collaboration ensures strategies are consistent across environments, maximising outcomes for the child.

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Community Participation

Community participation involves a child’s ability to confidently and safely engage in everyday environments outside the home. This includes recreational spaces, social events, shopping centres, public transport, and other community settings.

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Developmental Milestone Achievement

Developmental milestones are the progressive steps your child takes to become independent. By understanding early childhood milestones, you are better able to observe, and therefore support, your child’s development.

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Difficulty concentrating

Children who have difficulty managing their attention and concentration in their everyday life may struggle with their independence and keeping up in the classroom.

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Early Childhood Development

OTs help children build the foundations for learning and independence. This includes play skills, movement, social interaction, and early problem-solving.

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Early Feeding Foundations (0–2 years)

Feeding in the first years of life is about more than nutrition, it’s also how babies develop motor skills, explore textures, and learn mealtime routines.

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Emotional Trauma & Regulation Support

Children who have experienced trauma may have difficulty regulating emotions, managing stress, or feeling safe in everyday situations. OTs use a trauma-informed approach to help children develop coping strategies, predictability, and confidence in managing their feelings.

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Emotional Wellbeing & Confidence

Emotional wellbeing and confidence play a big role in how children learn, interact, and take part in everyday life. OTs help children understand their feelings, build confidence, and develop tools to cope with challenges.

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Family Coaching & Education

Family coaching and education is a core part of OT, especially in mobile settings where support is delivered in the child’s natural environment.

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Feeding & Mealtimes

Occupational therapy helps children develop the skills, confidence, and routines they need for successful eating and mealtimes.

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How We Help

Diagnoses & Individual Profiles

We help everyone!

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Who

We work with children from birth to 18 years old with a range of diagnosis including Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Delay (ID), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD and ADD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), Rett Syndrome and many other conditions. We also see children with general life challenges, mild developmental delay and children with goals they are motivated to achieve, whether this be to improve their handwriting, ride a bike or do their hair independently. 


Does your child have access to the NDIS scheme? 

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder 

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Attention Deficit Disorder

  • Cerebral Palsy 

  • Cortical Visual Impairment 

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder 

  • Developmental Delay 

  • Down Syndrome 

  • Intellectual Delay 

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 

  • Rett Syndrome 

  • Sensory Processing Disorder 

  • Stroke 

Conditions

Refer Your Child For OT Or Speech Pathology

Enhanced Life Health Services offers a range of therapy options across Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Support Services or Group Programs for children of all ages. As a mobile provider, we have sessions available in your child's preschool or school, home or in the community where appropriate. 


Register your interest now through sending us an email or giving us a call to receive an information pack and find out more on whether we can support you with our service. 

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