Additional Support Areas:
- Executive functioning & school participation
- Parent/caregiver coaching & capacity building
- Environmental adaptations & assistive technology
- Collaborative planning with teachers and providers
Occupational Therapy from Home with Telehealth
Occupational Therapy from Home with Telehealth
Expert therapy sessions, accessible anywhere in Australia.
Therapy shouldn’t depend on traffic, distance, or waitlists. With EquipKids Telehealth, your family gets the same paediatric Occupational Therapy expertise, delivered via secure video, so your child can build skills at home, school, or on the go.
Why Families Choose Telehealth with EquipKids
No Travel Stress
No more rushing through traffic, hunting for parking, or managing meltdowns in the car. Your therapy happens where your child feels most comfortable.
Real Life Context
Learn strategies in your child's actual environment, their bedroom, kitchen, or study space, where skills need to work every day.
Stay Consistent
Continue sessions even during illness, school holidays, or busy term periods. Consistency drives better outcomes for your child.
Australia-Wide Access
Connect with experienced paediatric Occupational Therapists regardless of your postcode. Rural and remote families finally have equal access to expertise.
Does Telehealth Actually Work?
Evidence at a glance: Parents often worry whether telehealth can deliver real results. Here is what the research shows about occupational therapy tele-health effectiveness.
Systemic Review Evidence
A comprehensive review in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy found positive outcomes when telehealth is delivered by qualified OTs across all age groups.
Paediatric Clinical Trials
Randomised controlled trials in children with developmental coordination disorder showed that adding weekly telehealth sessions improved activity performance and independence versus clinic only care.
Parent Coaching Success
Research demonstrates that telehealth delivered coaching improves caregiver skills and family participation, perfectly aligning with our parent as coach model.
More Research Backing Telehealth
Autism Specialist Evidence
Studies on tele coaching for young children with autism show measurable improvements in both parent implemented strategies and child developmental outcomes through rigorous clinical trials.
Allied Health Parity
Systematic reviews across allied health disciplines found telehealth delivers outcomes comparable to face-to-face therapy when session frequency matches traditional approaches.
Australian NDIS Research
Local research examining NDIS participants' experiences confirms tele-health is both acceptable and effective when proper technology and support systems are established.
Bottom Line for Parents
For most paediatric goals like coaching, routines, sensory strategies, fine motor skills, and school participation, tele-health matches in person outcomes with the added benefit of real life context.
How EquipKids Telehealth Works
Step 1.
Free Suitability Check
We confirm telehealth aligns with your child’s specific goals. If hands on work is essential, we will suggest hybrid or in person alternatives that work for your family.
Step 2.
Simple Tech Setup
Just need a laptop or tablet with camera plus stable internet. We provide a quick tech walkthrough and backup plan so you feel confident before starting.
Step 3.
Live Interactive Sessions
45-60 minute sessions featuring play based, goal directed activities using everyday household items, with real time parent coaching and collaborative planning.
Step 4.
Progress Review
We track measurable outcomes, adapt strategies based on what is working, and coordinate with your child’s school or other providers as needed for holistic support.
Who Benefits Most from Telehealth?
Time Pressed Families
Perfect for families juggling work, school pickups, or siblings’ schedules. Eliminate travel time barriers and access therapy when it suits your routine, not traffic patterns.
Environment Sensitive Children
Children who thrive in familiar surroundings often engage better at home. We can address sensory needs, school refusal, or anxiety whilst your child feels safe and secure.
Families Wanting Faster Access
Why wait months for clinic appointments? Start building essential skills sooner rather than later, when early intervention can make the biggest difference to outcomes.
Specific Goal Areas
Particularly effective for coaching, daily routines, sensory regulation, fine motor development, handwriting foundations, self care skills, and school participation strategies.
What We Address via Telehealth
School Refusal & Anxiety
Children experiencing school anxiety often benefit from starting therapy in their safe home environment. We build trust, coach parents, and create practical strategies for gradual school reintegration.
Sensory & Self-Regulation
Develop personalised sensory strategies using items from your own home. Learn to recognise triggers and implement calming techniques in real life situations.
Fine Motor & Handwriting
Build foundational skills for writing success using everyday materials. We will assess your child’s current abilities and create targeted activities for home practice.
Daily Living Skills
Master dressing, feeding, and routine management in your actual environment where these skills need to work every single day for your family.
Support for Teenagers
Telehealth is not just for younger children, it is a powerful tool for adolescents facing increasing independence challenges and school demands. For teens who may feel uncomfortable attending a clinic, telehealth offers a safe, familiar environment that helps build trust and engagement whilst allowing parents to stay involved in planning.
Executive Functioning
Planning, organisation, time management, and study habits that set teens up for academic and life success.
Stress Management
Coping strategies for anxiety, school pressure, social demands, and emotional regulation during this challenging developmental period.
Independence Skills
Cooking, budgeting, transport navigation, and other essential life skills for the transition to adulthood and increased autonomy.
