Cheltenham · Paediatric, cognitive and mental health OT
Joanne
Occupational Therapist
Joanne supports clients through trauma-informed and neuro-affirming OT at Cheltenham, by telehealth, and in home or community settings.
Occupational Therapy
Parent coaching with paediatric OT for routines, mealtimes and daily participation.
Paediatric OT parent coaching helps families unpack what is happening in daily routines and try practical strategies at home, school or childcare where suitable.
- Describe what is happening in your own words
- Check the service, location and funding next step
- You decide whether to proceed
Clinicians
Meet the clinicians for Paediatric OT Parent Coaching.
Start with the people behind the service. Avanti publishes approved profiles here as clinician bios and photos are supplied.
Who this is for
Parents and carers who want paediatric OT guidance for routines, mealtimes, sensory needs, interoception or daily participation.
Avanti confirms whether it is the right service, which funding may apply, where sessions can happen, and what to do next.
- Parent coaching for routines, transitions and participation
- Fussy eating and mealtime examples discussed from an OT daily-routine lens
- Sensory, interoception and family strategy support where suitable
Share the routine, mealtime or sensory concern so Joanne can check whether parent coaching is the right OT starting point. Use the form near the bottom of the page and Avanti will confirm the service, location, funding option and next step with you.
What to send first
One message, fewer phone calls - what to include.
Include the child age, main routine or mealtime concern, what has already been tried, any sensory or interoception details, funding type and preferred appointment setting.
- Child age and the routine, mealtime or participation concern
- What has already been tried and what makes the situation better or harder
- Sensory, interoception, school, childcare, funding or referral context
Questions
Parent Coaching questions
OT can help families look at mealtime routines, sensory preferences, participation and practical strategies. Swallowing or medical feeding concerns should be directed to Speech Pathology or the relevant medical team.
Include the child age, main routine or mealtime concern, what has been tried, sensory or interoception concerns, funding type and preferred appointment setting.
Start with an enquiry. Avanti will confirm the service, location, funding option, and whether an appointment or class is the right next step. Asking doesn't commit you to anything.
Many people use NDIS, a Medicare referral, DVA, WorkCover, aged-care funding or private funds. Which applies depends on your situation and the service - tell Avanti what you have and they'll confirm it with you.
Fees depend on the service and your funding pathway. Tell Avanti your funding type in the enquiry and they'll explain the relevant costs up front.
Next step
Ask about parent coaching
Include the child age, main routine or mealtime concern, what has already been tried, any sensory or interoception details, funding type and preferred appointment setting.
Paediatric OT Parent Coaching
Share the routine, mealtime or sensory concern so Joanne can check whether parent coaching is the right OT starting point.
1
Tell Avanti what's going on. Who needs support, where, and the main concern - in your own words.
2
Avanti comes back to you. The team confirms the right service, clinician and funding option before any appointment is set.
3
You decide. Asking doesn't commit you to anything.
Useful details
- Child age and the routine, mealtime or participation concern
- What has already been tried and what makes the situation better or harder
- Sensory, interoception, school, childcare, funding or referral context