Autism Support at Boost Paediatric Occupational Therapy — Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD

Boost Paediatric Occupational Therapy lists fine motor skills as a service area. For children with autism spectrum disorder, fine motor development is often a focus area, as some children may experience differences in hand strength, coordination, or pencil grip that can affect writing, self-care tasks, and play. According to its listing, the clinic addresses fine motor skills through occupational therapy approaches.

Fine motor interventions for autistic children typically involve structured, repetitive activities that build hand strength and control. Examples of activities that occupational therapists commonly use include threading beads or small objects to develop pincer grip, using adaptive scissors or tweezers for cutting and grasping tasks, and practising pencil control through drawing, tracing, or mark-making on vertical or horizontal surfaces. Some children also benefit from hand-strengthening exercises using therapy putty or resistance tools.

It is important to note that occupational therapists cannot diagnose autism spectrum disorder; diagnosis is a medical or psychological role. However, an OT can work with a child's existing diagnosis to support functional skills. Families accessing services through NDIS funding (2025-26 pricing arrangements) may be able to use their plan to cover occupational therapy sessions. NDIS registration status for Boost Paediatric Occupational Therapy has not been confirmed in the current directory snapshot, so families should contact the clinic directly to clarify funding eligibility and any registration details.