Autism Support at Kids At Max — Bentleigh East, VIC

Kids At Max lists autism as a service area in its directory profile. Occupational therapy for children on the autism spectrum typically focuses on building everyday living skills, managing sensory sensitivities, and improving social participation. According to its listing, the clinic offers support that may address areas commonly relevant to autistic children, such as fine motor coordination for writing and self-care tasks, sensory regulation strategies, and social communication in play-based contexts.

Common activities in autism-focused occupational therapy might include sensory-based interventions such as work with weighted equipment or textured materials to support self-regulation, fine motor exercises like threading or scissor skills practice to build independence in daily routines, and structured play activities designed to develop turn-taking and interaction skills. Kids At Max, as a paediatric occupational therapy clinic in Bentleigh East, would tailor approaches to each child's individual profile and goals.

Families accessing occupational therapy for autism may be eligible for NDIS funding under the 2025-26 scheme, depending on their child's plan and goals. However, Kids At Max's NDIS registration status has not been confirmed in the current directory snapshot, so families should verify registration and funding eligibility directly with the clinic. An occupational therapist cannot diagnose autism; diagnosis requires assessment by a medical practitioner or psychologist.