Developmental delay support · Provider listing
Developmental delay Support at Kids Matters OT — Highgate Hill, QLD
Kids Matters OT in Highgate Hill, QLD lists services that overlap with paediatric occupational therapy for developmental delay.
As of May 2026, Kids Matters OT in Highgate Hill, QLD has not confirmed its current availability on OTWaitlist. Availability is self-reported and can change — confirm directly with the clinic.
Services Kids Matters OT offers for developmental delay
Fine motor skills are fundamental to a child's independence and learning, encompassing tasks such as writing, fastening buttons, using cutlery, and manipulating small objects. Children with developmental delay often benefit from targeted fine motor support to build strength, coordination, and control. Kids Matters OT lists fine motor services that typically address these areas through structured activities and practice. Common interventions may include finger strengthening exercises using therapy putty or tweezers to pick up small beads, hand-eye coordination activities such as threading or bead work, and pencil grip training to support writing readiness. The clinic may also incorporate play-based activities that naturally develop these skills in ways that feel engaging rather than clinical. For families accessing NDIS funding in 2025-26, fine motor therapy is often a supported goal under capacity building or core support categories, depending on the child's plan. Kids Matters OT's listing indicates it is registered with the NDIS, though this has not been independently verified. Parents considering this service should discuss with the clinic how specific fine motor goals align with their child's developmental profile and any existing support plans.
Contact Kids Matters OT
Your enquiry is sent to the clinic and a copy is sent to you. Mention developmental delay when you reach out so the clinic can confirm fit and current availability.
- Phone
- 07 3392 6133
- Website
- https://kidsmatters.com.au
About developmental delay
Developmental delay describes when a child has not yet reached one or more developmental milestones in the expected timeframe. It is a description, not a single diagnosis.
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- Back2You Therapy QLD Status unconfirmed Lists: Fine motor
- Beam Health – Kedron Kedron, QLD Status unconfirmed Lists: Fine motor
Other conditions Kids Matters OT may support
Common questions
How does fine motor therapy help a child with developmental delay?
Fine motor therapy builds the small muscle strength and coordination needed for everyday tasks like writing, eating, and dressing. Through structured activities and play, children develop better hand control and independence. Progress is typically gradual and depends on the child's starting point and consistency of practice both in sessions and at home.
Can Kids Matters OT diagnose why my child has developmental delay?
Occupational therapists assess functional abilities and support development but cannot diagnose conditions such as autism, ADHD, or developmental coordination disorder. If diagnostic assessment is needed, a referral to a paediatrician or developmental specialist is appropriate. Kids Matters OT can work alongside other professionals to support your child's goals.
Can NDIS funding cover fine motor therapy at this clinic?
Kids Matters OT lists itself as NDIS registered, though this has not been independently verified. If your child has an NDIS plan, fine motor goals may be funded under capacity building or core supports depending on your plan. Contact the clinic directly to discuss your specific funding arrangement and how sessions can be claimed.
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Listing details last refreshed on 21 July 2026. Sourced from public clinic listings. Confirm directly with the clinic before booking.
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