Welcome
to Live Smart Occupational Therapy
Thank you for stopping by! If you are feeling overwhelmed/ confused or stressed out with navigating therapeutic supports or the NDIS and are needing a kind and compassionate listening ear, we are here for you! Tori has lived experience of neurodivergence and raising ND kids which helps to build genuine, trusting connections and relationships which can adapt and change suiting to ongoing needs of our young friends and their families.
Our goal is to collaborate with everyone involved in our clients’ lives to reduce societal and environmental barriers—like those often found in school settings—that can amplify the challenges they face.
We offer compassionate occupational therapy support and report writing services which are full of care and are completed to a high standard.
What we offer
We support children with a range of disabilities and developmental delays, with a particular passion for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance and Sensory Processing Disorders. Tori has lived experience in neurodivergence which helps her to connect with families and young friends in a genuine and meaningful way.
Live Smart Occupational Therapy uses a collaborative and understanding approach to design treatment programs that are evidence based, efficient and effective to ensure you or your loved ones always receive the highest quality services. We value building trusting relationships with all clients to truly understand their goals and areas of therapy that matter most to them.
Services offered include:
Parent education support and advice face-to-face, Telehealth or via phone call
Advocacy and Assistance with strategies to use within the Home and School environment such as visual cues, daily schedules, planners
Standardised Occupational Therapy assessments for children, adolescents and adults (Sensory, Behavioural, Functional, Handwriting, Fine motor, Gross motor)
Assessment and Recommendations for Assistive Technology and sensory tools to support our kids at home and school including follow up services to ensure that recommendations are being implemented and are working effectively
Functional Capacity Assessments for NDIS planning
Access reports and assistance with accessing the NDIS for the first time
Occupational Therapy Treatment appointments - individual and group options available
What does therapy look like?
See some examples of activities we use within occupational therapy sessions on the images within our website.
Therapy usually occurs at school or kindy in a seperate space to the classroom, with a combination of inside and outside play, or at the young person’s home.
Some areas we commonly work on are:
✨ Sensory Integration – Helping clients understand their sensory needs and develop strategies for home, school, work, and the community.
😊 Emotional Regulation – Identifying triggers and learning techniques to stay calm and focused.
💪 Fine Motor Skills – Strengthening small muscles for everyday tasks like tying shoelaces, using utensils, and handwriting.
✍️ Handwriting Support – Improving posture, core strength, and letter formation for clearer, more confident writing.
🏃 Gross Motor Skills – Enhancing coordination, body awareness, and strength for activities like ball skills and movement planning.
🗣️ Social Skills – Navigating friendships, understanding social cues, and building self-advocacy.
💛 Confidence & Well-being – Using mindfulness and relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety and build self-awareness.
Our sessions are always fun, meaningful, and tailored to each person’s needs and interests. Let’s work together to achieve your therapy goals! 🎉