Daily Living Skills
Occupational Therapy
Daily living skills — also called self-care or adaptive skills — are the practical abilities children need to participate independently in everyday life. Dressing, toileting, grooming, eating with utensils, managing belongings, and following daily routines are all developmental milestones that some children need extra support to achieve.
Delays in daily living skills can stem from motor difficulties, sensory sensitivities, cognitive challenges, or a combination. For children with disabilities, building independence in these areas is often a key NDIS goal — and measurable progress in daily living skills directly supports plan reviews and continued funding.
Signs Your Child May Need Support
Difficulty dressing independently
Toileting challenges and delayed toilet training
Trouble with self-feeding or using utensils
Grooming tasks (brushing teeth, hair, washing)
Difficulty managing belongings at school
Trouble following daily routines independently
Needing more help than peers for self-care
Difficulty with sleep routines
Our ApproachOur OTs break complex daily tasks into manageable steps and teach them systematically using visual supports, backward chaining, and positive reinforcement. We work in your child's home environment so skills are learned in context. We collaborate with families to embed practice into natural daily routines — making therapy part of life, not separate from it.
Home Visits
In your child's familiar environment
How We Deliver Therapy
We come to you — wherever your child is most comfortable.
School & Daycare
We come to your child's setting
Telehealth
Video sessions Australia-wide
Community
Parks, playgrounds, libraries
Other Occupational Therapy Focus Areas
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Sensory Processing
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Fine Motor Skills
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All Occupational Therapy
Ready to Get Started?
Book a free 15-minute phone call, or make a referral. No waitlist, no GP referral needed.