Our paediatric physiotherapy services for toddlers and pre-schoolers are tailored to nurture your child’s early development. We provide specialised care and support to enhance their physical growth, fine and gross motor skills, and overall well-being. Storybook Physiotherapy is dedicated to helping your child overcome developmental challenges, ensuring they reach important milestones while engaging in purposeful play and building a strong foundation for their future.
Initial consultation
We start the journey with an initial evaluation for each child, a crucial step in understanding their unique needs. During this evaluation, we dive into your child’s health history, assess their functional abilities, discuss existing and potential challenges, and define your gross-motor objectives.
After this initial evaluation, we provide you with a personalised home exercise program and a recommended care plan, tailored to your child’s specific requirements. We also assess your child’s suitability for CME therapy, a common inquiry from families, ensuring that all necessary resources are in place to support your child on their path to achieving the developmental milestones discussed during your session.
Subsequent appointments
Subsequent appointments are 45-minute sessions that we customise to your child’s individual needs. These sessions are designed to help your child achieve their gross motor goals, enhance their physical function, and improve their overall quality of life. At the end of each session, we may provide updated recommendations and home exercise programs to continue promoting progress, ensuring your child’s developmental journey remains on the right track.
Conditions we commonly see:
- Reduced balance, falls coordination and weakness
- Trouble keeping up with other children their age
- Toe walking
- Fine motor skills
- Concerns regarding movement patterns, posture or muscle tightness.
- Children with equipment needs e.g standers, walkers or seating devices.
- Delays in milestones e.g trouble walking up or down stairs, jumping, not walking by 18 months.
- Neurological conditions such as; cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, genetic and metabolic disorders, brain tumours, down syndrome
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Gait (walking) concerns (e.g., in-toeing, out-toeing or walking on tippie toes)
- Rehabilitation after surgery
Virtual developmental assessments:
Are you seeking targeted guidance to nurture your child’s developmental journey? Whether your little one is facing challenges with a specific milestone, you’re waiting for therapy services, or therapists are scarce in your region, this option is tailored to your needs. Gain valuable insights and practical advice to foster your unique toddler’s development. We can also assess your child’s eligibility for NDIS in this assessment.
Fees & Funding:
Storybook Physiotherapy is a private fee for service; however your child may be eligible for rebate, which we can help you assess. We offer both face to face and virtual services.
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Initial Consultation (60 minutes) $200
Initial assessment, including report
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Subsequent Appointments (45 minutes) $190
Follow up sessions, including updated recommendations and/or home exercise programs
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Virtual Developmental Assessements (30 minutes) $150
Virtual meeting to provide personalised guidance to support your child's development needs
Ready to get started?
Babies and young children are perpetual explorers, constantly evolving and growing. There’s no time for a ‘wait and see’ approach. Parents deserve direct access to expert insights and resources for swift answers and guidance . Gain clarity and peace of mind on your child’s developmental journey.
Book a consultation today for expert guidance and assistance of development through purposeful play.
