Paediatric Occupational Therapy Support
Instant OT provides mobile paediatric occupational therapy services across Perth, supporting children at school, home, and in the community.
We help children across Perth develop fine motor skills, gross motor skills, emotional regulation, sensory processing, attention, confidence, and independence through fun, practical, play-based occupational therapy.
From the classroom to your living room, Instant OT works closely with families and schools to support everyday skills that help children thrive.
Helping Little People Achieve Big Things!
What Can We Help With?
Fine Motor Skills
We help children with activities like writing, using utensils, and drawing, focusing on improving hand-eye coordination, finger strength, and dexterity.
Gross Motor Skills
We support children in improving strength, balance, and coordination through activities like jumping, hopping, ball skills, and playground play, while also enhancing motor planning and movement control.
Handwriting
We help children develop pencil control, letter formation, and writing fluency to build confidence and keep up with classroom expectations.
Visual Perception
We support the development of visual perception skills needed for reading, writing, and understanding spatial relationships, helping children process and interpret visual information more effectively.
School Readiness
We help little learners get school-ready with fun support for following instructions, using pencils and scissors, sitting for mat time, opening lunchboxes, and handling changes in routine ā all to build confidence for a great start at school!
Executive Functioning
We help children build important thinking skills like planning, organising, starting tasks, staying focused, and managing their time and behaviour ā all to support learning, independence, and everyday success.
Sensory Processing
We help children process and respond to sensory inputālike sights, sounds, and texturesāso they can stay calm, focused, and engaged in daily activities, while effectively managing sensitivities in their environment.
Emotional Regulation
We help children understand and manage their emotions, teaching strategies to stay calm, express feelings appropriately, and build resilience in challenging situations.
Self Care Skills
We help children gain independence in essential daily tasks, including dressing, eating, toileting, and personal hygiene, building their confidence and life skills for everyday routines.
Play & Social Skills
We help children develop essential social skills through play, focusing on building friendships, turn-taking, problem-solving, and learning to navigate social situations, all while supporting their sensory, emotional, and motor needs for better engagement
Services We Provide
Individual Sessions
We come to your childās home or school - places where they feel most comfortable. Working in these natural environments helps us better understand their needs and makes therapy more effective. Plus, it saves you the time and hassle of traveling to a clinic! Therapy is seamlessly integrated into your childās daily routines, supporting the development of their motor skills, cognitive abilities, and emotional well-being. Sessions typically last 45 minutes and are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on what works best for your child.
Assessments
We provide a variety of assessments to gain a clear understanding of your childās needs, including those required for NDIS eligibility. Our occupational therapist will evaluate your childās development using standard tests and observations. This helps us set meaningful goals and create a personalised therapy plan. After the assessment, weāll discuss the best therapy options for your child. We work closely with families to ensure the goals we set are aligned with what matters most to you.
Check-in Support
Ongoing therapy isnāt always needed, but you might still want support at home or at school. We offer one-off sessions, either with you as a parent, together with your child, or as a school visit, focused on practical, easy-to-use strategies you can implement straight away.
OT Equipment Trial & Rental Program
We offer therapist-led equipment trials so families can confidently explore sensory and adaptive supports in everyday environments; at home, school and during daily routines.
Rather than purchasing equipment without knowing if it will suit your child, our short-term trials allow you to see what truly supports their focus, regulation, posture and participation. All items are carefully selected by experienced paediatric OTs for practical, real-world use.
To learn more or book a trial, visit the Equipment Trial & Rental Program page via the dropdown menu or get in touch to enquire.
Meet Jess
Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist
BSc (OT), Curtin University
Hi, Iām Jess Zurhaar - a Paediatric Occupational Therapist passionate about helping little people achieve big things by building their confidence and independence through fun, purposeful therapy.
With years of experience working with both early intervention and school-aged children, I support children with a range of needs, some including Autism, ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Global Developmental Delay.
I believe there is no āone-size-fits-allā approach to therapy. That's why I tailor each plan to suit the unique needs of every child. I love problem-solving and finding creative, practical solutions that make therapy meaningful and fun. Empowering parents and teachers with strategies and tools to support children's development at home and school is also a key part of my approach.
I help children develop essential skills such as school readiness, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, motor planning, executive functioning, attention, as well as sensory and emotional regulation. With a reputation for being resourceful and creative, I ensure therapy is engaging and relevant to each child's everyday life.
My approach is child-led, neuro-affirming, and family-centred with a focus on fostering independence, confidence, and joy in everything children do.
When Iām not working, you can find me spending time with my family, friends, and my cheeky dogs, Alfred and Baxter.
Together, We Can Achieve Big Things
At Instant OT, we're here to support your childās growth and development every step of the way. Helping little people achieve big things starts with the right support - reach out today to get started!