Dietetics
WHAT IS PAEDIATRIC DIETETICS
Paediatric dietetics helps children and families build positive, confident relationships with food—from trying new foods and managing fussy eating to meeting nutritional needs for healthy growth. At Access to Therapy, our dietitian provides practical, realistic support that fits into everyday family life.
We work with children who have feeding challenges, sensory sensitivities around food, mealtime stress, or additional nutritional needs. Our support is always responsive, play-based and child-centred—designed to reduce pressure around eating while helping children build confidence, curiosity and skills with food at their own pace.
Where We See Children
We make expert feeding and nutrition support accessible to families wherever you are. All initial appointments are completed via telehealth unless requested otherwise, with flexible options to suit your family.
Sessions may take place:
- Online (telehealth) across Australia
- At home
- In kindy, preschool, or school settings
- In the community
What We Support
Our occupational therapists help children with:
Fine motor skills (e.g. pencil grip, cutting, hand strength, writing)
Gross motor skills (e.g. balance, coordination, core strength)
Sensory processing differences (e.g. sensitivity to noise, movement, touch, or emotional regulation)
Emotional and behavioural regulation (e.g. meltdowns, difficulty calming down, transitions)
Self-care and independence (e.g. dressing, toileting, feeding)
Play and social engagement
Participation at kindy or school
We tailor every program to your child’s interests, goals, and developmental needs.
What to Expect
Here’s how we support your child and family:
Assessment
A child-led, play-based assessment—usually conducted at our YMCA Springfield Central clinic—to understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and goals.Individualised Therapy Plan
A tailored therapy plan designed to support everyday participation and development.Collaborative Support
We work with parents, educators, and other professionals to ensure consistent strategies across home and educational environments.Flexible Service Delivery
We provide therapy where it matters most—whether that’s home, kindy, school, or online.
Who Provides the Service?
Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide the right level of support at the right time. Depending on your child’s needs, therapy may be led directly by an occupational therapist or supported by our assistants or early childhood intervention teachers.
Why Choose Access to Therapy?
Experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapists who understand the early years
Mobile and flexible therapy options across Ipswich
Shorter wait times than many traditional services
Assessment clinic at YMCA Springfield Central
Genuine collaboration with educators, families, and healthcare providers
Evidence-based, family-centred practice that focuses on real-world outcomes
Request an appointment
If your child is a fussy eater, finds mealtimes stressful, or has nutritional needs you'd like support with, we'd love to help. We look forward to meeting your family and supporting you on your feeding journey.