Autism Occupational Therapy Melbourne
Support built around how you experience the world
Our occupational therapists support children, adolescents, and adults on the autism spectrum across Melbourne, helping build confidence and comfort in daily life.
30+ Years of Experience
NDIS & Medicare Available
Registered Psychologists & Occupational Therapists
Multidisciplinary team
Our occupational therapists work alongside psychologists and speech pathologists, so every client on the autism spectrum receives support that reflects their whole story.
Neuro-affirming approach
We take the time to understand who you are, not just what shows up on a checklist. Every session honours your sensory needs, communication style, and lived experience.
Real-world, practical insights
Occupatonal therapy at Moi Clinic is built around real life. You leave with strategies for home, school, work, and everyday routines that feel genuinely useful.
Occupational Therapy for Autism
Support that starts with understanding you
No two people on the autism spectrum experience the world in the same way. Our therapists take the time to understand your sensory needs, communication style, and what genuinely matters to you before we ever talk about goals.
At Moi Clinic, this care sits within a wider team. Where a client has needs across multiple areas, our occupational therapists work closely with psychologists and speech pathologists, so nothing about your story gets missed.
What we help
Caring, practical support across daily life
People on the autism spectrum come to us for many different reasons, and every reason is valid. If any of the following are making daily life harder than it needs to be, we are here to help.
Sensory processing
Sounds, textures, lights, or movement that feel too intense or barely noticeable. We help you understand your sensory world and build strategies that bring more comfort into each day.
Daily living skills
Dressing, eating, hygiene, and household tasks. We support the development of routines that build independence gently, at a pace that feels right for you.
Emotional regulation
Big emotions, shutdowns, or difficulty settling after a hard moment. Our therapists help build genuine emotional safety, never asking you to suppress how you feel.
Fine and gross motor skills
Handwriting, coordination, balance, and physical play. Gentle, targeted support builds confidence across school, home, and the things you enjoy doing.
Communication and social connection
Support for communication in whatever form feels natural, including speech, AAC, or other styles, and social connection guided by comfort rather than any pressure to fit in.
School, work, and community life
Difficulties with transitions, classroom demands, workplace routines, or getting out into the community. We help build the skills and adjustments that make real participation possible.
Who we assess
Caring occupational therapy support for every stage of life
Children
We help children on the autism spectrum build daily living, sensory, and social skills at a pace that respects who they are, during years that shape their confidence for a lifetime.
Adolescents
Adolescence brings social pressure, academic demands, and often exhaustion. We help teenagers build regulation and organisation skills that genuinely fit how they work.
Adults
Our therapists support autistic adults through executive functioning, sensory regulation, and the everyday demands of independent life, at a pace that respects how you work best.
Our Approach
Occupational therapy care grounded in who you are, not what needs fixing
At Moi Clinic, we take a genuinely neuro-affirming approach. A love of routine, deep focus on your interests, and stimming are never treated as problems to correct.
Our focus is always your comfort and participation, never performance or fitting in. We work closely with you and the people who support you, so every goal stays meaningful and connected to the life you actually want to live.
Request an intake
Find the right support for you or your child
Request an intake with our experienced occupational therapists in Melbourne. Our team will guide you through the process with care, every step of the way.
Why Moi Clinic?
A safe space for mental health support
At Moi Clinic, our occupational therapists bring warmth, patience, and a genuinely neuro-affirming approach to every client on the autism spectrum we work with. We collaborate closely with families, schools, and workplaces, because real progress happens together.
Our multidisciplinary model means you benefit from the combined care of occupational therapists, psychologists, and speech pathologists, so nothing about your story gets missed along the way.
How it works
What to expect from autism occupational therapy at Moi Clinic
Our process is designed to feel safe, unrushed, and deeply personal. We walk beside you from your first enquiry to ongoing support, every step of the way.
01
Assessment & Relationship Building
Therapy begins with a gentle, thorough assessment across one to three sessions. Your therapist takes the time to understand your strengths, sensory needs, and what matters most to you or your family.
02
Ongoing Therapy Sessions
Sessions are scheduled weekly, fortnightly, or monthly depending on your needs and goals. Each session is shaped around you and paced to feel genuinely comfortable.
03
Continued Support & Growth
Your therapist offers practical strategies for home, school, and work, keeping you informed and involved throughout. We check in regularly to make sure our support still feels right for you.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. A diagnosis is not required to access OT at Moi Clinic.
If sensory, motor, or daily living difficulties are present, our therapists can gently assess what is happening and put support in place, whether or not a formal diagnosis has been made.
Yes, genuinely. We never aim to reduce traits associated with autism or encourage masking.
Our focus is always on comfort, participation, and building skills that work with who you are, never against it.
We support children, adolescents, and adults on the autism spectrum. Our approach and the tools we use are gently adapted to suit each person’s age, communication style, and needs.
Yes. Occupational therapy is available under NDIS funding for eligible participants, and may also be accessed through a Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan with a GP referral.
Contact us and we can advise on the funding pathway that applies to your situation.
Yes. Our occupational therapists offer home, school, and workplace visits where appropriate, so strategies can be built directly into the places that matter most to you.
This depends entirely on your individual needs and goals. Your occupational therapist will discuss a plan after the initial assessment, and adjust the pace as we go.
Yes. Where you already see a psychologist or speech pathologist, our occupational therapists are experienced in working together, so your support always feels consistent and joined up.
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Request an intake and find the support you deserve
Fill in the form below and our team will be in touch within two business days to discuss your needs and answer any questions before anything is confirmed.
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