Occupational Therapy Screening

Kindergarten | Pre-Primary | Year 1

Balance to Bloom provides school-based occupational therapy screening for Kindergarten, Pre-Primary and Year 1 students across Perth and surrounding areas.

This structured, strengths-based screening service helps schools and families identify emerging fine motor, sensory, regulation and executive functioning needs and provides practical strategies for both school and home before they impact confidence and learning.

Screening is offered class-wide; however, parent consent is required and participation is opt-in only.

What the Screening Includes

Each participating student will receive:

  • A 30-minute structured, occupational therapy screening session at school

  • Review of parent and optional teacher questionnaires

A brief written report outlining:

  • Strengths observed

  • Areas to monitor or support

  • Practical classroom-based recommendations

  • Practical home-based support strategies

  • Indication of whether further occupational therapy may be beneficial

Screening can be delivered to one class, multiple classes or entire year levels. Areas assessed include:

  • Fine and gross motor development

  • Executive functioning (attention, planning, organisation)

  • Visual perception and coordination

  • Social and emotional regulation

  • Classroom participation and task engagement

Balance to Bloom additionally offers parents and teachers the opportunity to complete a developmentally appropriate home and classroom screening.

Benefits of Occupational Therapy Screening in the Early Years

The early years of school are foundational. Early identification supports:

  • Improved handwriting readiness

  • Reduced classroom frustration

  • Stronger emotional regulation skills

  • Better participation in learning tasks

  • Proactive support planning

Research consistently demonstrates that early intervention leads to improved academic and social outcomes.

School-based OT screening provides early insight, practical strategies and clear guidance to support all students to become confident learners.

Supporting confident, capable learners from the very beginning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral?

You do not require a referral for services at Balance to Bloom.

Dependent on your funding source, information from your GP may be required. Refer your child or family for our services here.

Does my child need a diagnosis?

No, at Balance to Bloom we work with children and families for several reasons. Whether your child is yet to be diagnosed, has a diagnosis, or just needs a helping hand, we are here for you.

What does our process look like?

Balance to Bloom was born out of the need to personalised, family-centred services. Our initial processes include information gathering, collaborative goal setting, and assessment followed by therapeutic intervention. For more information, we have put together a short document that outlines our process and costs attached.

What funding sources can I use?

Clients privately funding therapy may be able to partially fund up to 5 sessions through Medicare, in consultation with their GP, or through private health insurance. Balance to Bloom accepts clients through NDIS who are self- or plan-managed.

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