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Mudgeeraba · Gold Coast · Northern NSW

Neurodiversity-affirming paediatric occupational therapy on the Gold Coast

Supporting children through play-based occupational therapy in ways that feel calm, engaging and meaningful, while celebrating each child's unique strengths.

Children's Occupational Therapy

At Wildflower Kids Therapy, we're all about helping kids feel comfortable, confident, and supported.

Using the power of play, our fun and engaging occupational therapy services help children build skills, discover their unique strengths and interests, and learn how to learn effectively.

Everything we do is grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming mindset, meeting kids where they're at and working with families to build practical, meaningful strategies that fit real life.

It's not just about reaching goals. It's about helping kids feel good about who they are.

Tell Us About Your Child
The Wildflower Kids Therapy team on the clinic couch

Our values

Neurodiversity Affirming

We strive to provide a neuro-affirming practice that respects differences in neurotypes including play preferences, sensory processing differences and personality traits. All experiences are equal and valid.

Strength-Focused

Our practice emphasises strengths-based practices to promote self-confidence and positive identity growth. No one likes doing things that they aren't good at over and over again!

Child & Interest Led

Our approach to therapy is child-led, which allows children to fully engage and feel pride when they share their special interests. We want them to be excited about therapy!

Who we help

We work with children aged 2 to 17, with particular experience in supporting kids who:

  • Have developmental delays compared to peers.
  • Are undiagnosed but show traits of neurodivergence.
  • Have a diagnosis of neurodivergence, including those who are autistic, AuDHD, ADHD.
  • Have a diagnosis of specific learning difficulties such as developmental coordination disorder (dyspraxia) or dysgraphia.

Skills we support

We support development in the following skill areas:

  • Self-Care
  • Gross and Fine Motor
  • Play Skills
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Sensory Regulation
  • Positive Social Experiences
  • Self Advocacy & Positive Identity Growth
  • Executive Functioning incl. attention & concentration
"When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower."
Alexander Den Heijer
The clinic playroom

Our approach

Play first. Strengths always.

Therapy that adapts the environment to the child, never the other way around. Child-led sessions in clinic, at home or out in the community.

Our neurodiversity-affirming approach
Books and sensory resources at the clinic

Where we work

In clinic, at home, at school.

Books, sensory resources and room to move in Mudgeeraba, and mobile sessions across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW when that is where the skill needs to happen.

Finding our clinic

Meet our team

Our passionate team works together to create a safe, supportive space, celebrating each child's unique strengths through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

Mikaela Winter
Mikaela WinterSenior OT, Director
Paige Robinson
Paige RobinsonPaediatric OT
Lauren Hornibrook
Lauren HornibrookPaediatric OT
Bella Brett
Bella BrettOccupational Therapist
Rhiannon White
Rhiannon WhiteClinic Administration
Brandon Winter
Brandon WinterOperations & Support

Still have questions?

We understand every child and family is different. If you're unsure where to start or would simply like to talk things through, our team is always happy to help.

The clinic lounge