Because every young mind deserves to blossom
Helping Neurodivergent Children Thrive Authentically
Growing up is full of joy, curiosity, and discovery—but it can also bring challenges, especially for neurodivergent children. Navigating school expectations, friendships, daily routines, and big emotions can feel overwhelming without the right support.
Occupational therapy helps children build the skills, confidence, and understanding they need to participate in everyday life with greater ease. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based, focusing on understanding each child’s unique profile and supporting them in ways that honour who they are.
My name is Amy Hodges and I am a paediatric Occupational Therapist. I work with school-aged children, alongside their families and educators, to support meaningful participation at home, at school, and in the community.
Together, we may:
Understand a child’s sensory and regulation needs
Build emotional awareness and self-advocacy skills
Create supportive routines at home and school
Develop practical strategies for parents and educators
If you’re looking for ways to better support a neurodivergent child, you’re in the right place.
Neurodiversity-affirming Occupational therapy for school-aged children and the adults who support them to build understanding, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Ongoing support or one-off consultations delivered in homes, schools, the community, and online, primarily across Perth’s inner eastern suburbs and western corridor.
Is Occupational Therapy the Right Fit for Your Child, Your Family, and Their School?
Neurodivergent children often experience the world in unique ways and may benefit from additional support to navigate learning, friendships and daily routines. With the right understanding and strategies, children can build confidence and skills they need to participate in everyday life.
At Nurtured Minds OT, I partner with families and schools to provide personalised, neurodiversity-affirming support.
How I Support Your Child
I work directly with school-aged children to build skills, confidence, and self-understanding.
Sensory Regulation – Understand sensory needs and develop strategies for comfort and focus.
Emotional Regulation – Build awareness of emotions and learn practical coping strategies.
Executive Functioning – Support organisation, planning, attention, and problem-solving.
Daily Life Skills – Strengthen routines, independence, social participation, and play.
How I Support Parents
I support parents to better understand their child and respond with practical strategies and confidence.
Understanding neurodivergence and sensory differences
Creating supportive routines and home environments
Co-regulation and parenting strategies for big emotions
Advocacy and collaboration with schools
How I Support Educators
I collaborate with educators to create inclusive classrooms where students can engage and participate.
Classroom adjustments and sensory supports
Executive functioning strategies for learning
Emotional regulation supports
Collaboration, consultation, and guidance for student plans
At Nurtured Minds OT, I support children with a range of neuro-developmental differences and learning profiles — whether diagnosed, exploring a diagnosis, or simply needing additional support.
Get in touch to learn how I can support your child.
Nurtured Minds OT accepts self referrals, GP care plans, NDIS funding (self-managed and plan-managed) and private funding
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“Your child is extraordinary. Not despite their differences, but because of them”
Hugh Van Cuylenburg