Warm, play-based therapy brought to your home, preschool and school. Supporting children to build skills for everyday life across Sydney’s North Shore.
Hi, I'm Ilanit, a Sydney-based Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families. I am a registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA and hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and a Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I have extensive experience supporting children with ADHD, ASD, developmental, school readiness challenges, learning and participation difficulties, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social skills. My approach is warm, strengths-based, family-centred, and evidence-informed.
I provide therapy in homes, preschools, and schools, working closely with families and educators to help children build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive in everyday life.
Practical, play-based therapy tailored to your child's goals and daily life.
Comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify your child's strengths, challenges, and goals across areas such as sensory processing, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social skills, motor skills, handwriting, and daily living skills. Recommendations are tailored to support participation at home, school, and in the community.
Personalised therapy sessions designed around your child's interests, goals, and everyday routines. Therapy may focus on emotional regulation, anxiety management, executive functioning, social skills, sensory processing, motor development, handwriting, self-care, and independence.
Working collaboratively with parents, educators, and other professionals to provide practical strategies, support goal achievement, and ensure skills are carried over into everyday environments. This may include school observations, consultations, reports, and participation in team meetings.
Ready to turn daily struggles into seamless routines? Let’s help your child build confidence, independence, and real-life skills that last.
I incorporate the evidence-based Cog-Fun (Cognitive-Functional) approach into my occupational therapy sessions. This family-focused method is specifically designed to help children with ADHD or executive functioning challenges thrive in their everyday lives.
It is important to recognize that ADHD is much more than just a difficulty with sitting still or focusing. It is a complex neurodevelopmental profile that impacts almost every aspect of a child's daily life—from emotional regulation and making transitions, to organizing schoolwork and participating confidently in social situations.
Cog-Fun directly focuses on these daily challenges by using fun, occupation-based activities to build self-awareness and practical skills. Together, we focus on:
Learning how to "Stop and think" to become less impulsive and transition from automatic reactions to goal-directed actions. This helps children develop the planning and organization skills needed to manage tasks like smooth morning routines and schoolwork.
Building your child's self-worth, confidence, and a positive identity through play and meaningful activities.
Setting up routines and reducing distractions at home or school to set your child up for success.
Because you know your child best, parents are a vital part of this process. We work as a team to weave these strategies into your daily routines, helping your child improve, participate, achieve, and enjoy their everyday life.
Currently accepting children who are self-managed or plan-managed. I provide assessments, reports and therapy aligned with NDIS goals.
You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for up to 5 sessions per calendar year under a Chronic Disease Management Plan. Please consult your GP to see if your child qualifies for an occupational therapy referral.
Registered provider with major health funds. Rebates depend on your level of cover for occupational therapy.
I'd love to hear about your child's strengths and what you're hoping to work on. Call for a friendly chat or send a message.
