Specialty Services

Multidisciplinary Sessions

In a multidisciplinary approach, an Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist collaborate to provide a well-rounded and holistic therapy experience for clients. Each professional brings specialized expertise to address different aspects of a client's needs, working together to support both communication and functional development.

Speech Pathologists focus on speech, language, and communication skills, while Occupational Therapists concentrate on improving fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily functional abilities. By working in tandem, they can offer a comprehensive therapy plan that targets both communication and motor skills, providing a more integrated and cohesive approach to care.

This collaboration is especially beneficial for individuals with complex needs, such as those with developmental delays, autism, or neurological conditions, where both communication and functional skills often overlap.

With both professionals working together, they can develop tailored strategies that address all aspects of a child’s or adult's development, leading to better outcomes and more effective care.

For more information, or to book a multidisciplinary session please contact us directly.

Integrated speech pathology & occupational therapy sessions.

At First Step Therapies we offer integrated therapy sessions delivered by a single dual-qualified Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist. This unique approach allows us to address a wide range of goals — from communication and social skills to sensory processing, emotional regulation, and motor development — all within one cohesive session.

What is integrated therapy?
Integrated therapy means that rather than seeing two separate professionals for Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy, families can work with one clinician who is qualified in both fields. This approach allows for a holistic, streamlined, and highly coordinated therapy experience, supporting your child’s development across multiple areas simultaneously.

Does integrated therapy involve more planning and preparation?
Because multiple goals across different developmental areas are combined into a single session, significant preparation, planning, and documentation are required to ensure the therapy is cohesive, meaningful, and effective.

Behind each integrated session, there is:

  • Careful coordination of therapy goals to ensure they complement each other and work toward broader developmental outcomes

  • Thoughtful selection and sequencing of activities that address both communication and functional skills in a natural, flowing way

  • Individualised session planning that considers your child’s unique strengths, needs, and goals

  • Detailed documentation to track progress across both speech and occupational therapy domains

Why Choose Integrated Therapy?
For many children, challenges in areas like communication, sensory processing, motor coordination, and emotional regulation often overlap. By working on these skills together in an integrated session, we can provide more targeted, engaging, and functional therapy — supporting your child to apply their skills across daily life.

For more information, or to book intergrated therapy sessions, please contact us directly.