Welcome to KINLEAP
Collaborative Paediatric Occupational Therapy
Specialising in Early Intervention and Complex Neurodevelopmental Cases
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. Neuro-affirming, Autism Spectrum DIsorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, complex child development. early intervention specialists.allied health, sensory integration, sensory processing, bottom up approach, fun and engaging, life changing fun!
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Welcome to the Kinleap family
We have helped over 300 children achieve their dreams!
Step together with Kinleap to achieve goals, dreams and potential, while nurturing individual personality, creativity, wellbeing and confidence.
Kin: Our family working with your family.
Leap: To help your little one take leaps through all the right steps.
Our Services
Providing individualised step by step OT programs to help the whole family leap.
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Based on the Sunshine Coast, Kinleap delivers paediatric Occupational Therapy with assessments and sessions taking place in our Birtinya based clinic as well as in the community - at your home or educational facility. We travel from Caloundra to Coolum and everywhere in between!
Kinleap also provides an outreach service for rural and regional families, offering tele-health support to ensure children in these areas have access to essential therapy services. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality care for children wherever they are.
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Kinleap is passionate about sharing knowledge and supporting our community.
Not sure if OT is right for your child? Seeking a second opinion? Our free discovery calls provide guidance at any stage of your journey.
Let’s connect and explore how we can support your child’s development!
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After your initial parent consult session, we might suggest a formal assessment to help spotlight your child’s strengths, needs, and next steps.
We recommend initial assessments be completed at your home as opposed to your educational facility. Whether you are in Birtinya or Mudjimba, we will come to you!
We’ve got a range of evidence-based assessment options that let us best match your family’s goals:
Little Leap Assessment – A gentle, fun-focused overview for younger children to get a feel for how they’re going across key developmental areas. This can be used to assess School readiness.
Big Leap Assessment – A deep dive into motor skills, sensory processing, emotions, and daily routines, great when there’s more to explore in your child’s needs.
Functional Capacity Assessment (NDIS) – Tailored to support NDIS funding applications, plan reviews, or renewals with clear, functional insights.
Every assessment is followed by a parent feedback session to discuss the results and plan the next steps. You will also receive a clear, easy-to-understand report packed with personalised, practical recommendations so you’ll know exactly how to continue supporting your child’s growth at home, school, and beyond.
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Assessment:
We begin with an Initial Parent Consult, a relaxed conversation where we gather the full picture: your child’s developmental history, strengths, everyday challenges, your hopes and goals and concerns you are noticing.
From there, depending on what we explore together, we might recommend a more tailored assessment to help deepen our understanding of your child’s strengths and the areas where they’d benefit most from support.
After Assessment (if completed) you and your therapist will discuss the findings from the assessment and if OT is indicated, a plan will be developed and OT goals will be set, focusing on developing your child's challenge areas to best support your child to cope with the world around them and achieve their goals.
General:
We also offer hybrid support models. We can compliment therapy sessions with parent consults to ensure parents feel well supported and fully in the know about their child’s therapy, goal progress and how to consistently implement strategies and recommendations between all environments. This model of care is particularly beneficial for families who are hands on, committed to getting the most out of their therapy journey or whose children have multiple challenge areas or multiple children accessing therapy.
Get in touch to chat more about how parent consultations might be able to better support your therapy journey.
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Intensive therapy blocks involve high-frequency sessions over a short period of time, these programs are designed to accelerate skill development in children. By focusing on targeted goals, these programs build essential skills in a fun and engaging way.
Intensive therapy typically requires a commitment of 3-5 sessions per week for 2-3 weeks. Your therapist will be able to recommend the best fit for your child and family, taking into consideration your lifestyle and current commitments.
Benefits of following an intensive therapy plan:
Faster progress through consistent practice. Consistent exposure supports development of foundation skills and neural pathways
Increased confidence and independence
Fun and motivating activities enhance engagement and learning
Families receive personalised support strategies and home programs to maintain their progress
Designed for children needing extra support, intensive therapy blocks help them take big LEAPs toward independence!
Contact us to chat about current availability for our intensive therapy programs.
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OT sessions are 45minutes with you, your child and your therapist. We encourage you to be present during your child's OT session to learn how to continue strategies and activities at home, this ensures you gain the most from your time with your therapist.
Kinleap OT sessions follow Play Based and Sensory Processing approaches. Our aim is to have our children feel like they are playing when really they are working hard!
If you are interested in ongoing therapy, please complete our online referral form and we will contact you to chat about the next steps.
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Group therapy supports transferability of skills into real world settings as well as providing fun social environments for your child to practice skills learnt in therapy.
Please get in touch and let us know if you’re interested in group therapy.
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Coming soon.
Send us an enquiry here if you are interested in more information.
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We are passionate about empowering families and educators through knowledge, connection, and practical support. Our education services are designed to complement therapy, build confidence, and foster a deeper understanding of your child's unique needs and strengths.
Individualised Resources
We provide individualised home programs and resources to support the implementation of strategies and recommendations outside of therapy sessions. These tools are developed to align with your child's interests and therapy goals and are designed to be engaging and easy to integrate into daily routines.
Caregiver & Educator Support
Our caregiver and educator education sessions are designed to enhance understanding and collaboration. We offer:
1:1 Consultations: Personalised sessions to discuss strategies, share insights, and address specific concerns.
Parent Info Sessions at Kindy’s: Informal, informative sessions held at local kindergartens to connect with parents and share valuable information.
Custom Education Packs
We understand that every family and organisation has unique needs. We're happy to collaborate with you to develop a customised education pack that best supports your goals and context. Let's work together to create a plan that fits your specific needs.
Ready to explore how our education services can support your journey? Contact us today to discuss your needs and how we can assist you in achieving your goals.
Emma Wesche
Paediatric Occupational Therapist & Founder - Kinleap
Bachelor Occupational Therapy (Honours)
In progress: Ayres Sensory Integration® certification
Hello!
I am Emma, your dedicated Kinleap Paediatric OT. I am a nurturer and big kid at heart. With 10+ years of experience working with children, I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share with your family.
I am committed to providing enjoyable, holistic, dynamic, collaborative, and highly skilled therapy to ensure your little one and family are understood and carefully supported.
Always happy to help,
-Em
Our Incremental Methodology
Whether you are on step one of a small, big or ongoing journey, we help you step back and assess, side step if needed and plan the next steps to land the big leaps.
Feedback from our families
FAQS
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"Occupation" refers to everything you need or want to do in your daily life. An Occupational Therapist’s role is to support you in living the life you choose.
Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on helping people engage in life with confidence and enjoyment. OTs work alongside you to identify challenges and create practical solutions to make daily activities easier.
For young children, this may involve assessing their developmental milestones and providing engaging opportunities to build essential skills in a fun and motivating way.
Developing these skills empowers children to confidently participate in everyday activities such as toileting, dressing, socialising, and learning.
Let’s take steps together toward big LEAPs!
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OT may benefit your child if they are experiencing delays or difficulty in these areas:
Reaching developmental milestones such as sitting, crawling or walking
Developing cognitive skills such as attention, emotional regulation or memory
Learning at an age appropriate level
Developing age appropriate play and social skills
Have a congenital condition that affects their physical or cognitive function
Have a neurological condition or developmental disorder that affects their development
if you have further concerns, get in touch with Kinleap today to chat about how we can support your child and family!
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Yes!
Your Kinleap OT will complete a thorough assessment to identify underlying causes for emotional outbursts and if OT support is indicated, you will be provided with individualised strategies and interventions to support your family to manage emotional outbursts holistically.
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During your initial assessment your Kinleap OT will:
Chat with you about your child’s strengths and challenges
Spend time building rapport with your child prior to beginning assessment to ensure your child feels safe and comfortable. This can look different for each child and their unique needs
Complete formal &/ informal assessments. Your OT will clinically assess the information provided in your intake form and prepare the assessment/s which are the best fit for your child
Finish the session with a fun activity to support future engagement
Initial assessments are typically able to be completed over 1-2 sessions. This is dependent on your child’s age (attention, regulation and response to rapport building) and their complexity of needs. Your Kinleap OT will work with you to create a flexible assessment plan to best suit you child and family.
All assessments are followed with a parent consultation to chat about the assessment outcomes and ongoing recommendations, if OT is recommended, goal setting will also be completed during this session.
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OT’s are able to provide information to support a paediatrician’s assessment however OT’s do not diagnose ASD.
If you are querying an ASD diagnoses and would like your child to be assessed, please speak with your Paediatrician to organise the appropriate resources.
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Paediatric OT’s use play to target specific skills. Children naturally engage best in activities they enjoy, making play an important part of paediatric therapy. Your Kinleap OT will carefully plan specific play based activities to ensure they match your child’s interest areas, strengths and areas that require support. This promotes progress and success for your child and family
It is a huge compliment for OT sessions to ‘just look like play’
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No, you don't need a formal referral for Occupational Therapy. You can complete a self referral here if you believe your child would benefit from OT support.
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Kinleap OT sessions are completed at home or your child’s care/educational facilities when appropriate. It is usually recommended for initial assessments to be completed at your home, however alternative options can be discussed if needed.
We service Caloundra, Kawana, Buderim, Maroochydore, Coolum and the surrounding areas.
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The cost of assessment and intervention sessions vary depending on their length. These costs, along with travel costs, will be discussed with you and agreed upon prior to confirming your initial assessment.
For NDIS participants, all costs are in line with NDIS approved rates.
For all Kinleap families, all time is carefully considered prior to billing. Providing quality care to our families is our number one priority.
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We are able to provide services to participants who are self/plan managed. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide services to agency managed plans at this time.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Yes, we offer parent support sessions designed to equip you with evidence-based strategies, confidence, and practical insights to support your child’s development at home. We understand that the journey can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Whether you're looking for a brief check-in or a longer, focused discussion, we are here to help. Our approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your needs, ensuring you feel empowered and supported throughout the process. Reach out today if you would like support.
