Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Paediatric Therapy Services in Melbourne
At Sensational Kids, we are dedicated to empowering children to reach their full potential through comprehensive therapeutic services. Our team of experienced Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Psychologists, and allied professionals specialise in addressing developmental challenges, from sensory integration and communication difficulties to emotional and behavioural concerns. With a focus on evidence-based practices and family-centred care, we provide tailored interventions that foster confidence, independence, and lifelong skills.Our clinics in Cheltenham and Kensington offer welcoming environments where children thrive through play-based therapy, advanced assessment tools, and collaborative support for families. Committed to continuous professional development, we ensure our team remains at the forefront of paediatric therapy innovations. By prioritising individualised care and community partnerships, we deliver measurable outcomes that transform the lives of children and their families across Melbourne.
Services
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Psychology Services
Dietetics
Music Therapy
Counselling
Assessment Services
Telehealth Consultations
Group Programs
Feeding Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer multidisciplinary expertise across six therapeutic disciplines
- Our therapists utilise evidence-based approaches like DIR/Floortime
- We provide comprehensive assessments for NDIS and school funding
- Our clinics feature play-based environments designed for child engagement
- We maintain strong partnerships with paediatricians and specialists
What people say
Exceptional therapists
Personalised care
Play-based learning
Measurable progress
Supportive environment
Services
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapists address communication challenges including articulation disorders, language delays, and social communication difficulties. We specialise in treating children with autism, auditory processing disorders, and feeding difficulties using play-based interventions. Our therapists help families implement strategies to improve verbal and non-verbal communication across home, school, and social environments.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists develop programs to enhance fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities. We address handwriting difficulties, self-care challenges, and sensory integration issues through structured play activities. Our interventions improve attention, coordination, and emotional regulation for children with developmental delays and neurological conditions.
Psychology Services
Our psychologists provide evidence-based therapy for emotional and behavioural challenges including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. We offer parent support sessions and collaborate with schools to implement effective behaviour management strategies. Our team conducts comprehensive assessments for cognitive abilities, academic performance, and developmental disorders.
Assessment Services
We conduct formal assessments for autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and cognitive development using standardised tools like ADOS-2 and WISC-V. Our multidisciplinary assessments support NDIS applications, school funding eligibility, and diagnostic processes. Reports include tailored recommendations for home and educational environments.
Feeding Therapy
Dietitians and speech pathologists collaborate to address feeding difficulties through sensory-based interventions. Our food school program helps children overcome food aversions and develop healthy eating habits. We support families with weaning from feeding tubes and managing food allergies while ensuring nutritional adequacy.
People
Corinne
Assessing Psychologist
Corinne is an experienced assessing psychologist specialising in cognitive and developmental assessments for children. She uses evidence-based tools to evaluate learning difficulties and developmental disorders, providing comprehensive reports for educational planning and funding applications.
Emma Niamh
Speech Therapist
Emma Niamh is a skilled speech pathologist with expertise in treating communication disorders and feeding difficulties. She employs play-based therapy to improve articulation, language development, and social communication skills for children with diverse needs.
Andrea
Occupational Therapist
Andrea is a dedicated occupational therapist focusing on sensory integration and motor skill development. She creates individualised programs to enhance daily living skills and classroom participation for children with developmental challenges and neurological conditions.
Samantha
Dietitian
Samantha specialises in paediatric nutrition and feeding therapy. She works with children experiencing food aversions, allergies, and nutritional deficiencies, implementing sensory-based interventions to expand dietary variety and improve mealtime experiences.
Alina
Music Therapist
Alina uses music-based interventions to develop communication, motor skills, and social confidence. Her creative approach engages children through interactive musical activities that address individual therapeutic goals while fostering emotional expression.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We support children from 12 months to 18 years across all our therapeutic services.
Do you accept NDIS funding?
Yes, we are registered NDIS providers and can support participants under CB Daily Living and Improved Daily Living categories.
Can I access telehealth services?
We offer telehealth sessions via Zoom for clients in Melbourne and regional areas who prefer remote therapy options.
What assessment tools do you use?
Our psychologists use standardised assessments including ADOS-2, WISC-V, and WIAT-III for comprehensive developmental evaluations.
Are referrals required?
No referrals are needed for therapy services, though assessments may require prior paediatrician involvement.
Do you offer school readiness programs?
Yes, our Kensington clinic runs annual school readiness groups to help children transition to formal education environments.
Reviews (7)
Tracy Zhang
Jan 17, 2022
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My experience with sensational kids is terrible espeically with their admin apt booking service, they cancel the appointment in short notice, then they said they called my phone and they said they left a voice mail message, however they will NOT even do any further trying to contact parents re the cancellation of apts, no emails or text message or call again, they just leave the parents like me not knowing the apt was cancelled, rushing driving kids to the apt after a day work, these things happended multiple times, complained to them, no one cared and no oned responded the complaint. Their managment
Stephanie M.
Apr 10, 2021
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Staff are nice although facilities are lacking compared to previous OT we used to attend (Note: we only moved OTs as we moved cities). We ceased our sessions, as I was not prepared to keep attending and paying for my child to spend 90% of their time doing an activity that they already do plenty of at home rather than work on the areas they needs assistance with. Also, make sure you are familiar with the cancellation policy and, if you cancel that it is outside the 48hr cancellation window! We cancelled at 44hrs (so completely accept it was our fault) and were charged the 50% cancellation fee
Natalie
Mar 07, 2021
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Firstly cant fault the therapists they were all friendly and knowledgeable. Interactions with the admin team on the other hand really made our experience with Sensational Kids a headache. Constant careless mistakes and issues with our appointments, with no attempt at finding solutions. It's the attitude and utter disregard that we were given that I felt it was important to leave a review. I'm glad to now not invest my time in a business that really treats their clients like another number.
Kat Bigo
Jan 05, 2021
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Unprofessional and unaccountable for their actions. Complaints are ignored and deleted. They go so far to even force you to sign a waiver of liability. Any lawyer will tell you to avoid them. Professionalism and accountability is a must in this profession, especially at the prices they charge! Free services are better than them!
Bree Ann
Nov 17, 2019
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They booked appointments that we were not allowed to read the conclusions of, neither could they share what ifo they had gathered about our daughters high function autism to ANY other professional - what's the point of that appt then? , after 3 appointments ( I'm guessing they make at least 200$ per appt) we had no more info than before we started and they had drained most of our money the receptionist was confused and amazingly rude, they then made a appt ( again more money) to tell us we need more money, they are a money making machine who couldn't organise a party in a brewery.. We had to have
Dawn M.
Jul 17, 2019
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I highly recommend this service. Practitioners are all professional, knowledgeable and supportive and the staff on reception are so helpful and friendly. Manager Fran is also extremely approachable and compassionate. Therapy rooms are very well resourced and they offer a range of therapies allowing for a collaborative approach if required. Definitely check out SK if you need kids therapies. They have been fantastic with our child on the autism spectrum!
Fiona Harrison
Nov 30, 2017
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We couldn't be more grateful for the incredible service Sensational Kids has provided for our family. The team there really understood our child's needs and made us all feel very comfortable throughout the journey. Thank you.
