Helping your child move, connect and thrive.
Hi, I'm Zoraida. I'm an Occupational Therapist with over 7 years of experience supporting babies and young children whose development feels more challenging than expected, with a focus on movement, regulation, school readiness, and whole-body development.
Home, daycare, school and telehealth support across Sydney
You might be noticing…
Your child is not yet rolling, sitting, crawling, or walking
Movement feels effortful, uncoordinated, or delayed
Big emotions or difficulty calming
Sensitivity to movement, noise, touch, or busy environments
Difficulty with play, problem-solving, or everyday tasks
Daycare, preschool, or group routines feel harder than expected
Support that looks deeper, to help your child thrive.
How I can support your child
Thoughtful, whole-body support for development, regulation, and participation for everyday life
Therapy that starts with the foundations
Before fine motor skills can flourish, the body needs a strong foundation. As an Occupational Therapist, I look beneath the skill itself - at posture, movement, regulation, and how your child’s body supports development.
Hi, I’m Zoraida
Qualifications & Training
Master of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Public Health (Applied Science)
DMI Introductory A, B & C Trained
7+ Years Supporting Babies and Young Children
I'm an Occupational Therapist with over 7 years of experience supporting babies and young children through their earliest years of development.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with children with a wide range of developmental needs, including complex and rare presentations. These experiences have shaped the way I observe, understand, and support children and their families, while continually reminding me that every child brings their own unique strengths, challenges, and story.
I'm particularly drawn to understanding children whose development feels layered, unclear, or harder than expected. I enjoy helping families make sense of what they're seeing and providing practical support that feels thoughtful, collaborative, and individual to their child.
I believe children are best supported when the people around them feel supported too. Therapy doesn't happen in isolation, which is why I value working closely with families, carers, educators, and other therapists to create a shared understanding of a child's strengths, needs, and goals.
As a parent myself, I understand how vulnerable it can feel when you're searching for answers, navigating uncertainty, or advocating for your child. My goal is to create a space where families feel heard, supported, and confident in the next steps forward.
I'm also a strong believer that learning never stops. I continue to invest in professional development and remain curious about new ideas, research, and perspectives that help me better support the children and families I work with.
Additional Supports
Supporting your child often extends beyond therapy sessions. Where appropriate, support may also include:
• Parent coaching and guidance
• Collaboration with educators, therapists, and your child’s wider support team
• School, preschool, and daycare observations or consultation
• Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) reports where appropriate
• NDIS reports and supporting documentation
• Assistive Technology recommendations and reports where appropriate
Frequently Asked Questions
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I currently provide mobile occupational therapy across Sydney, with a primary focus on the Eastern Suburbs and selected surrounding areas, including parts of the Lower North Shore, Northern Beaches, and Inner West. If you’re unsure whether I travel to your location, please feel free to get in touch.
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No. Many families contact me because something about their child’s development, movement, regulation, or participation feels harder than expected — even without a formal diagnosis.
You do not need to “wait and see” or have everything figured out before seeking support.
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I offer:
home visits
daycare visits
school or preschool visits
telehealth where appropriate
Working within your child’s real environments helps support carryover into everyday routines and participation.
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Yes — collaboration is a very important part of my approach.
I work closely with parents, carers, educators, and other therapists to help ensure support feels connected, practical, and meaningful across all environments.
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Yes. I have experience working with children with a wide range of developmental profiles, including complex and rare presentations.
I’m particularly drawn to understanding children whose development feels layered, unclear, or harder than expected, while supporting families in a thoughtful and practical way.
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Yes. Where appropriate, support may include:
NDIS reports
Assistive Technology (AT) reports
progress reports
supporting letters
school or daycare collaboration
goal updates
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Yes. I currently work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
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Yes. I work with private-paying families as well as self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
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That’s completely okay.
Many parents reach out because they feel something is harder than expected, but they’re not sure why. Sometimes families simply want reassurance, guidance, or a clearer understanding of what they’re seeing.
You do not need to have all the answers before reaching out.
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You’re welcome to reach out via email ( Zoraida.Therapy@gmail.com ) or the enquiry form on the website.
From there, we can discuss your concerns, your child’s needs, and whether occupational therapy feels like the right fit for your family.
Ready to get in touch?
If you're concerned about your child's development, movement, regulation, or participation, I'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're looking for support, guidance, or simply have questions, you're welcome to reach out.
Email:
hello@growthinmotion.com.au