About Us



Meet the Team

Sydney Kids OT is owned and directed by experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist Cara Adler. With over 20 years of experience in Sydney and the UK, Cara has worked both with children and provided expert training and mentoring to OT’s throughout her career. Sydney Kids OT team is fully qualified to provide assessment and treatment for children aged 2-18 years. We work with children with a variety of motor, sensory and learning difficulties to enhance a child’s skills, behaviour, confidence and self-esteem.

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Nicole Katzenellenbogen – Senior Occupational Therapist

Nicole is an experienced and passionate Senior Occupational Therapist who is loved by both the children and their parents. Her special interests lie in working with the younger child through a sensory integration framework, parent support and holistic treatment of children with developmental difficulties. She is passionate about making therapy support and strategies accessible in the home and classroom through realistic programmes and strategies. This empowers those engaging with the child daily and helps the reach their full potential. Nicole has a wealth of knowledge in many areas of child development, Nicole is a mum of two boys, loves exploring new places, going for long walks and can be found saying hello to every dog along the way that she meets!

Michaela Levy – Senior Occupational Therapist

Michaela graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the Australian Catholic University (ACU). After embarking on a transformative gap year in 2019, she found her calling at Sydney Kids OT in June 2020 and hasn’t looked back since! Michaela is highly passionate about empowering children to help them reach their social, emotional, physical & sensory goals. Michaela is deeply committed to fostering self-confidence in children. She finds immense joy in guiding them towards greater self-assurance, empowering them to believe in their abilities and embrace their unique strengths. Seeing the transformation in their confidence levels is one of the most rewarding aspects of her work. With a wealth of experience spanning various age groups, Michaela thrives on the excitement of managing a diverse caseload. Known for her vibrant energy and positive demeanour, Michaela approaches her work with enthusiasm and motivation, creating a dynamic and enjoyable atmosphere for her clients. When Michaela is not working, she loves to play beach volleyball, stay active outdoors & travel.

Tyla-Jane Roberts – Occupational Therapist

Tyla is a South African OT who moved to Australia in 2021. One would say she’s a big extrovert as being around people brings her joy. Tyla has always loved working with children and has experience working in clinic, community and hospital settings. She’s a firm believer that building rapport with a child is the first priority in therapy, as their motivation to engage and participate in therapy sessions is crucial. Tyla is also passionate about sensory processing and the role that this plays in a child’s regulation and development. She is currently completing her Ayres Sensory Integration training and aims to continue growing her knowledge in this area.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Sydney Kids OT is an NDIS registered practice welcoming children aged 2-18 in South East Sydney. Our team of qualified professionals are passionate about providing high-quality services to children families and teachers.

Expert Services

We provide an extensive range of occupational therapy services to children of all ages. At Sydney Kids OT, every child receives personalised one-on-one services to obtain long lasting results and benefits. Your occupational therapists get to know the needs of your child, creating a tailored therapy plan based on experience, evidence and research.

Our Expertise

As experienced occupational therapists, we empower children to overcome a range of learning and behaviour difficulties. Our expertise includes:

  • Fine motor skills (handwriting, letter and word formation, speed, fluency, legibility and spatial orientation)
  • Gross motor skills (strength and muscle tone, coordination, planning and combining movements)
  • Sensory processing (modulation and regulation)/integration difficulties
  • Visual perception skills (enhancing skills for reading, spelling, retention, numeracy, comprehension and expression)
  • Attention and concentration (maintaining, modulating, shifting and lengthening attention span)
  • General living skills (dressing, feeding, buttons, zips, common activities)
  • Information processing (memory and organisation, written expression and comprehension)
  • Developmental Delay
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Developmental Coordination Disorders

Our Experience

We pride ourselves in providing high-quality care. Our therapists are fully trained and remain up to date with the latest advancements in occupational therapy to ensure your child is receiving relevant and effective care. 

We’re qualified to work with children who have a range of diagnoses including :

  • Specific Learning Difficulties
  • Developmental Delay
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Sensory Integration Difficulties
  • Developmental Coordination Disorders

Creating a Safe Space

At Sydney Kids OT, we work with a variety of children with a range of different needs. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, warm and welcoming environment that encourages all children to thrive. Our occupational therapists employ a goal-oriented method, improving your child’s skills, learning and behaviour while increasing their self-esteem and confidence.

Book an assessment with an occupational therapist. Call 0405 135 123.

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