a little girl making a heart with her hands

Occupational Therapy with a Heart

Personalised occupational therapy that sparks joy and growth

For School-aged Children and Youth (4 to 18 years)

Important Service Information

a young boy sitting at a table with a lego - style toy
a young boy sitting at a table with a lego - style toy

At Love Zebra Occupational Therapy, our mission is to empower school-aged children to thrive and achieve their goals through tailored, evidence-based occupational therapy strategies.

Each young person is unique, and we celebrate their individuality by creating playful and personalised approaches that resonate with their interests and developmental needs.

We believe that families are an integral part of the therapy process. Parents and guardians know their children better than anyone else; they are the most powerful advocates for their young ones' therapy needs.

Love Zebra Occupational Therapy logo
Love Zebra Occupational Therapy logo

Meet the person behind Love Zebra Occupational Therapy

Tricia Drabsch is an occupational therapist passionate about helping school-aged children thrive through tailored, fun strategies.

Prior to becoming an occupational therapist Tricia was a school-based classroom assistant working predominantly with neurodivergent children.

In addition to the more well know occupational therapy services, Tricia has a strong interest in helping children and young people experiencing anxiety related to school activities or attendance.

Tricia Drabsch - Occupational Therapist Weston ACT
Tricia Drabsch - Occupational Therapist Weston ACT

Services

Tailored Occupational Therapy Blending Fun with Growth

School-aged girl practicing handwriting skills at desk in classroom
School-aged girl practicing handwriting skills at desk in classroom
Hand Skills

Supporting activities such as handwriting, scissor work, dressing and tying shoe laces.

Parent helping child with concentration and focus during learning activity
Parent helping child with concentration and focus during learning activity
Child engaged in calm play activity for emotional regulation and self-management
Child engaged in calm play activity for emotional regulation and self-management
Youth wearing headphones for sensory regulation and auditory processing
Youth wearing headphones for sensory regulation and auditory processing
School-aged children talking and smiling together, demonstrating positive social interaction
School-aged children talking and smiling together, demonstrating positive social interaction
Confident school-aged boy with backpack ready for school day
Confident school-aged boy with backpack ready for school day
Smiling young girl representing diverse children served by occupational therapy
Smiling young girl representing diverse children served by occupational therapy
Emotional Regulation

Working with families to identify their child's feelings and promote strategies to assist with behaviours related to emotional dysregulation.

Social Skills

Prioritising social goals and developing social skills with a neuro-affirming approach.

Sensory Needs

Identifying sensory needs to support participation in daily activities.

Executive Function/ Attention/Concentration/ Transitions

Empowering neurodivergent children to participate in daily activities that may be impacted by executive function

Activity or School-based Anxiety

Utilising strategies to assist children and their families with daily activities impacted by anxiety or anxiety related to school participation/attendance.

Other

Please ask about other services. If we cannot assist, we will happily direct you to another service provider.