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Sensational Kids

A modern, fun & engaging therapy practice working with children and their families where it matters most. We are experienced & we listen to your concerns.

Sensational Kids is a Melbourne-based practice which provides both traditional and play-based therapy. We provide individualised support and work with parents so they may carry-through techniques used within Sensational Kids. We have two Melbourne sites: Kensington & Ormond.

19/08/2026

Supporting a child with a PDA profile often means looking beyond behaviour to understand what may be driving demand avoidance.

Our Allied Health team can work alongside your child and family to explore practical, individualised strategies that support autonomy, regulation and meaningful participation at home, school and in the community.

29/07/2026

🌟 Meet Gwyneth! 🌟

We're excited to introduce Gwyneth, one of our wonderful Counsellors at our Cheltenham clinic. 💜

❤️ Clinical interests
Gwyneth is passionate about supporting children to understand their emotions, build confidence and develop positive social-emotional skills. She has a particular interest in using creative, child-led approaches to help children learn and grow within a safe, supportive environment.

🎲 Favourite therapy resources
Some of Gwyneth's favourite therapy tools include Outfoxed!, Jenga with question prompts, and an emotions flip chart, making conversations about feelings engaging, meaningful and fun.

📚 Favourite pasttime
When she's not at the clinic, you'll likely find Gwyneth catching up with friends, enjoying a good book or out on the tennis court. 🎾

🦭 Favourite animal
Gwyneth has a soft spot for seals and she's also a big dog lover! 🐶

22/07/2026

There are many reasons children may require an assessment - to help with a diagnosis, identifying specific learning challenges seen at school or kinder, to help with a funding or eligibility applications for school or the NDIS. Whatever the reason, we are here to help. Our experienced team and wide range of assessments means we are able to assess comprehensively and efficiently for best outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team means we can do it all under the one roof.
Call today to enquire. We currently have limited wait times for most types of assessments. Ph: 85604050 [Kensington] or 9578 7560 [Cheltenham]

21/07/2026

Did you know that a simple DUPLO® session at home can support your child's development in so many ways? By joining in the play, you're creating opportunities for learning, communication and connection.

🧩 Occupational Therapy
DUPLO® helps children develop:
🖐️ Fine motor skills by picking up and connecting small bricks.
🧠 Planning and problem-solving as they work out how to build their ideas.

💬 Speech Pathology
DUPLO® provides opportunities to:
🗣️ Build vocabulary by talking about colours, shapes, sizes and actions.
🤝 Develop social communication through turn-taking, sharing ideas and working together.

❤️ Counselling
DUPLO® can also support emotional wellbeing by helping children:
😊 Express their thoughts and feelings through imaginative play.
💛 Build confidence as they create, experiment and celebrate their achievements.

[Image Description: A young child builds a tall tower using colourful building blocks in a living room.]

20/07/2026

We are pleased to announce a new offering at Sensational Kids! Dr. Caroline Power is now offering therapeutic sessions utilising the Dr. Ross Greene Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model. See below for more details and give us a call to book. Sessions available at Cheltenham or via telehealth at both sites.

15/07/2026

🌟 Meet Our Team! 🌟

We're so excited to introduce one of our wonderful Speech Pathologists, Caoimhe!

💬 Clinical interests
Caoimhe is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practice, with a special interest in supporting autistic children through social communication, language development and play-based therapy. She also loves helping children who use AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication), including communication iPads, to find their voice.

🧸 Favourite therapy resources
When it comes to therapy, play is the way! Some of Caoimhe's favourite resources include Lego, Pop-Up Pirate, Monkey Flip, and playing pretend in the toy kitchen!

🏃‍♀️ Outside of work...
Outside of work you will find Caoimhe out running. Sometimes with friends and sometimes alone with her music. Afterwards, you'll find her recovering... most likely with a big bowl of gluten free pasta!

🦒 Favourite animal
Caoimhe has always loved giraffes! But for a more pet friendly option, she hopes to get a golden retriever someday!

💜 We love the passion, creativity and warmth she brings to every child and family Caoimhe works with. We're so lucky to have her as part of the Sensational Kids team!

02/07/2026

Sensational Kids has been helping kids reach their true potential for almost 20 years. Our experienced multidisciplinary team can assist with assessment and therapy across a wide range of areas including literacy, communication, sensory and motor skills, nutrition and mental wellbeing. We are able to work across settings for best outcomes, including in-clinic, home, school or in the community. Call today to secure your child's therapy and start your therapy journey with one of Melbourne's most established private practices. NDIS | Medicare | Private Health.
Kensington | Cheltenham and surrounding areas. Ph: 85604050 or 95787560.

29/06/2026

The 2026-2027 price guide is out and Allied Health face yet again another year of price freezes. It has now been more than 8 years since the NDIS has increased prices for essential allied health services such as Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology. We have seen decreases in professions such as Dietetics, Counselling, Art and Music Therapy (and many more). Fair Work minimum wages have been increased close to 40% over 8 years. This is unsustainable when we have no capacity to make independent decisions to increase our fees. This stranglehold occurs in no other industry.

The health professionals who provide these services are highly qualified and deserve better. The Australian Government Mark Butler MP needs to stop undervaluing health professionals and provide real, viable pricing figures for a sustainable health workforce. Our work is preventative, restorative, progressive and works to prevent hospital admissions and carer burden, and increase independence, skill and participation for our clients. Enough is enough - protect participant access, pay us what we are worth, build stronger healthcare and disability support for Australia.

Without allied health, there is no NDIS.

23/06/2026

Sensory differences can be a core part of the autistic experience, shaping how people perceive, interpret and respond to the world around them. Everyday environments can either support participation and wellbeing or contribute to stress, overwhelm and exclusion.

When we create sensory-friendly spaces and adapt environments to meet individual needs, we can reduce distress, enhance engagement and support positive mental health outcomes. True inclusion is not about changing the person, but about building environments where they can feel safe, understood and able to thrive.

If you would like to better understand your child's unique sensory profile and how it may be impacting their participation, learning and wellbeing, our occupational therapists can help. Contact our clinic to learn more about sensory assessments and individualised support.

[Image Description: A child wearing headphones and a beanie gently holds the sides of their headset]

15/06/2026

Understanding Autism Through Monotropism

Many autistic people naturally focus their attention deeply on one interest, activity or idea at a time. This focused attention can create opportunities for creativity, learning, enjoyment and a strong sense of engagement.

When we understand monotropism, behaviours that may appear as difficulty with change, shifting attention or responding to interruptions can make more sense. Moving away from a highly engaging activity often requires significant mental effort.

By recognising and respecting this way of processing the world, we can create environments that reduce unnecessary stress, support smoother transitions and build on autistic strengths.

Our Allied Health team are here to help best support your child, give us a call to on (03) 8560 4060 (Kensington clinic) or (03) 9578 7560 (Cheltenham clinic).

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Address

Level 2, 11 Chesterville Road
Cheltenham, VIC
3192

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+61395787560

Website

https://www.sensationalkids.com.au/

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