On an OT Waitlist? Here’s How You Can Support Your Child at Home Today

For many parents, getting occupational therapy (OT) support for their child feels like climbing a mountain. Long OT waitlists, limited availability of specialists, and the reality of living in rural or remote areas can all make access to therapy feel impossible. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to wait any longer to support your child’s development.

Why Are OT Waiting Lists So Long?

Occupational therapists are in high demand, particularly in Australia, where wait times for pediatric OT services can stretch from months to over a year. Families living in rural or regional communities often face even more challenges. There may not be a single therapist within driving distance, or the only available appointments require time off work and expensive travel.

In the meantime, children still need help with regulation, focus, fine and gross motor skills, and everyday independence. This is where CoordiKids steps in.

What Is CoordiKids?

CoordiKids is an online, evidence-based program developed by experienced pediatric occupational therapist Marga Grey. Created as a resource to support therapy clients between sessions, it has since become a trusted tool for families worldwide — especially those on OT waitlists or in rural areas.

It’s designed for use at home, requires no special equipment, and takes just 15 minutes a day. The exercises target foundational sensory and motor skills through fun, movement-based activities.

Start Now While You Wait

If your child is on an OT waitlist, CoordiKids helps bridge the gap. Instead of waiting months for support, you can start today with a structured, professional, and parent-friendly system that’s already changing lives.

Whether your child struggles with:

• Sensory processing
• Focus and attention
• Emotional regulation
• Handwriting
• Coordination and balance

CoordiKids provides targeted support in the form of video-based exercises that follow the same principles used in traditional occupational therapy.

How CoordiKids Complements OT

CoordiKids isn’t a replacement for in-person therapy — it’s a powerful companion. For families already seeing a therapist, it provides structure between sessions and can act as OT “homework” without the stress. Therapists can even recommend specific parts of the program based on a child’s goals.

For families who haven’t been able to access therapy yet, CoordiKids provides a safe, professional starting point that doesn’t require a diagnosis, referral, or ongoing appointments.

Designed with a Bottom-Up Approach

CoordiKids is rooted in the “bottom-up” therapy model. This approach focuses on building the foundation first — the sensory and motor systems that support learning, attention, behaviour, and emotional control.

Many children who struggle with focus or behaviour need support in their sensory systems first. By targeting body movement, muscle coordination, balance, and motor planning, CoordiKids helps create the building blocks required for academic and social success.

Why It Works for Rural Families

CoordiKids was designed with rural and remote families in mind. It requires:

• No travel
• No ongoing appointments
• No equipment beyond what you already have at home

You only need internet access and 15 minutes a day to get started. This makes it ideal for families who live hours from the nearest clinic or can’t access weekly therapy sessions.

Real Stories, Real Results

Parents regularly share the difference CoordiKids has made:

“We live 3 hours from the closest OT, and the waiting list was nearly a year. We started CoordiKids while we waited, and the change in our son’s coordination, focus, and confidence was amazing. We still use it alongside his therapy today.”

“CoordiKids gave us structure while we waited to see a therapist. It became part of our morning routine, and my daughter loves it. She’s calmer, happier, and more confident in the classroom.”

Convenient, Affordable, and Evidence-Based

CoordiKids offers a range of courses, including the complete Home Course (now available in parts 1, 2, and 3) and bite-sized CK Bytes that target one skill at a time. It’s affordable, easy to follow, and based on years of OT experience.

Whether you’re waiting for the right therapist, live remotely, or want extra support for your child, CoordiKids is here to help you get started.