Paediatric Occupational Therapy · Southern Adelaide

Play-Based Paediatric Occupational Therapy in Adelaide

14+ years experience AHPRA registered NDIS & private welcome

I'm Diana Quinones, an occupational therapist. I believe children do their best learning when they're genuinely engaged, and that usually means working through play.

Home visits, school visits, and telehealth across southern Adelaide. Neurodiverse-affirming and strengths-focused.

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Diana Quinones, Occupational Therapist, smiling and standing outdoors in Adelaide

Diana Quinones

Occupational Therapist · Adelaide

Portrait of Diana Quinones smiling, with green foliage behind her

A little about Diana

I work alongside neurodiverse children, teens, and adults across Adelaide's southern suburbs and beyond.

Everyone experiences the world differently, and I take that seriously. I try to look past quick labels and actually understand what someone is communicating, and what they need.

I work alongside families to share practical tools for everyday life. I want it to feel like a space where children and their carers can be curious, play, connect, and yes, even make mistakes.

AHPRA Registered 14+ years experience Neuro-affirming practice NDIS & private clients
What I Offer

Paediatric OT, where your child feels most at home

Three ways to work together, each shaped around where your child feels most at ease.

Home Visits

Therapy in your own home, where your child is already comfortable. Sessions are built around what your family's day actually looks like.

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School Visits

Sessions that work within your child's school day, alongside teachers and support staff. What gets practiced in therapy carries into the classroom.

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Telehealth

Video sessions when in-person isn't practical, available anywhere in South Australia. Good for families who are further away or just prefer the flexibility.

Learn about telehealth →

Diana has particular experience supporting autism and ADHD. Home visits across South Plympton, Plympton, Edwardstown, and surrounding southern suburbs. Available for:

Private clients NDIS (self & plan managed)
Getting Started

How it works

Getting started is simple. No referral, no long forms.

1

Get in touch

Call Diana on 0487 951 497 or fill in the form. She'll have a relaxed chat about what your family is looking for.

2

First session

A relaxed visit at home or school. Diana gets to know your child through play, finding out what they're good at and where things feel hard.

3

Ongoing support

Regular sessions with goals that get reviewed as your child grows. You'll get practical strategies you can use at home too.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about occupational therapy with Diana.

Do I need a referral to see an occupational therapist?

No referral is needed. You can contact Diana directly by phone or via the form on this page. If your child has an NDIS plan, you will need Capacity Building funding included in your plan.

How much does occupational therapy cost?

Private sessions are $180 per hour. NDIS sessions are billed at the current published rate for Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living, CB-IDL). Diana accepts self-managed and plan-managed participants. See the fees page for more detail.

What happens at the first session?

The first session is relaxed. Diana gets to know your child through play and conversation, finding out what they're good at and where things feel hard. Nothing to prepare. Just show up.

What is play-based occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy helps address barriers that make engagement in meaningful activities difficult. For many of Diana's clients, this includes self-care, socialisation, play, school tasks, and getting around in the community. It might mean working on specific skills, adapting how a task is done, or advocating for the right accommodations. Diana works wherever your child feels most comfortable: at home, at school, or via telehealth.

What ages does Diana work with?

Diana works with neurodiverse children, teens, and adults. Every session is tailored to the person's age, interests, and goals.

Does Diana accept NDIS?

Yes. Diana works with both NDIS-funded and private clients. She accepts self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Not sure how funding would work? Just call 0487 951 497 and she'll talk it through.

What areas of Adelaide do you service?

Diana primarily works across the southern suburbs: South Plympton, Plympton, Edwardstown, Clarence Park, Millswood, Glandore, Mitchell Park, Park Holme, and Ascot Park. Telehealth is available anywhere in South Australia. More about South Plympton and surrounds →

What challenges can occupational therapy help with?

Occupational therapy helps address barriers that make engagement in meaningful activities difficult. For many of Diana's clients, this includes self-care, socialisation, play, participation in school-related tasks, and accessing the community. Support can involve working on individual skills, modifying tasks, or advocating for accommodations in the environment.

Let's start a conversation

Have a question, or wondering if Diana would be a good fit for your family? Give her a call. It's a relaxed chat, no obligation.

Call Diana
0487 951 497
Service area
Home & school visits across southern Adelaide
Telehealth anywhere in South Australia

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