Occupational Therapy in the Clinic, School and At Home
Occupational Therapy in the Clinic, School and At Home
Our paediatric Occupational Therapists provide individualised assessments to determine the best powered mobility device for your child. We consider factors such as physical abilities, cognitive ability, motivation and environment to ensure the best possible outcome.
We can prescribe various controllers, including joysticks and switches, to cater to children with different physical abilities and can also modify indoor and outdoor environments to make it easier for your child to use their powered mobility device. Our approach is family-centred and we work closely with you to ensure that the goals for your child are met. We also provide ongoing support to ensure that your child can master their device and achieve the highest level of independence possible.
Research has shown that powered mobility devices enhance development in children with multiple, complex disabilities. Through tool-use learning, children can develop a sense of self, explore cause/effect and become aware of relationships between themselves, others and their environment. Our individualised power mobility assessment and intervention support the growth of environmental awareness and communication skills in children with multiple and complex disabilities.
At Evolve Therapy Services we believe that early access to self-initiated mobility can change the growth and trajectory of developmental milestones for young children with mobility impairments. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your child achieve greater independence through early powered mobility.
✨Meet the Evolve Team ✨
Welcome to our new series, where you’ll get to know the faces behind Evolve, one team member at a time!
First up is Elle, one of our paediatric occupational therapists 👋
🧠 At work: Elle loves helping kids and young people understand their brains and bodies, build confidence and independence and feel successful in the things that matter most to them. She’s especially passionate about neurodiversity affirming practice, emotional and sensory regulation, interoception, executive functioning and social connection. Elle’s sessions are fun, practical and meaningful.
🏃♀️ Outside of work: You’ll find Elle at Pilates, out for a run or on a long walk. She’s happiest at the beach, catching up with friends and soaking up the sunshine. She has a family dog called Lenny and hopes to add another dog to the mix one day!
🍴Favourite food: Cookies and a really good salad.
👀 Fun fact: Elle has done a full lap of Australia and lived to tell the tale after nearly being taken out by a cassowary along the way!
✈️ Bucket list: Visiting Lapland at Christmas time to meet Santa.
🌟 Favourite regulation strategy: A warm shower in the dark with her ripple light to help wind down for the evening.
Part 4: What assessment tools are used? 🧰
Behind every FCA is a set of standardised tools. Each assessment is chosen based on the person, their goals and the reason for referral 🌟
That wraps up our FCA series! Missed a part? It’s all on our page.
On that note, we currently have immediate capacity for NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments.
If you or someone you support needs an FCA - we can help! Our experienced OT’s provide thorough, evidence based assessments to support your NDIS goals.
📩 Get in touch today to book in.
📞 08 6183 1763
📧info@evolvetherapyservices.com.au
💻 www.evolvetherapyservices.com.au
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Part 3: What is actually involved in an FCA? 📝
We will ask a range of purposeful questions about your everyday life, complete observations and carry out assessments - building towards an accurate, complete picture of your everyday functioning 👤
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Part 2: When do I need an FCA? 🤷♀️
Whether it’s for a NDIS application, plan re-assessment or your needs have changed and your plan is inadequate to meet those needs, here’s why a FCA may be recommended for you ➡️
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