What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy (OT) supports people of all ages to engage in activities that are meaningful to the individual and assist them to learn the necessary skills to their everyday tasks and activities.

Occupational therapists work with individuals to build skills, improve independence, and adapt environments so daily life feels more manageable and enjoyable.

Who do we help?

We help children as young as 3 years old up to young adults who may present with challenges in any of these areas:

~ Self-care skills e.g. dressing, undressing, toileting, eating meals, showering, sleep, brushing teeth

~ Fine motor skills e.g. handwriting, cutting, cutlery, threading beads, tying shoelaces, doing up buttons

~ Gross motor skills e.g. walking, running, skipping, kicking a ball, throwing and catching, riding a bike

~ Play and social skills

~ Sensory processing e.g. being sensitive (avoiding) or being under responsive (seeking) to noise, smell, light, taste, touch and/ or movement

~ Emotional regulation and positive behaviour

~ Skills required for school participation e.g. attention, concentration, homework

Our Services

What we do at Wave & Wonder?

At Wave & Wonder Therapy, our Occupational Therapists support individuals to maximise their participation in everyday activities, enhancing their health, wellbeing, and independence. Our support is wide-ranging and always tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.

We:

~ Evaluate each person’s strengths and areas for further development

~ Complete comprehensive clinical assessments

~ Use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support skill development

~ Educate and support families, caregivers, and educators

~ Provide advice on environmental modifications and adapting tasks to support success

Services

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Assessments

Assessments are completed by gathering information from detailed clinical observations, standardised tests, and information gathered from the individual, their family, or caregivers. This thorough process helps us identify each individual’s unique strengths, areas in need of support, allowing us to develop a customised therapy plan that enhances growth and independence

Individual therapy

Therapy sessions located within the clinic, home, education or community setting with the individual. These sessions are planned and tailored to meet individual specific needs and goals.

Telehealth therapy is also an option for those individuals who are from a distance or have a preference for this service.

Education and Support

Education and training is a major component of our therapy support and can be completed with caregivers, educators or the wider care team. We aim to empower those supporting the individual with the knowledge and skills to further assist with skill development through a collaborative approach.

Reports

Our reports summarise the person’s current abilities and give clear recommendations for future therapy, specific interventions, and supports to help them become more independent and reach their goals. They can be used as evidence for diagnosis, applying for the NDIS, meetings, and plan reviews.

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