About US
Kids Abilities offers a range of comprehensive occupational therapy services in order to provide goal driven, family centred therapy in a fun and supportive environment. We see children aged between 12 months- 18 years and help children overcome difficulties with motor skills, self-care, sensory processing, emotional regulation, social skills, handwriting, attention span and sleep. Our goal is to build upon your child’s strengths to promote further independence in daily activities of life, thus empowering every child step by step. We take a holistic approach in evaluating your child to understand how occupational therapy can most positively impact their life. In conjunction with their caregivers, teachers and health practitioners, we will take part in connecting the dots and determining an intervention plan that can address the immediate as well as long term needs of every child.
Family Centered Programs
Each child’s strengths and difficulties are assessed, and we work closely with the client’s family and team to create a custom intervention plan. We emphasize family involvement with the therapy process and provide home programs, family coaching and training in specific strategies and consultations with the family and other providers / professionals working with the child.
Goal-Oriented Methods
Every intervention plan is individualized, based on the goals of each child. The tasks that are practised are those that the child and family has chosen as the goals for therapy.
Different Age Groups
Our programs are carefully tailored to suit different age groups. Here at Kids Abilities, our trained therapists offer a range of programs to kids aged 1-18 years.
Services
Kids Abilities is a family centred and evidence-based practice. Kids Abilities help children maximize their development of the skills needed to function independently in their daily activities. We help your child leap to new levels by addressing difficulties including complex considerations of self-regulation, sensory processing, motor planning and body awareness and of simpler concerns like colouring, writing and cutting. By strengthening underlying skills, including sensory processing, gross motor, fine motor and visual spatial / perceptual motor and eye hand coordination, we can impact on their competencies.
We provide service with a focus on the unique needs of each child and family. We are committed to helping children with a variety of challenges to develop everyday skills for a rewarding and meaningful life. consider the family as the experts in their child.
Initial Assessments
At Kids Abilities, we offer Initial Assessments in order to get a clear picture of child’s functional needs. We use combination of standardised and clinical observations to determine what areas your child might need further assistance with.
Functional Capacity Assessments
We provide comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) plus detailed report to identify and document funding needs for NDIS plans. Our FCA reports provide detailed information on the person’s functional capacity and any restrictions that they may experience in their daily tasks.
Individual Therapy Sessions
Following assessment of your child’s needs, therapy sessions of up to an hour’s duration may be recommended weekly / fortnightly. After an agreed number of sessions, your child will be reassessed after which further sessions can be considered according to the progress made.
Recommendations for Home and School
Parents will be given guidance on suitable activities to engage the child in at home between therapy sessions. The therapist can also make a one of school visit as required to advise teachers on any suitable adaptations to the environment or specific teaching strategies / activities the child would benefit from.
Telehealth Service
At Kids abilities we offer telehealth services too. Instead of missing an appointment or making the drive, schedule a Telehealth appointment! Your therapist can observe, interact with, and treat your child all from the convenience of your home by using WIFI and a smartphone or computer. Telehealth allows you to never miss an appointment due to sickness or other circumstances, provides an opportunity for other family members to participate and learn, and lets the therapist tailor treatment for at-home success.
Our Team
At Kids Abilities, we gather a team of trained and experienced occupational therapists. As leaders in our field, we are committed to constant development and professional growth and known for our high levels of friendly service.