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 Assessment

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.

Assessment Areas

  • Gross motor skills
  • Fine motor skills
  • Handwriting
  • Self-care skills
  • Sensory Processing skills
  • Executive Functioning skills
  • Behaviour
  • Social skills
  • Life skills

What happens after Assessment?

Following assessment, a comprehensive report which includes standardised scores, a written narrative of the assessment findings and their impact on your child’s development will be compiled. The report will include recommendations that can be put into place at child’s natural settings (home, childcare, school) which will promote your child’s strengths and support them to develop their areas of need as well as recommendations for therapeutic intervention as required. The therapist will discuss the findings of the report with you and therapy goals will then be agreed.

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. By the methods of observation, standardised assessments, discussion with the client and their family and involving other stakeholders. We are able to provide a comprehensive overview of the client’s needs. Our reports also include recommendations to identify goal-oriented strategies overcome limitations in order to increase independence. A Functional Capacity Assessment or Evaluation can assist with ensuring participants have the right level of support and funding to achieve their goals and needs, so the participant can get more out of life today.

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.