OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapy through a capacity-building model to support children in Early Childhood, Early Intervention.

 

Assessments: 

-Every new client receives an individualised assessment in order to understand strengths and needs and to identify areas for intervention and support. For children, this includes observations in the preschool/school and parent interview to discuss your concerns and identify areas where occupational therapy can support your child. You will receive a written report which can be provided to other professionals on request. 

 

Capacity-building supports: 

-Services provided are capacity-building supports through parent coaching. Through enhancing knowledge and skills, occupational therapy can support you to help your child develop independent skills. This, in turn, will help develop their abilities in areas such as emotional regulation and resilience, activities of daily living such as toileting, dressing and eating, abilities in following routines, sensory development. 

-Preschool and School consultations: observations, assessments and recommendations are provided to preschools and schools to support the capacity-building supports given to parents. By observing children in the settings where they play, learn and interact, we can help to determine specific areas of need and provide recommendations to the preschool or school 

 

Psychological services:

Emotional support, treatment and guidance for parents by registered psychologist Paul Dickinson. 

 

Paul is a Bowral local who works with parents to help them cope with the many challenges that come with parenting children. Paul has two decades of experience and can help you build your coping skills and offer hope, clarity and professional confidential guidance. Paul is a Medicare registered psychologist and his services can be accessed by GP referral (bulk billed) or through your NDIS funding. Private clients are also welcome. Please call 0413274467 or paul@pauldickinsonconsulting.con.au

 

Training:

We offer training to parents, health professionals, teachers and interest groups on a wide range of topics to support Early Childhood, Early Intervention. This includes:

-Childhood Development

-Autism Spectrum Disorders

Emotional regulation and resilience in young children 

-Sensory processing and sensory regulation

-Activities of daily living 

-Dyspraxia, gross motor and fine motor skill development 

 

 

Review:

-Annual NDIS assessments are available on request.

 

Funding

-We accept private, fee-paying clients and Medicare rebates are available

-We accept NDIS referrals from self-managed and third-party managed participants. 

 

We proudly support NDIS participants in order to build their capacity to live independent lives.