What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy sessions are designed to focus on building capacity and learning to manage difficulties. Areas of focus may include functional difficulties (e.g. toileting, feeding, dressing etc.) emotional regulation, school participation, attention, motor planning, visual processing, and social interaction.
Our occupational therapists engage children in the occupation of play to develop essential, foundational skills for everyday function in a fun and motivating way. Once foundational abilities are in place, our therapists shift focus to teach necessary skills to allow the child to achieve success in other occupational areas, such as school, social interaction, community access and independence.
What is speech therapy?
Speech and language therapy is tailored within our developmental framework, utilising spaces that allow bodies to move. Pre-language skills, language development, play and interaction skills, pre-literacy and literacy skills, routine and scheduling, feeding, articulation, fluency, and alternative methods of communication such as AAC, PECS, or keyword signing may be explored. Language processing may also be targeted for older learners.
Our speech therapists work on more than just speech. We also work on language, augmentative alternative communication, social communication and literacy skills.
Do I need a referral to access services?
You do not need a formal referral to access services. If you are new to therapy, you may be required to complete an assessment before commencing regular therapy sessions. Book an initial meeting with one of our therapists to determine whether an assessment is necessary.
What does a speech or occupational therapy assessment involve?
Assessments at Red Frog for Families identify areas of strengths and difficulties to determine if therapy is appropriate for the child. Assessments are available for occupational therapy or speech and language therapy. Multidisciplinary assessments are also available.
Assessments include initial meeting, assessment sessions, report writing and outcome meeting.
The therapist will determine the number of hours during your initial meeting and advise you at that time.
Assessments are charged based upon the hours that are required and the complexity of report that is produced (summary vs comprehensive functional assessment). Please note that functional assessments (over 12 years old) typically take between 10 to 15 hours. Assessments for under 12 is generally 6 to 8 hours.