What should I expect when I bring my child for Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy supports clients to be independent in their daily functional tasks at home, in school and in their community. If your child or adolescent experiences difficulty with areas such as self care skills, learning, playing or socialising with peers they may benefit from attending Occupational Therapy. At Achieve Occupational Therapy we value and respect the uniqueness of each individual. We strive to provide an individualised and holistic approach to therapy.

Our Occupational Therapy process involves the following steps:

1. Initial Assessment - this will vary depending on the needs of the client and may be carried out over a few sessions.
2. Goal Setting - following the initial assessment treatment goals are set with the client and parents.
3. Therapy Programme - A programme of therapy is planned to meet the individual needs of the client. This will be carried out in the clinic or via video calls but may also include home programs and school visits depending on the individual needs of the client.
4. Ongoing Review - Ongoing review of goals is an essential part of the treatment process.
5. Discharge - When the clients goals have been achieved they will be discharged from therapy. Frequently clients may be discharged from treatment as they have met their goals and then may return for further therapy at a later date.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long do therapy sessions last?
Most sessions last 50 minutes. This may vary depending on the individual needs of the client.

How often will I or my child need to go to therapy?
Every client's treatment program is individualised. Following the initial assessment your therapist will recommend if therapy will be weekly, fortnightly or once a month. This may change during the treatment process depending on the client's goals and progress.

How long will I have to wait for an Occupational Therapy Treatment?
At Achieve Occupational Therapy we value been client centred, holistic and the uniqueness of each individual. Our wait times can vary based on the individual needs of the client and the availability of therapists. In order to provide the best quality service and avoid any delays in intervention, we require that you complete a questionnaire and return it to the service. We want to ensure that we can meet your or your child's needs at Achieve Occupational Therapy.

How long will I or my child be seen for Occupational Therapy Treatment?
This will vary depending on the needs of the client and will be decided following initial assessment and consultation with your therapist. Typically, we will see a client for a series of ten sessions. Our goal is to provide parents with knowledge and tools to support their children. If further intervention is required, it will be provided on a consultation model depending on the needs of the client.