Occupational Therapists can assess a child and provide recommendations and interventions to enhance their development and learning and independence.
As Paediatric OT’s we work with children with a wide range of diagnoses and challenges. We also work with children who are experiencing difficulties who may not have a specific diagnosis and those who just require some additional support in some key life skills.
THE VIVA KIDS – OT APPROACH.
We understand that navigating life with children is a very worthwhile but also a huge task.
Where to start?
When you discover that your child has specific needs or may need some extra help in their development of childhood and life skills – it is like going on a new journey that your family has not experienced before.
ASSESSMENT
Where are we right now?
Viva Kids offers the latest Assessment tools to ensure a comprehensive view of your child. This will help to identify their strengths and areas where they need extra support.
SETTING GOALS
Where do we want to go?
(what do we want to be able to achieve / become)
It is important to have a clear plan to be able to move forward towards your goals.
THERAPY
Moving forward on the journey together.
A variety of dynamic and effective therapy interventions are offered.
These are customised to meet your child’s needs.
Where are we starting this journey? This is like the launch pad/ or starting place on a GPS.
In the Assessment Phase it is important to have a clear launching place. At Viva Kids O.T.- we offer comprehensive assessments in the areas of Gross Motor and Fine Motor Skills, Visual perceptual skills, Sensory processing(identifying the sensory preferences of your child) and how all of these factors impact on their behaviour, attention,self regulation, learning and participation in daily tasks. By clearly identifying your child’s strengths and areas where they need extra support – this is a vital place to start.
ASSESSMENT
Assessments explore underlying and related issues that may impact in the presenting condition. The information we gain during the Assessment allows us to develop a complete therapy and support program. Our therapists collaborate closely with parents to determine concerns and priorities to be addressed. We can liaise with your teachers or other health services if required.
Where do we want to go? This is like having a road map
It is important to have a clear plan and direction to follow. VivaKids Occupational Therapist’s will work in collaboration with each family to work out which areas you would like to prioritise for therapy in order to progress towards your goals.
SETTING GOALS
Throughout the Assessment process the Occupational Therapist will have gathered a huge amount of information about your child which will help them plan and implement some really effective therapy sessions to support your child to progress at home, school and in life.
Written reports are then provided -for a comprehensive understanding of your child’s strengths and difficulties. This information can be helpful for your family and also for other relevant heath, education and medical professionals as we work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for your child.
Taking the journey together. Following a customised therapy plan helps your child to be able to move towards goals that are meaningful and relevant. Building skills, capacity and resilience along the way. Here we go.
THERAPY
We offer a variety of effective therapy options that are based on the latest research and designed to meet your child’s unique needs. Viva Kid OT’s combine therapeutic techniques with a functional play-based approach to therapy, to ensure the goals most important for your child are successfully achieved.
At Viva Kids O.T. our sensory motor therapy rooms have been designed to support your childs development through the program, while building their skills and confidence.
Your child’s therapy program may include home program activities to practice at home.