Our Services
Empowering Children Through Personalised, Creative, and Evidence-Based Care
At Kristie Ellis Occupational Therapy, we provide comprehensive, personalised care to children aged 18 months to 14 years, and their families. We believe in empowering children through creative and evidence-based approaches, building independence, and promoting overall well-being.
Comprehensive assessments
A detailed assessment of your child is required to help the therapist gain a clear understanding of their overall strengths and areas requiring support. Please discuss the assessment process with your therapist as it is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Tailored Therapy Plans and Intervention
Individualised therapy plans are customised to meet the specific needs of each child, using evidence-based practices to promote development and achieve therapeutic goals. Weekly one on one occupational therapy services are offered at our well equipped clinic in North Turramurra, Sydney. Periodic home and school visits are offered to compliment the clinic based therapy.
School Observations, Screeners, Classroom Support
With the aim to support positive learning outcomes, we conduct on-site school observations and screenings, providing practical strategies and recommendations to teachers. Our goal is to enhance the child’s learning environment and foster educational growth, working in collaboration with educators.
Parent Consultations
Offering parents guidance, support, and education, empowering them to actively participate in their child’s therapeutic journey.
Group Programs
We provide targeted groups to support your child’s development:
- Handwriting
- Play Skills
- School Readiness
These groups aim to help children practise skills in a social context, enhancing generalisation to real life situations. They are available as weekly sessions during the school term or as intensive programs during the school holidays.
Parent/Teacher Workshops
Designed to educate and equip both parents and teachers with strategies and knowledge to support children’s development both at home, in the community and in the classroom.
Clinical Supervision and Workshops:
We provide clinical supervision to occupational therapists, as well as education workshops to ensure the highest standards of professional practice and continuous growth.
Our process involves
Initial Phone Consultation:
- Parents engage with the Occupational Therapist (OT) to discuss the reason for the referral and the assessment process.
- Background information questionnaires are provided to gain insights into the child’s history and needs.
Assessment Session:
- Children participate in a 90-minute 1:1 session (which may be split if needed).
- A combination of standardised and non-standardised assessments, tasks, and play-based activities are used.
- Areas evaluated include physical abilities, sensory processing, emotional regulation, social skills, and cognition.
Parent Feedback:
- After the assessment, parents engage in a feedback session with the OT
- Results, treatment approaches, collaboratively developed goals, and intervention plans are discussed.
Assessment Report:
- The assessment report outlines findings, assessment scores, and recommendations.
- It serves as a vital communication tool for the multidisciplinary team supporting the child.
Fees
Our fees vary based on the depth of assessment and treatment strategies tailored to your child. For detailed information on our current fee structure, please reach out via our contact form.
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