Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists assess and treat the occupational and functional implications of health problems from a developmental and holistic perspective. They consider the needs of the person in the context of family, peers, educational setting and/or the workplace. An occupational therapist may assess the occupational, biomechanical, cognitive, sensory-motor, intra-personal and inter-personal functioning of a child, adolescent or adult. Occupational therapy is an evidence-based profession.
Assessment and intervention focuses on increasing participation in occupational roles, routines, and tasks required for family, school and work.
Assessments involve standardised, developmental and functional assessments, interviewing, and clinical observations. Interventions may include individual, family and/or group therapy.
Occupational therapists at Crisalida work with babies, children, adolescents, families and adults. Many of the occupational therapists at Crisalida are Registered Mental Health Providers with Medicare and with private health insurance funds.
Crisalida Occupational Therapy Services
Our experienced team of Occupational Therapists can provide:
Developmental assessment/intervention – fine and gross motor, sensory processing, handwriting
Autism Spectrum assessment/intervention, as part of a team assessment with a speech pathologist and/or psychologist
Functional assessments for children, adolescents and adults
School, university or workplace consultation/training as requested
Sensory-motor therapy and home/school programs to improve co-ordination skills and/or handwriting
Self-regulation education and training – emotional, attentional and behavioural regulation; stress management; relaxation training
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Counselling – a safe place to develop realistic goals, problem-solve strategies and improve confidence and self-mastery
Social skills groups for preschoolers, primary/secondary school children/adolescents and adults – see Group Therapy Services for more details
Training/education sessions and workshops for schools, other professionals, and/or parents
Professional supervision to other occupational therapists
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Private Health Insurance Funds may provide partial rebates. Medicare Rebates may be applicable if a Medical Practitioner (GP, Paediatrician or Psychiatrist) refers to Crisalida and relevant therapist – either a Mental Health Plan (individual and/or group therapy), Autism Plan or Enhanced Care Plan, as determined appropriate by you and referrer. Please book a double session with GP to enable time for paperwork to be completed.
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Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will incur a cancellation fee that is 100% of the appointment cost. For appointments on Mondays and Tuesday, notice of cancellation needs to be provided before 11am on the Friday prior. For more detail, please see our full cancellation policy here.