Empowering Teens: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Adolescent Development

Occupational Therapy for Adolescents

Embracing Adolescent Occupational Therapy Adolescence is a transformative period marked by rapid physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. During this time, teens navigate the complexities of identity, relationships, and independence. For some, these challenges may present difficulties that can impact their overall development and well-being. This is where Adolescent Occupational Therapy plays a pivotal role in […]

NDIS and the new Functional Capacity Assessments for Kids

NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment

NDIS and the New Functional Capacity Assessments for Kids Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) play a crucial role in understanding and supporting the development of children, particularly within the framework of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia. These assessments offer valuable insights into a child’s abilities, helping to identify the support they need to […]

The Importance of Early Childhood Intervention: How Occupational Therapy Can Help

Early Childhood Intervention

What is NDIS Early Childhood Intervention Occupational Therapy? NDIS Early Childhood Intervention Occupational Therapy plays a vital role in supporting children who experience disabilities or developmental differences. This specialised therapy is designed to enhance a child’s ability to participate in essential activities such as self-care, play, and social interactions. Funded by the National Disability Insurance […]

Exploring the Wide Range of Occupational Therapy Services Available in Australia

Occupational Therapy Services in Australia

Understanding Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy (OT) is a vital component of Australia’s healthcare system, focusing on supporting individuals in engaging in meaningful activities that enhance their quality of life. OT adopts a holistic approach, recognising that each person is unique and that well-being is intricately tied to the ability to participate fully in everyday activities […]

How to Promote Parental Self-Care

Parenting a child with a disability can be uniquely challenging, as it incorporates common childcare difficulties as well as a plethora of additional responsibilities, anxieties and rewards1 2. It can ask for some extra resilience, perseverance and resourcefulness. Research displays that when a child is born with a disability many parents, like yourself, feel completely […]

What language do (Autistic) Australian adults (on the autism spectrum) prefer?

Recent models of Language use and Disability At Posity, we strive to keep abreast of current issues which may impact the families that we support. The Posity team have regular clinical training sessions, led by a senior lecturer at Monash University. These discussions include current topics, evidence to support our interventions, and recent journal articles. […]