Occupational therapy
Occupational Therapists support individuals and families to participate in the activities of their daily life. These activities may include self-care tasks, playing with others, fine motor and gross motor activities and engaging in school or work tasks. Occupational Therapists work with individuals to develop the skills needed to engage in functional activities, whilst also considering adaptation of tasks and the environment. They also support the understanding of an individuals sensory preferences and differences that impact upon the tasks they need to engage in.
Our Occupational Therapist's work with individuals, parents and others to develop a support program that best meets the individual’s goals in order to develop independence. The Occupational Therapist provides information, guidance and resources to assist the individual, parents and others to foster and promote the development of these skills and to help the individual participate meaningfully and independently in the activities of their daily life.
Key areas of support
- Understanding and managing sensory needs and preferences
- Development of fine and gross motor skills
- Development of self-care skills including toileting, dressing, sleeping, grooming and management of restricted eating
- Play and social interaction
- Emotional regulation
- Effective learning and organisational skills
Specialised Functional and Sensory Assessments
Aspect's Occupational Therapists also offer individualised assessments.
Sensory Assessments
Aspect OTs help individuals understand how their sensory differences affect daily life. We assess sensory processing preferences and challenges through a combination of observation, standardised assessment tools (e.g. Sensory Profile-2), and input from families, educators and health professionals, if required.
A sensory assessment and report will typically take 4-6 hours to complete.
The report provides information on the individual’s sensory differences and preferences, the impact of the individual’s sensory processing differences on their ability to engage in functional activities, and will offer support strategies and other recommendations.
The recommendations will help the individual and their support network create environments and routines that match sensory needs, making everyday activities more accessible and enjoyable.
Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)
An FCA evaluates how a person manages daily activities and their support needs, using tools such as Vineland-3 and other assessments where needed. Information is also gathered about how a participant functions and their need for support in their environment. This varies depending on their age and may include:
- Communication
- Social participation
- Self-care and self-management (dressing, toileting, showering, eating, shopping, cleaning, etc.)
- Learning and community participation (preschool, school, work, etc.)
- Mobility and motor skills
- Sensory differences
- Emotional regulation
- Behaviours of concern
The report details functional strengths, support needs, and recommendations aligned with NDIS ‘reasonable and necessary’ criteria. FCA’s typically take 10-12 hours to complete.
Please note: We do not provide FCA reports for Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) recommendations.
Where can I access therapy?
Our mobile therapists provide supports across NSW, ACT, VIC and SA, and our Teletherapy services grant access to therapy supports across Australia.
In conjunction with Aspect therapists, our Allied Health Assistants also provides face-to-face assistance in Deniliquin NSW, Hervey Bay and Maryborough QLD, and North West Tasmania.
Aspect is a registered NDIS service provider.
