Build brighter futures with our Allied Health Assistant Program
Our Allied Health Assistant (AHA) Programs are a creative and accessible solution for families seeking short-term Occupational Therapy (OT) support without the burden of long waitlists. This program is designed to help children build essential skills, support meaningful engagement, and empower families to confidently support their child’s development at home.
Under the direct supervision of an experienced Occupational Therapist, our Allied Health Assistants deliver tailored strategies and interventions that align with your child’s individual goals. This ensures high-quality care and expert guidance every step of the way.
Whether you’re waiting for ongoing OT services or need focused, short-term support, this program offers a practical and impactful way to help your child thrive while giving families the tools they need to foster growth and success at home.
Benefits of AHA Programs
- Access to therapy without long delays.
- Short-term, goal-oriented support for skill-building and engagement.
- Expertly guided care with oversight by a qualified Occupational Therapist.
- Education and empowerment for families to continue progress at home.
The AHA Programs Consist of Three Streams
1. Handwriting
The Handwriting Stream provides children with handwriting supports, including pencil grasp, drawing, writing, cutting, organisation of thoughts, confidence, and visual perceptual skills.
The Process
1
Initial Assessment by an Occupational Therapist
2
Allied Health Assistant training and comprehensive handover
3
Block of Allied Health Assistant sessions
4
Review (completed with OT and AHA)
5
If required Occupational Therapist develops the therapy plan for another block of sessions
6
Second block of Allied Health Assistant sessions
7
Final review session with Occupational Therapist
For more information about the cost of the above sessions, please get in touch with the clinic.
2. Activities of Daily Living
This stream focuses on supporting children and families with everyday tasks by working on focus areas that are priorities for the family. Activities may include creating and using visual schedules, building organizational skills, managing transitions, cooking, enhancing fine and gross motor skills, and integrating OT homework and sensory strategies into daily routines.
The Process
1
Goal setting with an Occupational Therapist
2
Occupational Therapist writes the therapy plan
3
Allied Health Assistant training and comprehensive handover
4
Block of Allied Health Assistant sessions
5
Review session with Occupational Therapist
3. Resource Creation
This involves an Allied Health Assistant creating personalised, tangible resources that can be used at home to support a child’s regulation and engagement in daily tasks. Examples of resources include social stories and visual schedules.
The Process
1
Consultation with an Occupational Therapist
2
Allied Health Assitant creates the resource
For more information about the cost of the above sessions, please get in touch with the clinic.
Cost varies depending on complexity of the resource required.
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