Our Services
Just Apples Therapy Services offers occupational therapy for children and young people
“Occupational therapists often work with children and adolescents to help them achieve their daily occupations that may include self-care, school and play. By focussing on these key areas, OTs help children in developing confidence, self-esteem, social skills and general wellbeing.”
Occupational Therapy Australia, 2021
For more detailed information about Occupational Therapy visit http://aboutoccupationaltherapy.com.au/
We work with infants, children and young people who present with neurological conditions and difficulties, and those requiring rehabilitation. Explore:
Who We See
We provide clinical services to infants, children, and young people (0-17 years old), with disorders of the brain, nerves and muscles, including:
Cerebral palsy
Acquired brain injury including childhood stroke
Neuromuscular disorders
Neurometabolic disorders
Brain tumours
Neurogenetic disorders
Developmental delay
Children with complex undiagnosed neurological presentations
We also offer rehabilitation following childhood illnesses, accidents, injuries, surgery, or other major health episode.
What We Do
Just Apples Therapy Services will work with you and your child to identify your child's strengths, areas for development, goals and priorities for intervention. Our approach is personalised and may include:
Developing an understanding of your child's (and family) strengths and areas for support/ development
Working with you and your child to identify goals and plan interventions to support the development of your child’s skills
Providing advice, education and/or training to family members and other caregivers including childcare staff and teachers
Assessment, prescription, and customisation of assistive technology (including equipment and assistive devices)
Training and education in the use of assistive technology including equipment
Joint sessions with your child’s other health professionals
Providing reports, including occupational therapy reports for your initial NDIS planning meeting, progress reports as required by the NDIS, assistive technology applications
Providing services within a collaborative context; ensuring that we communicate as needed with all members of your child’s “team” which may include other health professionals, medical specialists, teachers and/or childcare workers
Where We Are
We are based in Preston and offer both clinic and community-based (mobile) services, as relevant to your child’s needs and/or where you live.
Our community-based services are guided by a radius of 30 minutes travel from Preston.
Funding
Families can pay fees privately for OT services or use funding that may be available for their child.
We are a registered NDIS Provider and provider for Better Start for Children with a Disability.
Services may be eligible for Medicare rebates (under a Chronic Diseases Management Plan arranged with your GP) or claimable on Extras cover on private health insurance (please contact your insurance provider for specific information relating to your insurance cover).