Autism Association of WA: Introduction to School Age Therapy

Direct Therapy Supports

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5 | Introduction to School Age Therapy

Initial assessment

As part of your service we work with you to complete a full initial assessment to identify your child’s strengths, needs and goals. An initial assessment consists of:

• 1-2 sessions direct with your family • 1:1 assessment tasks with your child • Observational visits completed in the community • Collaboration with key support people • Completion of a detailed Autism Matrix and Individual Service Plan

The initial assessment process takes around 6 hours. If you require a full Functional Assessment and Report as requested by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), this can take up to 10 hours. These may take place at one of our centres, in your home or at school, depending on the type of service you access with us. We also collaborate with key support people during the assessment process to get a detailed baseline and clear evaluation of your child’s needs and goals. Therapy sessions Our qualified Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Occupational Therapists can help your child through direct therapy sessions to increase their skills and independence and achieve their goals. Therapy sessions can be conducted in a range of settings including therapy centres, in your home, at school, or in the community and can support across a wide range of goal areas and skills including:

• Sensory processing • Self-care and everyday living skills • Mealtime management • Fine and gross motor skills • Accessing the school curriculum • Reading and writing • Communication and social skills • Emotional regulation • Building positive behaviour

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