Occupational Therapy
Supporting teenagers and young adults with disability to learn new ways to participate in daily life activities and build independence across a wide range of activities.
Specialist therapy supports for teenagers and young adults
Specialist therapies and supports for older children, teenagers and young adults (aged 10-25 years) with disability to build capacity and independence.
At Yooralla we provide specialist therapies and interventions for teenagers and young adults with disability as they move through major life transitions. We recognise the importance of therapy supports to build and maintain functional capacity and independence in young people.
Our therapy team takes a person-centred and family-centred approach to supporting young people. We will work together with you and your young person to deliver individually tailored therapy services.
Yooralla’s allied health specialists for teenagers and young people
Our allied health team includes qualified and experienced physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, communication and assistive technology consultants and behaviour support practitioners.
Our allied health specialists with work together with young people and their support network to deliver supports and strategies tailored to meet their individual goals. This may include working with parents, families, teachers, other health professionals and support workers.
Therapy for young people at Yooralla
Our goal is to support your young person’s independence, inclusion, learning and health within your home and in the community, including school and work. We can provide one-to- one support where and when it suits you, and resources and information. This may include:
- Individual therapies and therapy assessments.
- Assistance with equipment requirements and environment modification.
- Consultation on specialised technology for literacy, learning, communication, home control and play.
- Education and employment inclusion and transition support, such as into secondary school, further education or employment.
- Behaviour support to develop strategies that build on strengths and are based on developing positive relationships, communication and coping skills.
- Support to access community activities.
- Training, report writing, plan development and intervention for individuals, parents, teams and school staff.
Therapy supports for teenagers and young adults
What other supports can Yooralla provide to my young person?
In addition to Therapy services, we have a wide range of quality, flexible services. From Assistance with Daily Life, employment services, Support Coordination, or home and living options and social and community activities, we have a service to fit all ages and supports needs.
Interested in our Therapy services for teenagers and young adults?
If you would like to speak to us about how we can support you with our range of therapy services, please complete our online form and one of our friendly team members will assist with your enquiry.