Our Services
The services Wheatbelt Occupational Therapy offer aim to promote social–emotional learning; regulate overactive or under active sensory systems; and through collaboration with families and medical or educational professionals develop emotional supports, structure, and effective child-centred behaviour management systems.
Our Therapeutic Focus
In addition to our clients individual therapy goals, we strive to support children in the following areas:
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Improving communication between a child their family and significant others by developing the ability to express thoughts, feelings and beliefs more effectively,
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learning how to express deep emotions while controlling actions,
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developing the ability to make appropriate choices and decisions,
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developing self-control and self-responsibility,
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feeling in control of troubling situations,
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developing healthier self-esteem including positive self-talk and greater sense of self-worth, and
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increasing empathy for others.
How We Do This
Wheatbelt Occupational Therapy use a number of approaches when working with our clients. Each approach can be used on its own or as a part of a more comprehensive therapeutic plan.
We are passionate about the following approaches:
