Resources for NDIS participants, providers and support coordinators
Karen Lim, Speech Pathologist Social media has become a significant part of teenagers’ lives, providing a platform for connection, sharing, and exploration. However, along with its benefits, social media also brings potential negative impacts on teenagers’ mental health and social skills. As speech pathologists and parents, understanding these impacts and implementing strategies to mitigate potential harms are crucial for supporting …
Aaron Puller, Speech Pathologist What is stuttering? Stuttering is a complex speech disorder of the fluency or rhythm of speech. While the exact cause of stuttering is still debated among researchers, contemporary theories suggest a combination of genetic, neurological, and environmental factors may play a role in its development. Stuttering usually starts between 2 and 6 years of age. Many …
Alisa Lingham, Speech Pathologist The word “neurodiversity” is used to describe the differences in how people may think and feel, based on how their brains function. Just like how we all have unique one-of-a-kind faces and fingerprints, as humans we also all have unique brains. No two brains are exactly alike – not even the brains of identical twins! Neurodiversity …
An NDIS Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) can help you access the NDIS scheme, apply for more funding, or review changes in your situation. You’ll work with an Occupational Therapist (OT) who will assess your needs to help the NDIS understand how they can best support you. Here’s what to expect during your assessment: 1. First Contact: The OT will review …
Carla Minnican, Occupational Therapist What is an Assistive Technology Assessment? Assistive technology encompasses all products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working and daily living for a person with disabilities. AT can be low-tech, high-tech, customised, or basic. An AT assessment is the process you undergo with one of our expert OTs to explore the best AT solutions for you. …
Carla Minnican, Occupational Therapist What is a Functional Capacity Assessment? Functional Capacity Assessments provide a comprehensive, holistic, and person-centred summary of the support you may require. They are conducted online by our expert telehealth occupational therapists and outline a variety of recommendations to improve independence and well-being. These may include recommendations to undergo further assessments, such as assistive technology assessments, …
Carla Minnican, Occupational Therapist What is a Supported Independent Living Assessment? Support Independent Living (or ‘SIL’) refers to the supports a person requires to live independently within their home. The aim of a SIL assessment is to determine your eligibility and document the level of assisted living you may require. These assessments may be completed alongside a functional capacity assessment …
Tegan Court, Occupational Therapist What is Sensory Processing? Essentially this term is used to refer to how our body interprets and processing information from around us. It is the way the brain received, organises and responds to particular pieces of sensory information. This is important so that we make informed judgements on how to respond next and improve our performance …
Alisa Lingham, Speech Pathologist Early Childhood Intervention is the name used to describe therapy services for children with developmental delay and/or disabilities who are aged between 0 and 7 years. What does therapy in Early Childhood Intervention look like? Therapy is based on what works best for you and your individual family. Therapists work together in partnership with you and …
Erica Tilley, Speech Pathologist Problems after a brain injury An acquired brain injury can be caused by stroke, degenerative neurological conditions or traumatic brain injury from a fall or car accident. People can experience a range of symptoms including: This article will be focussing on cognitive communication after a traumatic brain injury. But if your concern is about the other …
