Millmerran Outreach OT Clinic

When: 25-27 September 2024

Where: St Joseph’s School, Millmerran

“Expanding Horizons, Empowering Futures”

We are thrilled to announce Paediatric Potentials' fifth visit to Millmerran, set for the 25 to 27 September 2024. Thank you for the continued support of St Joseph's School, Millmerran, for providing their well-equipped school to operate our clinic from. This opportunity has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Principal, Mrs Michelle Sanders, and the Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools.

Our Approach to Occupational Therapy for Rural Communities

Our commitment to supporting the children of Millmerran brings us to the community each school holidays, offering intensive therapy sessions tailored to individual needs.

At our main clinic, we typically see children every fortnight to maintain regular contact, implementing strategies, monitoring progress, and making necessary adjustments to ensure progressive achievement of goals. However, we recognise the challenges faced by rural communities in accessing services readily. To address this, we offer children the opportunity to receive intensive therapy sessions during each school holiday, accompanied by a detailed Home Program or a School/Kindy Tip Sheet for implementation between visits. This approach is designed to minimise the gap in accessing face-to-face therapy services, ensuring children in rural areas receive consistent and effective support.

Over the three days, we provide 2-3 sessions per client, coupled with your choice of either a Home Program or School Tip Sheet (or both depending on the number of sessions booked). This approach is designed to extend our support beyond the clinic, helping each child to continue their development both at home and in their educational environment.

Understanding the critical need for consistent therapy intervention, we've tailored this unique service delivery model to bridge the gap between therapy access and the specific needs of each child in Millmerran. This new partnership with St Joseph's School represents a significant milestone in our mission to enhance the reach and availability of our services, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Comprehensive Core Services for Children

Our upcoming clinic will continue to focus on delivering our core services, tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. These services include:

  1. Intensive Individual Therapy Intervention: Tailored, one-on-one therapy sessions designed to meet specific developmental needs. All sessions are accompanied by either a Home Program or School/Kindy Tip Sheet, to provide OT-specific activities and strategies to support your child further at home or in their educational setting.

  2. OT Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations to identify strengths and areas for development, informing personalised intervention plans.

  3. ADOS Assessment: Specialised assessments for autism spectrum disorder, providing insights and guidance for families and caregivers.

  4. Functional Capacity Assessment: Evaluations aimed at understanding a child’s ability to perform everyday tasks, supporting goal setting and intervention planning.

Our Partnership with St Joseph’s School

Our collaboration with St Joseph's School represents a significant opportunity to utilise a welcoming and familiar environment for the children and families of Millmerran. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to supporting the local community and enhancing service delivery in a space conducive to learning and growth.

About Paediatric Potentials Occupational Therapy

Approaching a decade of dedication to Occupational Therapy, Paediatric Potentials is committed to providing exceptional care and support to children aged 0-25. By making high-quality therapy accessible, regardless of location, we strive to unlock every child’s potential and promote their development and wellbeing.

As we prepare for our upcoming visit, we invite families to join us in this exciting journey of growth and discovery. Spots for our services are limited, so we encourage early expressions of interest.

Together with the Millmerran community and our new partners at St Joseph's School, we look forward to making a positive impact and creating opportunities for development and connection.

Intensive Individual Therapy Intervention
(Recommended to book two or more sessions during an outreach clinic)
Therapy Intervention Cost
Therapy session – standard with Home Program
(45min therapy session; 60min clinical non-face-to-face)
What do I get?
  • 10min preparation time includes therapists spending time to review information that you have provied about your child, and preparing of resources and activities for your child's session.
  • 45min therapy session includes direct goal-focused intervention with child.
  • 60min of clinical non-face-to-face includes clinical session note taking & compilation of strategies as a home program.
Documentation you will receive:
  • Home Program: A personalised collection of activities and guidance designed to support your child's continued learning and development at home, detailed in a convenient PDF format.
    For a comprehensive description of a Home Program, please refer to the detailed explanation below.

How many sessions are recommended?
At our outreach clinics, we suggest each child attends 2-3 sessions. This is ideal to make the most of the limited time we have and to ensure the kids get a solid start with the therapy concepts and strategies. These sessions help in building a strong bond with therapy, which is crucial for the kids. It sets them up nicely for ongoing development during the term, following their home program. Plus, there's the added option of continuing support with our therapists through telehealth sessions on Microsoft Teams. This combination makes sure each child gets consistent, customised support, helping them to keep growing and learning. 		$364.00/session
Therapy session – standard with Tip Sheet
(30min therapy session; 15min parent discussion; 60min clinical non-face-to-face)
What do I get?
  • 10min preparation time includes therapists spending time to review information that you have provied about your child, and preparing of resources and activities for your child's session.
  • 45min therapy session includes direct goal-focused intervention with child.
  • 60min of clinical non-face-to-face includes clinical session note taking & completion of school/kindy tip sheet.
Documentation you will receive:
  • Tip Sheet: A customised document that outlines your child's strengths and challenges, offering strategies to enhance their educational experience and assist their new teacher in 2024 with the transition.
    For an in-depth understanding of a Tip Sheet, please see the thorough description provided below.

When is the Best Time to Schedule a Therapy Session with a Tip Sheet?
It's most effective to plan for a 'Therapist Session - Standard with Tip Sheet' during your child's 2nd or 3rd session with their therapist. This timing allows the therapist to have meaningful interaction and observation with your child, ensuring they gain a comprehensive understanding of your child's strengths and challenges. This period also includes the use of informal assessments, which contributes to creating a more accurate and tailored Tip Sheet, reflecting your child's unique needs and progress. 		$364.00/session

  • At our clinic, we understand that consistent support and practice are key to the successful development of your child. That's why, in addition to our intensive block therapy sessions, we offer a tailored Home Program designed to extend learning beyond our clinic walls.

    Our Home Program is a curated collection of activities and exercises, specifically chosen by your therapist to meet the unique needs and goals of your child. Each program comes with detailed instructions, making it easy for you to guide and support your child through each activity, right in the comfort of your own home.

    Creating Your Child's Personalised Program

    During each therapy session, held once every 12-14 weeks, our therapists dedicate their time to develop a Home Program that aligns with the progress and objectives of your child. This personalized approach ensures that your child continues to learn and develop, even between sessions.

    Convenient and Accessible

    The Home Program is delivered to you in a user-friendly PDF format, making it easily accessible wherever you are. It's a resource you can turn to repeatedly, ensuring continual support and guidance for your child.

    Delivery Timeline

    Please allow up to 14 days following your therapy session for the delivery of your child's Home Program. This timeframe ensures that each program is thoughtfully and carefully prepared to best support your child's ongoing development.

    Your Partner in Your Child's Development

    We are committed to being a part of your child's growth journey. With our Home Program, you have a valuable tool at your fingertips, empowering you to be an active participant in their learning and development.

    Join us in fostering the continuous growth and progress of your child, even outside our clinic. Together, we can make a lasting impact on their development.

  • Discover a personalised approach to your child's development with our 45-minute therapy sessions, complemented by a detailed 60-minute clinical non-face-to-face support. Each session is meticulously designed to offer:

    30 Minutes of Goal-Focused Therapy

    Direct intervention focusing on your child's specific needs, ensuring each minute contributes to their progress.

    15 Minutes of Parental Engagement

    A crucial segment dedicated to discussing your child’s experiences at school or kindy. This understanding forms the basis of a bespoke Tip Sheet, tailored to your child's transition needs.

    60 Minutes of Behind-the-Scenes Expertise

    Our therapists dedicate time for thorough session note-taking and crafting a customised School/Kindy Tip Sheet, ensuring all your child's achievements and needs are accurately captured.

    Transition Made Seamless with Custom Tip Sheets

    Smooth Transition Documentation

    Our Tip Sheets serve as pivotal transition documents for children advancing from kindy to school, between year levels, or from primary to secondary school.

    Collaborative Creation

    Our Tip Sheets are developed during sessions with you, fostering a truly collaborative approach. This process ensures that your valuable insights as a parent are integrated into the document. Together, we'll tailor these sheets to effectively support your child's transition, ensuring they address your child's specific needs and your expectations for their upcoming school year.

    Insightful Guidance for Educators

    Each document highlights your child’s strengths, challenges, goals, and strategies, providing a comprehensive guide for their new teacher in 2024.

    Continuity in Strategy Implementation

    The Tip Sheet outlines the most effective strategies currently in use, facilitating a smooth transition and consistent support as your child moves to their next grade.

    Stay Connected with Your Therapy Team

    Easy Access to Key Contacts

    We ensure you have all the necessary contact details for the therapy team at Paediatric Potentials OT, keeping the lines of communication open for ongoing support.

Occupational Therapy Assessments
(Supports can be claimed using NDIS funding or paid privately)
Formal Assessment Cost
Assessment with Summary Letter
(30min parent phone consult; 60-120min assessment; 135-180min clinical non-face-to-face)
What do I get?
Your choice of therapy session length:
  • 30min initial parent phone consult where the OT will gain an understanding of the areas for assessment with you &
    60min OT assessment includes administration of 1-2 standardised assessment tools, &
    135min of clinical non-face-to-face time for clinical session note taking, assessment scoring, assessment interpretation and writing of results into formal letter.
    • or
  • 30min initial parent phone consult where the OT will gain an understanding of the areas for assessment with you &
    120min OT assessment includes administration of 3-4 standardised assessment tools, &
    180min of clinical non-face-to-face time for clinical session note taking, assessment scoring, assessment interpretation and writing of results into formal letter.
Documentation you will receive:
  • Formal letter including summarised assessment scoring, results and clinical interpretation.
    •
$712.50 - $1,045
Assessment with Report and Strategies
(30min parent phone consult; 60-120min assessment; 195-330min clinical non-face-to-face)
What do I get?
Your choice of therapy session length:
  • 30min initial parent phone consult where the OT will gain an understanding of the areas for assessment with you &
    60min therapy session includes administration of 1-2 standardised assessment tools, &
    195min of clinical non-face-to-face time for clinical session note taking, assessment scoring, writing of results into report and collation of appropriate strategies.
    • or
  • 30min initial parent phone consult where the OT will gain an understanding of the areas for assessment with you &
    120min therapy session includes administration of 3-4 standardised assessment tools, &
    330min of clinical non-face-to-face time for clinical session note taking, assessment scoring, writing of results into report and collation of appropriate strategies.
Documentation you will receive:
  • Formal report including summarised assessment scoring, results, clinical interpretation and collation of appropriate strategies.
$902.50 - $1,520
Functional Capacity Assessment and Report
(90min therapy session with parent; 510min clinical non-face-to-face)
What do I get?
  • 90min therapy session includes administration of 3+ standardised assessment tools and detailed information gathering with parent
Documentation you will receive:
  • 510min of clinical non-face-to-face includes clinical session note taking, assessment scoring, assessment interpretation, writing of results into report and identification of relevant recommendations and supports.
Quote provided on request
Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale Assessment (ADOS) with Report
(30min parent only session; 90min therapy session; 510min clinical non-face-to-face)
What do I get?
  • 30min parent only session includes information gathering to aide in correct module administration for formal ADOS assessment.
  • 90min therapy session includes formal administration of the ADOS with the child, with only 1 other member present in the assessment room for the administration.
Documentation you will receive:
  • 510min of clinical non-face-to-face includes clinical session note taking, assessment coding, scoring and interpretation, and writing of results into report.
$1,950
Autism Diagnostic Interview with Report (ADI) *
(120min parent only session; 350min clinical non-face-to-face)
What do I get?
  • 120min parent only session includes formal administration of the ADI with parents. Child is not required to attend this session as it is a detailed interview.
Documentation you will receive:
  • 350min of clinical non-face-to-face includes clinical session note taking, assessment coding, scoring and interpretation, and writing of results into report.
 * can only be completed in conjunction with ADOS to aid in Autism diagnosis 		$1,950

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These prices are current as at 18 April 2024