Community and home-based therapy sessions support therapy outcomes
📌5 key takeaways Comfort and familiarity boost therapy outcomes: Evidence shows that clients learn and retain skills better when therapy is delivered in environments where they feel safe and relaxed—typically their home or community settings. Real-world practice supports skill generalisation: Practicing goals in the actual settings where they’ll be used (like a supermarket or workplace) […]
We love play based therapy for better therapy outcomes
📌5 key takeaways Play is a natural way children learn and growPlay allows children to explore, express emotions, develop creativity, and make sense of the world, making it a powerful foundation for therapy. Play-based therapy is evidence-based and goal-drivenAlthough it may look like simple play, it’s a structured, research-backed approach used by trained professionals to […]
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance in Autism
📌5 key takeaways Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a misunderstood neurotype within Autism Spectrum Disorder, characterised by a strong emotional response to demands, even enjoyable ones. PDA is not a standalone diagnosis but a subtype of Autism, often identified during Autism Assessments by experienced health professionals. Core characteristics of PDA include resisting routine demands, using […]
Supporting Children to Take the Lead in Therapy Sessions
Written by Joni Howell, Speech Pathologist & Superyou’s Clinical Manager of South, Peel and Great Southern So often as caregivers and therapists we look at what children can or can’t do and set goals that we believe are important to their development. As adults we can see what they need to be able to do […]
The Role of a Parent in Their Child’s Therapy Sessions
“Should I be involved in my child’s therapy sessions?” Entering a clinic or therapy space can be a daunting experience but it is important to remember that the role of the parent in their child’s therapy sessions is invaluable. Research shows that parent involvement and active participation is one of the most effective ways to […]
Promoting AAC use in young kids and teens
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Essentially, AAC refers to different ways of communicating other than using verbal speech! Learning to use AAC takes time and requires motivation from the user and their caregivers. Motivating kids and teens is not always an easy task, so in this blog, we’ll share some tips on promoting […]
What’s involved in Animal-Assisted Therapy?
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a special kind of therapy where amazing animals work alongside trained therapists to help people reach their goals. It’s like having a furry (or feathery, or even scaly!) friend cheering you on.