Our Services
At Advance Therapy SA, we offer a range of services, including occupational therapy, speech pathology, allied health assistance and mentoring. Discover more about our services below and see how we can support your journey to independence and well-being
Occupational Therapy
We provide fun and engaging therapy to help your child meet their developmental milestones as soon as possible. Our occupational therapist is passionate about working with people and are skilled to target various areas such as:
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Gross Motor Skills: Enhancing whole-body movement, including core stabilisation for everyday activities such as standing, walking, running, and sitting upright. This also includes hand-eye coordination for tasks like throwing, catching, and kicking.
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Fine Motor Skills: Improving hand and finger coordination for tasks like buttoning, using zips, writing, and tying shoelaces.​
Sensory Processing: Addressing how the brain processes sensory input, helping to manage sensitivities to stimuli like loud noises or light, and behaviors such as movement seeking and meltdowns
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Attention and Concentration: Supporting the ability to focus and maintain attention.​​
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Activities of Daily Living: Supporting self-care activities such as showering, eating, and dressing
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Household and Community Functioning: Assisting with tasks like budgeting and shopping
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Education and Work: Enabling effective participation in learning and work environments
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Adaptive Equipment: Prescribing and educating participants and carers on the use of adaptive equipment to assist with daily functioning
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Independence: Helping participants regain or enhance their daily lives after events such as hip replacement or stroke
Speech Pathology
Our speech pathologist works with a range of clients from adolescence to adulthood. We collaborate with and provide personalised sessions that address a range of areas including:
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Speech: Improving intelligibility and clarity in communication
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Expressive Language: Enhancing the use of words, sentences, gestures, and writing to effectively convey meaning
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Receptive Language: Strengthening the ability to understand spoken and written communication
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Utilising tools like iPads to support communication
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Literacy: Developing reading and writing skills
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Parent and Carer Education: Providing guidance to maximise learning outcomes for children
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Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia): Addressing challenges related to swallowing
Allied Health Assistance
Our trained and dedicated allied health assistants are here to support clients with a variety of daily tasks. Working alongside allied health professionals, they help extend the received by handling duties that require less advanced skills. This allows for more focused therapy while ensuring your needs are fully met. Allied health assistants can assist with tasks such as:
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Implementing therapy programs and tasks under professional guidance
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Supporting mobility and exercise routines
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Providing and assisting with activities to reach self-development goals
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Assisting with some personal care tasks
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Helping and guiding meal preparations
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Providing resources for therapy reminders and appointments
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Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities
Mentoring
Our mentors are dedicated to fostering skill development by building self-confidence, independence, and personal capacity. Rather than simply observing and advising on specific actions or behaviours, Advance Therapy SA's mentors encourage clients to think differently, explore new perspectives, and seize opportunities in their daily lives. Through their guidance, mentors help clients:
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Set and work towards personal goals
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Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Build confidence in social and community engagement
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Strengthen independence in daily activities
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Explore new interests and opportunities for growth