Autism Occupational Therapy in Wagga Wagga & the Riverina

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At Wagga Occupational Therapy, we provide Occupational Therapy supports for children, adolescents and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across Wagga Wagga and the Riverina.

Our Occupational Therapists work with individuals and families to build skills, increase independence and support meaningful participation at home, school and within the community.

We understand every autistic person is different. Our approach is strengths-based, person-centred and tailored to each individual’s goals, interests and support needs.

We support participants funded through the NDIS, as well as private clients and families seeking Occupational Therapy support.

Occupational Therapy supports autistic individuals to participate more comfortably and successfully in everyday life.

Supports may focus on:

• Emotional regulation
• Sensory processing differences
• Daily living skills
• School participation
• Social participation
• Community access
• Independence skills
• Play skills
• Routine development
• Self-care activities
• Confidence building

Our goal is to support individuals to participate in activities that are meaningful to them.

Occupational Therapy can support autistic individuals to increase independence across everyday activities.

Supports may include:

• Personal care skills
• Meal preparation skills
• Organisation and routines
• Community access skills
• Household tasks
• Time management
• Independent living skills

Goals are tailored to the participant’s age, abilities and future aspirations.

We also offer Allied Health Assistant supports under Occupational Therapy guidance to help participants practice goals and build skills between therapy sessions.

Allied Health Assistants may assist with:

• Therapy programs
• Community participation
• Emotional regulation activities
• Independence building
• Social skill development
• Daily living activities
• Capacity building supports

This model provides additional opportunities for participants to practice and reinforce skills in real-world environments.

Our team supports:

✔ Self-managed participants
✔ Plan-managed participants

We can assist with:

• Occupational Therapy assessments
• Functional Capacity Assessments
• Therapy programs
• Capacity building supports
• Home and school strategies
• Reports and recommendations

We support children to build confidence and skills required for successful participation within educational settings.

Areas of support may include:

• School readiness skills
• Fine motor development
• Attention and engagement
• Emotional regulation at school
• Classroom participation
• Routines and transitions
• Social interaction skills

Therapy can occur at home, school, community settings or via telehealth.