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'Outreach Therapy'
Therapy at Home, School, or Childcare
What is outreach therapy?
Outreach therapy, also known as mobile, in-home, or community-based therapy, refers to sessions that take place outside a typical clinical setting. Therapy appointments instead occur in a child's natural environment, such as their home, childcare, kinder, school, or local community space.
At Early Intervention Support Services, our passion lies in providing tailored support that deeply understands and addresses each child's unique needs and challenges within the familiar context of their daily lives. This commitment to personalised care is why we exclusively offer outreach allied health services, a choice that brings numerous benefits to children and their families.
What are the benefits of outreach therapy for children and families?
Comforting
Outreach therapy provides a more comforting experience for children and teenagers who may feel anxious about visiting new places. Conducting therapy in a familiar space, complete with personal comforts, can create a sense of security and ease.
Focus & Energy
Children can be less distracted in familiar settings compared to clinic rooms. Therapists bring tools and toys that can assist in directing attention where needed. Additionally, the flexibility to schedule appointments at school or home can allow for higher energy levels during therapy and reduce post-appointment fatigue.
Convenience
Having a therapist visit your home or your child's school offers a practical solution for many families juggling other therapy sessions, after-school commitments, sibling care, or work responsibilities. This eliminates the need to rush to appointments, battle traffic, or search for parking.
School-Friendly
Outreach Therapy is tailored to complement the school environment, allowing children to attend therapy sessions without leaving school. This approach minimises disruption to their education and keeps afternoons available for other activities, appointments, family time, or relaxation.
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Benefits from a
therapy perspective,
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Allows the Therapist to better understand the child's needs and challenges in the context of their daily life.
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Promotes the development of an individual plan, tailored with the relevant supports and interventions.
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Allows for families and educators to observe therapy in a non-clinic setting, using items or toys that the child already has access to.
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Can make implementing strategies or therapy at home easier for both caregiver and child.
Places where therapy can take place include:
Home
Kinder and Childcares
Schools & Community Spaces
Via Telehealth
