TELEHEALTH OT

Personalised online occupational therapy by Tom Underhay

For participants aged 17 and over enrolled on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

accessible from anywhere in Australia.

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services

Online assessment and therapy supporting participants to achieve their goals conveniently from wherever they are, saving travel time and costs.

To enquire about a referral to the service: click here

SELECT THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS.

  • Tom utilises his telehealth experience to carry out thorough, participant-focused assessments of functional capacity in daily activities. He uses video demonstrations and digital assessments to ensure an assessment as thorough as in-person methods.

    • Assessments employed are in line with the NDIS's preferred standardised tools.

    • Reporting clearly identifies the level and type of support needed to improve the participant’s independence with activities of daily living.

    • Reporting focuses on six key functional domains vital to the NDIS's evaluation of capacity: communication, social interaction, learning, mobility, self-care, and self-management.

    To enquire about a functional capacity assessment referral to the service: click here

  • Effective capacity building in occupational therapy centres on nurturing the abilities of individuals to skillfully manage activities of daily living. Listening to the participant and understanding both their current situation and aspirations are key to achieving good outcomes. Tom is committed to delivering evidence-based therapy in a therapeutic environment that is safe, enjoyable and engaging.

    Therapeutic strategies may include:

    • Goal setting and time management

    • Teaching organisational, planning, and problem-solving techniques

    • Building social skills

    • Improving emotional regulation

    • Managing anxiety

    • Fostering greater independence in daily activities such as self-care and self-management

    • Improving hand function and motor skills

    • Acquiring and utilising low-cost and mid-cost assistive technology to increase independence

    • Supporting community participation

    • Encouraging ongoing self-improvement

    Tom is certified to deliver the Tailored Activity Program (TAP-Australia), which aims to improve the quality of life for those living with dementia. Prescribed activities are tailored to the participant's interests and abilities, along with reducing caregiver stress through education and stress management techniques.

    To enquire about a capacity building referral to the service: click here