OT Screener
The early years of a child's life are crucial, as this is a period of intensive brain development, especially in sensory, motor, cognitive, and emotional aspects.
Research shows that the developing brain is most receptive to learning new skills during this important period. A child's development is influenced by various factors, including genetics, relationships, exposure to new experiences, and environment, resulting in physical, cognitive, and emotional changes.
It's important to observe and monitor your child's development to ensure they reach their developmental milestones.
An occupational therapist (OT) can use an OT screener to observe your child at play, assess their fine and gross motor skills, and gather information about their emotional responses, executive functioning skills, sensory differences, and participation in everyday routines.
This helps ensure early intervention and reduces potential long-term difficulties that may affect their social relationships, independence, and confidence in learning activities.
Funding options for therapy
The following funding options are available for occupational therapy with Bloom Therapy Co.
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The NDIS was established to allow children and teenagers with developmental or participation difficulties access services such as occupational therapy. Children with any developmental difficulty or formal diagnosis are able to apply for NDIS-funded support. To find out if your child is eligible to receive occupational therapy with Bloom under the NDIS, please contact 1800 800 110 or visit www.ndis.gov.au.
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Medicare rebates require your General Practitioner to provide you with a specific care plan. There are three types of care plans we frequently accept at Bloom Therapy Co, These Include:
The Chronic and Complex Plan (previously Enhanced Primary Care Plan): 5 individual sessions per year.
Better Access to Mental Health / Focused Psychological Services: 6 Individual sessions, with an additional 4 individual sessions after a GP review (max 10 sessions per year). Additional 10 group sessions.
Helping Children with Autism Plan: 4 assessment sessions and 20 individual sessions within a child’s lifetime.
Please note that Medicare covered sessions are a rebate. The whole therapy session cost will not be rebated unless you have reached the Medicare Safety Net. For further information regarding eligibility, please speak with your general practitioner.
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Our Occupational Therapists are registered with their registration board, and have Medicare provider numbers. This means for eligible services, you may be able to claim on your private health funds, pending on your level of extras cover. Please contact your Private Health Insurer to confirm your level of cover.
Please contact our administrations team directly to find out the code which will match your appointment, so you can determine rebate levels prior to attending your appointment.