Occupational Therapy support for people studying at university, TAFE or in other learning environments.
We can identify barriers affecting study, participation and independence, then recommend practical strategies, supports and equipment aligned with your goals.
There are many skills involved in attending university or TAFE. This could include social skills, transportation skills, time management, stress management, concentration and more.
Our Occupational Therapists can assess and identify barriers that may affect your ability to participate in education. Where barriers are identified, we can support you through skill development, equipment prescriptions, home modifications or recommendations for other services such as Physiotherapy.
Our Occupational Therapists provide mobile support throughout South East Melbourne, helping people access learning, community and everyday living goals in the environments where those goals matter most.
Our Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists can assist people to access the community in various ways.
Depending on your goal and current skill level, support may involve skill development, such as understanding how to catch public transport, equipment prescriptions, such as a wheelchair, home modifications, such as ramps, or recommendations for other services such as Psychology.
Our Occupational Therapists can complete assessments to identify barriers you may experience when studying at home or in the community.
From the assessment findings, the therapist can develop strategies to optimise study habits and the study environment. This may include equipment prescriptions, home modifications or recommendations for other services such as Psychology.
Each plan is individualised according to your skills, barriers and goals.
Our Occupational Therapists will consider fatigue, how it impacts studying and the possible contributors to fatigue.
By understanding what is affecting energy and participation, the Occupational Therapist can determine practical ways to support your study goals. Strategies may include pacing, prioritising, assistive technology and routine changes.
Helpful equipment or technology cannot be determined until the Occupational Therapist understands your goals and completes assessments to identify potential facilitators and barriers.
Depending on your individual needs, useful equipment or technology may include a laptop or tablet for communication or remote-learning purposes, sensory items, tools that reduce environmental distractions, mobility aids and other practical supports.
Our Occupational Therapists can complete an assessment to identify whether a support worker may assist you to attend university or TAFE.
The assessment may include formal assessment, functional assessment and trials. Where this support is considered beneficial, the Occupational Therapist can prepare a functional report or supporting letter.
Speak with Total Health Choice about Occupational Therapy support, assessments and practical strategies tailored to your learning goals.
