Clarifying Roles, Scope, and Collaboration in Youth Disability Support In youth disability support, good outcomes don’t come from good intentions alone. They come from clarity of roles, scope, responsibility, and collaboration. Recently, two Occupational Therapists offered insights that strongly align with how we approach ethical, effective youth support. One through a public post, and another…
Keep readingOT goals don’t live in reports, they live in everyday life. Over the years, I’ve seen how powerful Occupational Therapy is in identifying the right goals for young people. I’ve also seen where things can break down. This occurs not because the goals are wrong. It happens because young people struggle to practice them consistently outside of…
Keep reading10 Practical Goals Young People Can Actually Achieve Setting NDIS goals for independence can feel overwhelming. This is especially true for young people who’ve experienced trauma. Those with disrupted care or systems that moved too fast also feel it strongly. The most effective goals are clear, practical, and meaningful.They build skills and confidence. Below are 10 NDIS goal ideas…
Keep readingStarting with a new provider can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve had mixed experiences before. So I wanted to share exactly how I support brand-new participants when they come on board with me. Here’s how I do it: Step 1: We slow it down No rushing, no pressure. I take time to understand the young person,…
Keep readingTask Analysis Theory to empower young individuals by transforming tasks into manageable steps, thus fostering independence. They implement deconstruction, chaining, fading support, and measure success through the Upgrade Ratio, focusing on self-led growth. The primary goal is to enable youth to build confidence and sovereignty in their abilities.
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NDIS Youth Mentoring & Support Work Liverpool Supporting Communities Australia 