Why Families Choose The Spark

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• Assessment and therapy are included within our service – there is no need to complete an assessment elsewhere before working with us.

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• Our holistic assessment approach that considers emotional regulation, sensory processing, development, motor skills, environmental demands and family context 

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• Parent partnership and coaching is built into our process.

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• Written feedback after each session with practical strategies to trial at home.

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• Collaboration with a child's team i.e with educators and other professionals (with consent)

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• Flexible service delivery tailored to your family's goals.

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• Our focus on meaningful and lasting change - building understanding, confidence and capacity rather than creating dependency on therapy.

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How Our 6-Session Foundation Block Works 

All new clients begin with a Foundation Block of up to 6 sessions. 

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Why six sessions?

This model allows us to develop a thorough understanding of your child, identify meaningful goals, complete any required assessments and begin intervention in a purposeful and collaborative way. 

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Am I locked into six sessions?

No! Some families require fewer sessions, while others choose to continue with further support after the foundation block.​

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What to Expect ​

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Our Holistic Assessment Approach 

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Many families initially seek a Sensory Profile assessment to better understand their child's sensory needs. While sensory processing differences are important, they are often only one part of understanding a child's overall development and everyday functioning.

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For this reason, we frequently provide a Regulation Report, which takes a broader look at the factors influencing a child's participation, wellbeing and success across daily life.

 

Our assessments explore:

• Sensory processing

• Emotional regulation

• Stress, anxiety and coping demands

• Participation in everyday activities

• Motor skills and coordination

• Handwriting and school participation

• Relationships and social connection

• Home and school environments

• Family priorities and goals​

 

This holistic approach helps identify the underlying factors contributing to challenges, resulting in more meaningful insights and practical recommendations.  Recommendations are individualised, strengths-based and designed to support your child's success at home, school and in the community.

 

Parent Involvement Is Essential 

Therapy sessions make up only a very small part of your child's week. 

Real change occurs when ideas and strategies become part of everyday life. 

 

For this reason: 

• Parents attend OT sessions with their child. 

• Therapists explain what they are doing and why throughout sessions. 

• Information is shared in a way that is respectful and sensitive when children are present. 

• Parent-only sessions are recommended when discussing more complex emotional regulation or behavioural concerns. 

• Families receive regular opportunities for shared problem-solving and coaching. 

 

Our goal is to build your confidence, knowledge and capacity so that strategies continue to be effective long after therapy sessions finish. 

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Value for Money: Purposeful Therapy That Creates Lasting Change 

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Our model is designed to maximise the value of every session. 

Rather than attending therapy indefinitely, we focus on: 

• Understanding the whole child 

• Setting meaningful goals 

• Building parent confidence and capability 

• Collaborating with the child's wider team 

• Providing practical strategies that can be used every day 

• Creating sustainable change beyond the therapy room 

By combining assessment, education, intervention and collaboration within one service, families receive a comprehensive and coordinated approach to support their child and family. ​​​​​​​​​​

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