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TurnerTherapy offers Occupational Therapy services for paediatric, adolescent, and adult clients.

We offer private, NDIS, and Zoom sessions, providing tailored Occupational Therapy services to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

04/02/2026

🌟 Occupational Therapy Availability 🌟

Turner Therapy currently has limited availability for community-based occupational therapy supports.

👶🧒🧑‍🦱 Who we support

- Early intervention

- Children & teenagers

- Adults

🧠 Our approach

- Trauma-informed care

- Strong focus on autism & sensory processing

- Broad OT experience supporting regulation, independence, and everyday participation

📆 Current availability
✅ 1 after-school session available (fortnightly)
✅ Additional weekday morning sessions
✅ One early afternoon weekday session (fortnightly)
✅ Limited Saturday morning sessions (local Geelong clients)
✅ More availability for telehealth sessions

📍 Community-based OT only
We meet clients:

at home 🏡

at school (where appropriate) 🏫

in the community 🌳

📝 NDIS & reports

Comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments

Support with NDIS access & planning

💬 Free 30-minute phone consultation to discuss eligibility and next steps

🔗 Referrals made easy
Submit a referral via our website:
👉 https://www.turnertherapygeelong.com.au/blank-5

If you’re a parent, support coordinator, school, or service supporting someone who may benefit from OT, feel free to reach out or share this post.

19/11/2024

Anyone else? Just keep doing your best. You've got this 💜🩷

10/11/2024

🌹 Lest We Forget | 11th November 🌹

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom. On this Remembrance Day, we honour their courage and the enduring legacy of their service. At the 11th hour, we reflect in silence, united in gratitude.
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them."

09/11/2024

🌈 Easily Overlooked Autistic Traits 🌈

In our daily interactions, it’s easy to misinterpret some traits commonly found in autistic individuals. Here are some of those traits often overlooked or misunderstood:

💜Selective Mutism – It’s more than just being shy. Sometimes, communicating verbally can be challenging.

🩷 Special Interests – They’re not just “obsessions.” Special interests bring joy, focus, and a sense of accomplishment.

💚Comfort Items – Far from being “childish,” comfort items provide a sense of security and help regulate emotions.

💙Missing Social Cues – This isn’t rudeness. Interpreting social cues can be complex and may require extra effort.

🩵 Sensory Issues – Sounds, textures, lights, and even smells can feel overwhelming. It’s not overreacting; it’s a real sensory response.

🧡Executive Function Problems – Tasks that seem simple to others, like planning or organizing, can be incredibly challenging. It’s not laziness; it’s a struggle with executive function.

In occupational therapy, we aim to support autistic individuals by recognizing and accommodating these traits, helping them thrive in ways that work best for them. 💛💜🩷💚💙🩵🧡❤️

Let’s work towards understanding and inclusivity. If you or someone you know could benefit from OT support, reach out to us!

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29/10/2024

🌟𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐞-𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🌟

🟢𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩: Kids aged 6-15 with a focus on their NDIS goals.
🟢𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 6-week program per school term
🟢𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Saturdays/Sundays, 1.5 - 2 hours

🔷𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: To build age-appropriate skills, boost daily independence, and improve self-awareness. This program supports practical life skills, social-emotional growth, and is tailored to each child’s needs.

🔷𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞: By the end, kids will be more independent in daily tasks like tying shoelaces, reading bus timetables, and telling time. They’ll have stronger social skills, problem-solving abilities, and better emotional regulation. Parents will also gain valuable strategies to continue progress at home!

🔷𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQL2Wr4fJNMFL7ELr3lnBpBDqvjjrfQqd8gRclOrKNWuCc7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

24/10/2024

Stimming can look different for everyone, and that's okay! Whether it's humming, pacing, tapping, or spinning, this is a way for people - especially those with ADHD or ASD - to self-soothe and manage sensory input.

It's a reminder that there's no 'right' way to cope, just ways that work for each of us. 🌈

📸Mollys ADHD mayhem

21/10/2024

"If you have ADHD why are you so quiet?" 🤔

There are a lot of stereotypes and misconceptions around ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergencies that can lead to a person having their lived experience or diagnosis dismissed. 🚫 Here's an example from .

ADHD doesn’t always mean being hyper or talkative—some of us might be more introverted, deal with social anxiety, or feel overwhelmed in social situations. 🧠✨

Let’s remember that everyone's experience is different and that there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to neurodivergence.

18/10/2024

🚌🚆 Free Travel for Victorian Carers! 🚍🚋

If you're a carer in Victoria with a Victorian Carer Card (‘We Care’) or a Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card, you’re eligible for free travel on public transport across the state!

Make sure you have your carers myki and simply touch on and off as usual - you won’t be charged during this period! 🙌

Free travel includes:
✅ Melbourne's trains, trams, and buses
✅ Regional trains, coaches, and buses (including regional town buses and inter-town buses).

Take advantage of this opportunity to get around more easily while you continue your amazing work! 💙

17/10/2024

💙 💚 Stimming, like spinning, swaying, jumping, humming, or moving can help kids focus and feel joy. It doesn’t matter if it looks different; it’s important and useful. Redirecting harmless stims can reduce a child’s ability to learn. Instead of labeling stimming as “distracting,” teachers can help others understand that everyone learns differently. Let’s normalize this 💚💙

📸neurowild_

12/10/2024

💙 💚 National Carers Week | 13-19 October 2024 💚 💙

National Carers Week will run from Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 October 2024. It is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness for the 3 million Australians who provide care to a family member or friend.

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04/10/2024

Proprioception is the body's ability to sense where it is in space. It helps us know where our limbs are, how close we are to things, and how much effort to use when moving.

Some kids may struggle with this, affecting their coordination and body awareness.

For neurodiverse individuals, proprioception can be different or challenging, affecting their body awareness and movement.

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01/10/2024

🌿 Believe in yourself – you've got this! 🌿

📷 littlebitsof_hope

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Geelong, VIC

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https://www.turnertherapygeelong.com.au/, https://www.turnertherapygeelong.com.au/blank-5

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