Some carers lack confidence in how to help their young person to do more for themselves around the home or to achieve their goals. Our Carer Education for Success Package is designed to show families how to achieve ‘quick wins’ where possible themselves, using the best evidence-based methods available.
| Carer Education Package | Purpose | Who’s involved | Investment | Mode |
| Session 1 | Discover 7 clinical areas of potential need. Carer ratings are generally reviewed 12 weekly to ensure progress is being made. | Carer | 1 hour interview with Allied Health Assistant 1 hour Occupational Therapy written summary | Telehealth (Zoom) |
| Session 2 | Learn to ‘think like a therapist’ and set achievable goals that are important to you. Learn how to make goals motivating to increase the chance of success. | Carer (if child <13 years) Carer for 30 minutes and young person for 30 minutes (if youth 13+) | 1 hour education session with Occupational Therapist 30 minutes follow up by OT. Draft goal(s) and handout provided. | Online questionnaire for young person aged 13+ to complete. Telehealth |
*Not required for families who plan to undertake Secret Agent Society, or ‘one-off’ clubs.
Therapy assistants are available to generalise skills learnt during clubs to the everyday environment.