Occupational Therapy
Meet our Occupational Therapist, Clara Tommasone
Clara Tommasone- Occupational Therapist
Available now: Fridays
Qualifications: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, National University of General; Equine-assisted Learning Facilitator (Equine Psychotherapy Institute)
Children ages 0- 14 yrs.
Clara is a popular occupational therapist with a gentle and warm approach, who combines assessment, therapy and treatment with nature and equine therapy activities. She supports children from 0-14 years old with diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia), intellectual difficulties, and degenerative and genetic conditions.
Clara believes the best way to improve a child’s life is by having solid teamwork where the family is included in the therapy and planning of treatment. She has also worked with adolescents and adults with different syndromes and diagnoses focusing rehabilitation, developing skills for daily life activities and inclusion in the community.
She is passionate about her work as an occupational therapist as it gives her the tools and experience on how to help others live their lives independently by looking for support in the client’s real context.
To book a session with Clara, please submit your info here, and our admin team will be in touch.
A typical session
What to expect…
1. Emotional and physical check-in
2. Mindfulness activities to engage the senses
3. Review session plan and safety agreements
4. Occupational Therapy activities
5. Reflection
6. Closing circle: integration
7. Handover to caregiver
What’s included
Based on your children’s needs, Clara may recommend:
- Assessments
- Reports
- School observations
- Home observations
- Telehealth (Zoom) meetings with your child’s support team
- Meetings with school staff
- Parent sessions
Children & Teens
Our number one priority is for you to feel safe and cared for.
Enquire for 2024 fee
Our session cost includes non-face-to-face time such as:
Researching your unique psychological or physical needs
Preparing and designing therapeutic games, psychoeducation, art therapy projects
Constantly updating our horses' training and management
Consulting on your goals during individual or group supervision
Communicating with stakeholders about your progress
Discussing your goals with our team
Setting up and packing down activities designed just for you
... and more!
