Therapy at Home Programs for Kids by The Play Way

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Therapy that feels like play

Developed by OTs, speech therapists, psychologists and educators.

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NDIS DISCLAIMER

Therapy at Home is delivered via a digital health platform that is not currently recognised by the NDIS. Please do not attempt to claim Therapy at Home programs through your NDIS plan at this time.

Our Story

We offer therapy programs in the comfort of home

Therapy at Home was born out of a need for children to be able to access occupational therapy services during the pandemic.

Over time it’s grown into something so impactful that we’ve continued to develop a variety of programs that we deliver far and wide.

We understand that clinic-based therapy isn’t practical or accessible for all families, so we’re thrilled to offer skill development in a flexible and accessible way.

KEY BENEFITS OF THERAPY AT HOME PROGRAMS

What are the benefits?

Accessibility

Rural families, kids that can't attend traditional sessions, and those stuck on waitlists can access evidence-based therapy programs immediately. No travel, no scheduling conflicts, no waiting – just effective play-based tools + training delivered to your door when your family needs it most. This is particularly crucial for early intervention, where timing significantly impacts outcomes.

Environment

Self-paced programs designed for real families with busy lives. Learn and practice skills in the child's natural environment when it works best for them; during school holidays, weekends, or those precious moments when they are most engaged. Embedding learning directly into the family's natural environment and daily routines, ensures skills stick and become part of everyday life where they're actually needed.

Empowerment

Providing parents and caregivers with the same evidence-based tools, strategies and training that therapists use. This upskilling approach creates sustainable, long-term outcomes that continue well beyond the program, reducing future reliance on intensive therapy services, and building skills and connection within the family unit.

How it all works

It's therapy that feels like play

Therapy at Home programs are delivered via online video training and a toolbox of therapeutic resources that are delivered to your doorstep. This format allows children, their families, and their support teams to engage in skill-building practices wherever and whenever it suits them best. The video training is available on demand so families can revisit it at any time. We also offer telehealth consults with our OTs, speech therapists and allied health professionals. Developed by a team of committed therapists with many years of experience, our programs are practical, engaging, simple and effective.

Why play?

Our programs adopt a play-based approach because we believe play is the most impactful way for children to develop and integrate new skills. Play is sometimes seen as ‘just for fun’, rather than a vital therapeutic tool. This can stem from the idea that therapy should be structured and serious. However, the unstructured and joyful nature of play is precisely what makes it so effective. Play meets children where they are, in a way that feels natural to them, making it an incredibly powerful form of therapy. Play-based therapy is evidence backed and we hear real-world success stories from our community each and every day.

Our evidence-based approach

Our programs are created by a range of qualified paediatric professionals including OTs, speech pathologists, psychologists, educators, nutritionists and more. They pour their research, professional practice and experience into every single program.

In addition, our programs implement a range of evidence-based practices including:

Naturalistic intervention: We embed teaching opportunities into natural situations like everyday routines and activities, in the home environment.
Parent-implemented intervention: We provide clear video training and printed materials so parents and caregivers can deliver activities and strategies to support the development of new skills.
Prompting: Our programs' activities include a range of verbal, gestural, physical and visual prompts to help children build new skills, in a way that feels natural, positive and like a part of play.
Task analysis: Our programs break down tasks into manageable steps to help embed new skills and build confidence. We do this through visuals, written materials, providing hands-on tools and via clear video training.
Video modelling: We implement video modelling into all of our programs, through the provision of on-demand video training. Our facilitators are experts in their field, and we even use child presenters at times to help keep participants' engaged.
Visual supports: Our programs, tools and resources regularly utilise visual supports to aid with communication and comprehension. Through workbooks, posters, visual schedules, magnets and all kinds of creative applications we embed visual supports all throughout our therapies.

Source: Evidence Based Practices Report