Evidence tells us that time in nature assists children with attention and concentration, gross and fine motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, anxiety, problem-solving, social skills, and the list goes on.
It is intrinsically motivating – it is interesting and rewarding enough to make children want to participate without needing anything else. But, most importantly, it’s fun!
We offer small nature-based occupational group therapy with 2 or 3 children per therapist where the child is completely immersed in nature to help them reach their goals.
We aim to carry out a therapist-led activity each week. These range from making your own swing to crafts and fishing. With no playground equipment in sight and time for free play at the end, it’s a welcome change to daily regular therapy sessions.
One of the key elements of the approach is that the natural environment is a key contributor (or co-facilitator) in the therapeutic process and it is not simply indoor therapy taken outside.
Groups run most afternoons and we have locations in Rassmussen and Pallarenda to allow as many children as possible to participate.
Kymberley is the only Occupational Therapist in North Queensland that is certified in the ConTiGO approach.
You can be confident that all of our sessions are based on the latest evidence and follow a proven method.
