AE Occupational Therapy
Private and Independent Rehabilitation Provider of Occupational Therapy and Case Management Services
AE Occupational Therapy is here to assist people to regain their life roles following an injury or disability that has disrupted their life activities.
We provide community services with a particular interest in working with people with neurological or physical disabilities. AEOT is based in Newcastle NSW. We provide services throughout Newcastle, The Hunter, Central Coast. Services can also be provided throughout NSW & interstate if required. Availability will be advised for service provision.
Occupational therapy enables people to participate in activities they find meaningful. These activities include taking care of oneself (and others), working, volunteering, and participating in hobbies, interests and social events. Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession that involves ongoing assessments to understand what activities you can do (and those you want to do), any current limitations, your goals/motivations and also to offer advice/techniques about how to do something more easily and safely. (Occupational Therapy Australia).
About Allison
Allison has extensive experience in neurological & general rehabilitation for adults, as well as disability driving & vehicle assessments.
Allison graduated from the University of Queensland in 1990 and commenced work at the Hunter Rehabilitation Service Brain Injury Unit. She gained further neurological experience working in the UK in both acute and rehabilitation settings. On her return to Australia she continued working for the Hunter Brain Injury Unit and was involved in the development and set up of the transitional living unit. In 1997 she moved into private practise working in the private health sector in a variety of hospital settings in both orthopaedic, general and neurological rehabilitation as well as developing her own private practise. She has been working solely in her own private practise since 2000.
Over the years Allison has gained extensive experience working with clients with a wide range of diagnoses and impairments.
Her work in a variety of settings from acute and rehabilitation hospitals to outpatient and transitional settings has provided her with invaluable skills for the community based services she continues to provide.
Allison is committed to assisting clients establish their own goals and working towards achievement of the best possible meaningful outcomes. Allison has experience working with a variety of funding bodies, including iCare Lifetime Care schemes; NDIS; DVA; Workers and CTP insurers.
She has membership with Occupational Therapy Australia to ensure she maintains the highest possible professional standards and continuing professional development. She prides herself on collaboration and clear communication with all involved parties to assist her clients to achieve the best outcomes possible.
- AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist
- Transport for NSW registered Driver Trained Occupational Therapist
- iCare Approved Case Manager
- iCare Approved Care Needs Assessor
- Accredited FIM Assessor
- Completion of Home Modification Competencies: CPPACC4020A; CPPACC5016A
- Registered NDIS Provider
Driving is an integral part of the lives of a lot of adults. Allison is a registered Driver Trained OT and can provide the following:
- Potential to drive assessments – to assist to determine if you are ready to start the licencing process.
- Driving assessment for both new learner or experienced drivers.
- Assessment of appropriate driving modifications if you are functionally unable to use standard vehicle controls.
- Vehicle modifications assessment and recommendations for access; driving modifications or to travel as a passenger/driver from a wheelchair.
There are requirements for driving assessments including medical clearances; liaison with the licencing authority. We are able to provide further information and guidance through the assessment/retraining process.
Assistive Technology can help improve a person’s capacity to engage in and complete daily tasks. Assistive Technology assessments and recommendations can be provided for but not limited to bathroom aids; kitchen aids; mobility aids and scooters; beds; armchairs and seating; personal response alarms; wheelchairs.
Environmental assessment of the home can be completed to provide recommendations for minor or complex home modifications. Liaison with builders for any required site visits to provide quotes; provision of drawings and scope of works for quotes. Submission of reports for funding requests.
The assessment process focuses on what someone wants and needs to do; what they have done or are able to do and identification of any supports or barriers to the person’s well-being, capacity and participation in their daily activities. Goals can then be determined and a plan put in place to work toward those goals. Types of services provided:
- Activities of Daily Living assessments; retraining programs
- Cognitive assessment and retraining in a daily living context.
- Equipment assessment and prescription
- Environmental assessment of a home including minor and complex home modifications; falls prevention information.
- Care Needs Assessments with recommendations for required supports.
- Functional Assessments for NDIS planning.
- Provision of support worker protocols and training for care support services for activities of daily living.
- FIM assessments.
Approved Case Manager for iCare. Please enquire as to availability for case management service provision.