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Education and Skill Development

At Side by Side Therapy, we are committed to empowering children and their families through capacity building and skill development. We understand that each child is unique, with distinct needs and potentials. Our programmes are designed in an enriching environment that not only addresses immediate capacity building and skill development goals but also fosters lifelong learning and personal growth.

Our specialised programmes are carefully crafted to nurture essential life skills in children. We focus on key areas such as social interaction, where children learn to communicate and collaborate effectively with peers; emotional regulation, helping children manage their emotions constructively; and academic support, where we provide tools and techniques that aid in cognitive development and learning retention. Our team of experienced therapists employs evidence-based techniques, ensuring that each child makes meaningful progress tailored to their individual pace and style.

At Side by Side Therapy, we believe in empowering children and their families through targeted capacity building and skill development. Our approach is rooted in understanding each child's unique needs and creating an enriching environment that promotes lifelong learning and personal growth.

Our team employs evidence-based techniques, ensuring that each child makes meaningful progress tailored to their individual pace and style. Through the delivery of specialist services, we collaborate to help children and families achieve their capacity building and wellbeing goals. Our specialised programmes are carefully crafted to nurture essential life skills in children.

We focus on key areas to build capacity and increase skills in areas such as:

Enhancing Communication Skills

Facilitating Emotional Expression

Increasing Social Interaction Skills

Improving Cognitive Skills

Developing Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem

Increasing Overall Wellbeing

Managing Challenging Behaviours and Symptoms

Problem Solving for Daily Life

Assisting with Transitions

Building Independence

Through our comprehensive capacity building and skill development programmes, Side by Side aims to lay a solid foundation for children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them for a successful future.

At Side  by Side, we work with people, not labels. We are committed to being neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, working with each child and family as individuals, meeting them where they are, and having as much fun as possible at the same time.

Our Approach

Interactive Learning: At the core of our philosophy is the belief that children learn best through active participation. We use interactive and engaging methods that encourage children to learn through play and discovery. Our activities are designed to be fun yet educational, promoting capacity building and ensuring that children remain motivated and eager to learn. Our interactive learning methods involve a variety of activities that are both fun and educational, designed to stimulate curiosity and foster discovery. By integrating elements of play, we make learning an enjoyable experience that keeps children motivated and eager to explore new concepts.

Family Involvement: We believe that capacity building and therapy are a collaborative effort. By involving families in the learning process, we help create a supportive home environment that reinforces the skills learned during therapy sessions. We view our work as a partnership between the therapist, the child, and their family. Involving families in the learning process is crucial, as it creates a supportive home environment that reinforces the skills being developed during therapy sessions. We provide families with resources, strategies, and guidance to effectively support their child’s journey. We also actively engage with schools and other professionals as requested and appropriate.

Continuous Development: Capacity building and skill development is an ongoing process. We provide ongoing assessments and feedback to families, adapting our strategies as children grow and their needs evolve. We are also able to provide information to schools, other educational facilities and other professionals as requested and appropriate. Recognising that development is a continuous journey, we are committed to providing ongoing support and feedback to families. Our programmes are flexible, adapting to the evolving needs of each child as they grow. We conduct regular assessments to monitor progress and refine our approaches, ensuring that our interventions remain aligned with the child's developmental stage and personal goals.

Through our comprehensive capacity building and skill development programmes, Side by Side Therapy aims to lay a solid foundation for children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them for a successful future.

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We’re different…

As a therapy practice, Side by Side Therapy is unique.

We understand that attending therapy is hard for some people, and we will work hard to make you feel safe. Here are some of the things you can expect from working with the Side by Side team:

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We try to have as much fun as we can at work, and we encourage our clients to be open to enjoying therapy and celebrate the wins along the way.

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We practice integrative therapy, which is needs-based, so looks and feels different for everyone, and respects clients’ voices, pace, wants and needs.

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We focus on strengths, building our clients’ resilience, and collaboratively finding ways to meet unmet needs and teach lagging skills.

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We are able to work with multiple funding options, plan and self managed NDIS, Medicare, Open Arms Veteran Affairs, Child Protection, and some health funds.

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