How Occupational Therapy at MPower Supports People with Disabilities

Occupational Therapy (OT) plays a vital role in helping people with disabilities live more independently, participate in meaningful activities, and reach their personal goals. At MPower Physical Therapy in Penrith, our Occupational Therapists work with children, teens, and adults to develop skills, modify environments, and provide support strategies that improve everyday functioning.

Whether it’s dressing, cooking, handwriting, or navigating the community, OT helps individuals maximise their ability to live, learn, and work to their full potential.

What Does an Occupational Therapist Do?

Occupational Therapists are trained to assess and support individuals across all life stages who face challenges with their physical, cognitive, emotional, or sensory abilities. Our OTs provide:

• Functional capacity assessments

• Daily living skill development

• Assistive technology and home modifications

• Sensory integration and regulation strategies

• Environmental assessments

• Goal-based treatment planning

Who Can Benefit from OT?

Our team supports people with a wide range of disabilities and challenges, including:

✅ Children and Teens with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• ADHD

• Global developmental delay

• Sensory processing disorder

• Fine and gross motor difficulties

• Social and emotional regulation challenges

✅ Adults with:

• Intellectual disabilities

• Physical disabilities

• Stroke or brain injury

• Psychosocial conditions

• Degenerative neurological conditions (e.g., MS, Parkinson’s)

What OT at MPower Looks Like

1. Initial Assessment

   • We assess your current function, goals, strengths, and barriers.

   • This may include observation at home, school, or our clinic.

2. Goal Planning

3. Goals are set collaboratively and can focus on independence, social participation, or daily routines.

4. Therapy Sessions

5. 1:1 sessions tailored to client needs (e.g., developing motor skills, learning routines, or community access).

6. Can be clinic-based, home-based, or in the community.

7. Recommendations and Reports

8. Ongoing written documentation to support NDIS reviews and funding requests (e.g., AT applications or home mods).

   
   

Common OT Goals We Support

• Dressing, showering, grooming independently

• Improving handwriting, cutting, and drawing skills

• Increasing attention and task completion at school or home

• Managing sensory overload in busy environments

• Planning and preparing meals

• Accessing community activities safely and confidently

• Setting up a bedroom or bathroom to support physical needs

NDIS and Occupational Therapy at MPower

Our OTs are experienced in supporting NDIS participants across:

• Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living

• Capital Supports – Assistive Technology

• Home Modifications (in collaboration with builders and support teams)

We work closely with families, support coordinators, and other health providers to ensure that every aspect of a participant’s care is aligned with their goals and plan.

Case Example: Building Independence in a Teen with ASD

A 15-year-old participant came to us with challenges around daily routine, school participation, and sensory sensitivity. Through weekly sessions combining visual schedules, fine motor activities, and sensory regulation strategies, we helped him build independence with hygiene, focus better at school, and access his community confidently with reduced meltdowns.

Why Choose MPower for Occupational Therapy?

• NDIS-registered and experienced with complex needs

• Warm, personalised approach with real-life results

• Collaborative team including EPs, Physios, and Dietitians

• Flexible service delivery: in-clinic, in-home, or in the community

• Clear communication with families, carers, and support coordinators

Every person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Through practical support, creative strategies, and goal-based intervention, Occupational Therapy at MPower helps people with disabilities build the skills they need for a more independent and fulfilling life.

Let’s unlock your potential, together.