All Abilities Therapy & Support Services

All Abilities Therapy

Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy

Enhancing the quality of life for our clients & their families.

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology, Wheelchairs & Equipment Prescription

Supporting participation, independence and comfort

Every child deserves the opportunity to participate as independently, safely and comfortably as possible in everyday activities. Our Occupational Therapists provide comprehensive assistive technology and equipment assessments to identify equipment solutions that support your child’s unique needs across home, school and community environments.
 
We work with children and young people with a wide range of developmental, neurological, physical and medical conditions to recommend equipment that enhances function, promotes participation and supports long-term growth and development.

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology (AT) refers to any item, piece of equipment or product that helps a person perform activities more easily, safely or independently.

Assistive technology can range from simple everyday tools through to highly specialised mobility and seating equipment.

Examples include:

Mobility & Seating
  • Wheelchairs (manual and powered)
  • Specialised strollers
  • Postural support seating
  • Pressure care cushions
  • Positioning equipment
Daily Living Equipment
  • Adaptive cutlery and eating equipment
  • Dressing aids
  • Toileting equipment
  • Bathing and showering equipment
  • Grooming and hygiene supports
  • Safety equipment
Vehicle & Travel Supports
  • Adaptive car seats
  • Specialised harnesses
  • Vehicle positioning supports
  • Travel safety equipment

 

Our Occupational Therapist is a registered and trained MACA clinician, enabling assessment and prescription of specialised car seats and vehicle restraint systems for children with additional needs.

Wheelchair and Specialised Seating Assessments

For some children, mobility equipment is essential in enabling participation in daily life. A wheelchair or specialised stroller is not simply a transport device. It can significantly impact comfort, posture, health, access to learning, social engagement, energy levels and independence.

Our therapists conduct comprehensive assessments to determine:

  • Whether a wheelchair or specialised stroller is appropriate
  • The most suitable equipment options
  • Postural support requirements
  • Pressure care needs
  • Positioning and seating requirements
  • Environmental access considerations
  • Growth and future equipment needs
  • Transport and vehicle requirements
  • School and community accessibility needs

We consider how your child functions across all environments to ensure equipment supports meaningful participation, rather than just mobility.

We take the time to understand your child’s unique needs across home, school and community environments. Through clinical assessment and equipment trials, we evaluate factors such as posture, positioning, mobility, comfort, safety and daily function to identify the most appropriate solution. We then provide tailored recommendations, supplier liaison and comprehensive reports to support funding applications and the successful implementation of equipment.

When might my child benefit from equipment?

Equipment may be considered if your child:

  • Tires easily when walking or moving around the community
  • Has difficulty maintaining posture when seated
  • Experiences pain or discomfort during daily activities
  • Requires support to safely participate in school or community activities
  • Has challenges completing self-care tasks independently
  • Is outgrowing current equipment
  • Requires specialised transport or vehicle restraints
  • Has changing physical or functional needs
  • Current mobility and transfer supports are no longer sustainable
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