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Neurodiverse Therapies

We are a neurodiversity affirming practice. 

We affirm and celebrate your uniqueness, values, and strengths.

Our practice is grounded in our core values of freedom, function and empowerment.

Our philosophy is captured by our practice motto “neurodiversity is your superpower”. 

Our mission is to empower you to feel and function at your best every day. 

Our Gold Coast based therapists currently offer face-to-face clinic and telehealth assessment and interventions to improve your health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

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Our Address

Broadwater Surgery
3/30 Brisbane Road
Labrador QLD 4215

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Opening Hours

Occupational Therapy: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm; Wednesday 10:00am – 4:00pm; and Saturday 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Physiotherapy: Saturday 7:30am – 1:00pm
Monday, Friday and Sunday Closed

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Our therapy services are designed and tailored to suit your unique values, preferences, and needs.

Neurodiversity Affirming Occupational Therapy assessment & intervention

Neurodiverse Therapies offers effective, evidence-informed, short-term and tailored support for neurodivergent individuals; including those who have not benefitted from traditional ‘one size fits all’, deficit and impairment focused therapies, which are based on outdated evidence and practices.

Neurodiverse Therapies’ occupational therapy approach is neurodiversity affirming because it affirms and celebrates your uniqueness; meets you where you are at and accepts you as you are; and encourages your input and collaboration at every step of your therapy journey. Our neurodiversity affirming occupational therapy approach is truly person-centred, goal-informed and values-based. Specifically, it involves a unique blend of coaching, psychoeducation, and explicit development of executive function skills to empower you to feel your best and function well every day.

Based on available evidence, specialist expertise and lived experience, Neurodiverse Therapies’ neurodiversity affirming occupational therapy approach has been designed for:

  • Neurodivergent adolescents, teens and adults with functional disability related to Autism and ADHD
  • Caregivers of neurodivergent children with functional disability related to Autism and ADHD
  • Adults with chronic or episodic Migraine-related disability
  • Partners of adults with chronic or episodic Migraine-related disability
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Physiotherapy assessment & intervention

Whether it’s prehabilitation, rehabilitation or pain management, evidence-informed Physiotherapy assessment and intervention can benefit you by improving your function and quality of life.

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Therapy across the lifespan

At Neurodiverse Therapies, we currently have capacity to provide Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services. Our current services include:

  • Neurodiversity affirming occupational therapy:
    • Assessment and intervention for adolescents, teenagers and adults with functional disability related to Autism and ADHD
    • Assessment and intervention for caregivers of children with functional disability related to Autism and ADHD
    • Assessment and intervention for adults with functional disability related to episodic and chronic migraine
    • Assessment and intervention for partners of adults with functional disability related to episodic and chronic migraine
  • Physiotherapy:
    • Assessment and intervention for teenagers, adults and older adults
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Telehealth Occupational Therapy

If deemed appropriate by the Occupational Therapist and with adequate digital literacy and devices, you can access Neurodiversity Affirming Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention through telehealth services (videoconferencing and phone call). This way you can spend less time and energy travelling to and from the clinic, and attend appointments from the comfort of your home.

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How can our services help you?

We are a team of highly skilled Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy specialists, who pride ourselves on treating each and every client with care, compassion, empathy, and attention to detail.

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What occupational therapy services do you provide?

We provide a range of clinic based and telehealth services including:

  • Neurodiversity Affirming Occupational therapy assessment – initial consult, functional assessment, needs assessment, neurodiversity screening, sensory processing screening
  • Neurodiversity Affirming Occupational therapy intervention – tailored to your preferences, values and needs; and involving a unique blend of coaching, psychoeducation, and explicit development of executive function skills

How can occupational therapy benefit me?

At Neurodiverse Therapies, based on available evidence, specialist expertise and lived experience; our Neurodiversity Affirming Occupational Therapy services have been specifically designed to support the following people:

  • Neurodivergent adolescents, teenagers and adults with functional disability related to Autism and ADHD 
  • Caregivers of neurodivergent children with functional disability related to Autism and ADHD 
  • Adults with chronic or episodic Migraine-related disability 
  • Partners of adults with chronic or episodic Migraine-related disability 

At Neurodiverse Therapies, our Neurodiversity Affirming Occupational Therapy services are based on 3 core values – freedom, function and empowerment; our practice philosophy motto of “neurodiversity is your superpower”; and our mission to empower people to feel and function at their best every day. Our services aim to:

  • Empower adolescents, teenagers and adults with Autism and ADHD to feel free to be themselves and function well in daily life, despite functional disability
  • Empower caregivers of children with Autism and ADHD to feel confident about how to support their children, despite functional disability
  • Empower adults with chronic or episodic Migraine to discover how to function well in daily life, despite functional disability
  • Empower partners of adults with chronic or episodic Migraine to feel confident about how to support their partners with Migraine, despite functional disability

At Neurodiverse Therapies, our Neurodiversity Affirming Occupational Therapy services specifically include:

  • INITIAL CONSULT (1.5 hours) – to establish a therapeutic relationship, understand your (and/or your child’s and/or partner’s) current needs and some of the barriers and enablers to functioning well, collaboratively develop a plan for occupational therapy services required, and to commence collaborative goal setting
  • FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT (60-minute sessions) – to understand your (and/or your child’s and/or partner’s) purpose, values, interests, strengths and difficulties so you can better understand yourself and what you need to feel free to be yourself and to function well in daily life (and/or your child’s and/or partner’s)
  • NEEDS ASSESSMENT (60-minute sessions) – to further explore barriers and enablers to functioning well, to identify habits and routines that are helping and hindering function, and to determine supports and changes needed to enable you to feel free to be yourself and to function well in daily life (and/or your child’s and/or partner’s)
  • NEURODIVERSITY SCREENING (60-minute sessions) – a guided process to identify neurodivergent traits, strengths and difficulties, to deepen your awareness and understanding if you suspect you (and/or your child) are Autistic and/or have ADHD
  • SENSORY PROCESSING SCREENING (60-minute sessions) – a guided process to identify sensory preferences, to deepen your awareness and understanding of your unique sensory profile and needs, and how this impacts your function in daily life
  • INTERVENTION (60-minute sessions) – tailored for your preferences and needs (and/or your child’s and/or partner’s) and involving a unique blend of coaching, psychoeducation, and explicit development of executive function skills

Our Occupational Therapists look forward to working with you so you can feel empowered to feel and function at your best every day!

What physiotherapy services do you provide?

We provide clinic based Physiotherapy services including:

  • Clinic-based physiotherapy assessment
  • Clinic-based physiotherapy treatment, including prehabilitation, rehabilitation, pain and injury management, physical conditioning

How can physiotherapy improve my health?

Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is a healthcare profession that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of physical impairments, disabilities, and pain.

Our Physiotherapy services can help with a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Musculoskeletal injuries and disorders, such as sprains, strains, and fractures
  • Chronic pain conditions, such as arthritis or fibromyalgia
  • Neurological disorders, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation, such as joint replacements or spinal surgeries
  • Sports injuries or performance enhancement

Our Physiotherapy intervention uses a variety of techniques and interventions, such as exercise prescription, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and education, to help you improve your physical function, mobility, strength, and flexibility. The ultimate goal of Physiotherapy is to help you optimise your physical potential, achieve your goals, recover from injury and improve your overall quality of life.

Who can our services help with?

Our services are available to:

  • Adolescents
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • Caregivers of children

What areas does your Gold Coast clinic service?

Our clinic is located in Labrador, QLD on the Gold Coast.

We provide occcupational therapy and physiotherapy services to the Labrador, Southport, Biggera Waters, Runaway Bay, Bundall, Gaven, Burleigh Heads, Robina, Arundel, Gilberton, Surfers Paradise, Parkwood, Pacific Pines, Bonogin, Worongary, Palm Beach, Burleigh Waters, Broadbeach, Main Beach, Molendinar, Ashmore, Merrimac, Carrara, Coolangatta, Kirra, Helensvale, Norwell, Benowa, Paradise Point, Reedy Creek, Coombabah, Bilinga, Ormeau Hills, Maudsland, Tallai, Kingsholme, Hollywell, Coomera, Oxenford, Nerang, Broadbeach, Gilston, Neranwood, Varsity Lakes, Advancetown, Highland Park, Miami, Tugun, Elanora, Jacobs Well, Currumbin, Currumbin Valley, Clagiraba, Pimpama, Springbrook, Mudgeeraba, Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters, Austinville, The Spit, Luscombe, Hope Island, Sovereign Islands, Willow Vale, Tallebudgera, Mount Nathan, Studio Village, Guanaba, Alberton, Clear Island Waters, Numbinah Valley, Beechmont, and Ephraim Island areas.

Our telehealth services are available globally.

How can I find your clinic?

We’re located inside the Broadwater Surgery in Labrador, QLD.

Broadwater Surgery
3/30 Brisbane Road
Labrador QLD 4215
AUSTRALIA

Our clinic is easily accessed by car with on-street parking available and by public transport from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.