POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT AND SPEECH PATHOLOGY
RESPONSE to COVID-19: Catalyst therapy has moved exclusively to providing services via Telehealth (Over the internet). We continue to liaise with our current participants to identify emerging needs. Our priority as a service is to provide services that assist participants to maintain connection and manage anxiety in this difficult time. We will increase our offering of group based programs to assist participants to access social interaction.
SUPPORTING BEHAVIOUR IN CHALLENGING TIMES
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CONNECTING PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES
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SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE
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Adult Literacy Groups
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We can support Adults of all abilities to develop and expand their literacy. To express interest please contact us at enquiry@catalysttherapy.com.au
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Adult / Teen Social Communication
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We can support online groups to support social communication in young adults and adults. To express interest please contact us at enquiry@catalysttherapy.com.au
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Activity Based Group Intervention
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We can provide activity based groups for adults with complex needs and emerging communication. Through the internet we work on communicating in everyday situations such as meal preparation.
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AAC Modelling Groups
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We plan to partner with therapy assistants to support AAC modelling opportunities over the internet. Key word sign, PODD, Proloquo2go, LAMP. To express interest please contact us at enquiry@catalysttherapy.com.au
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AAC Assessment Online
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We can continue to work with to identify AAC strategies and supports over the internet. To request and assessment please contact us at enquiry@catalysttherapy.com.au
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Supporting current therapists
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We know that therapists do a great job with families that they support. For participants with complex needs where we have expertise, we are able to provide consultation and support to assist find the best communication solutions.
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Behaviour Consultation
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We know that behaviour communicates unmet needs and in this current pandemic anticipate that for many participants challenging behaviour may be their best means of communication. We can provide behavioural consultation to assist you to navigate through this time.
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Kirsty Holcombe is a Speech Pathologist who has a passion for working in partnership with families, services and support network to help them to understand and respond to individual's challenging behaviours.
In her over 20 years experience working with people with a disability Kirsty has helped families and services create change for people with disabilities with complex and serious challenging behaviours. She believes in the strength of families and the need to work collaboratively in all areas of the person's life. Kirsty knows that everyone is able to communicate and has experience in providing Augmentative and Alternative Communication strategies for people with Complex Communication needs. Kirsty has work for government and non-government services in rural and remote Queensland and the Northern Territory and was Team Leader of an Evolve Behaviour Support Service. She is currently based in Brisbane but is keen to help people in regional and remote locations through internet based therapy. |
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Dominic van Brunschot is a Speech Pathologist who has extensive experience working with people with a disability and their families.
Dominic has worked in Early Intervention Disability settings, with adults with challenging behaviours and with children and young people. Dominic has an interest in working with children with autism and other social disabilities who are reluctant interactors and communicators. He also has a passion for working with teenagers and young adults to improve their social communication and understanding. |
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Wendy Webster is a Speech Pathologist who has a long history of assisting people with complex communication needs develop language through Augmentative and Alternative Communication methods (AAC).
Wendy has experience supporting individuals, their families and support networks in implementing AAC strategies including using PODD, speech generating devices, key word signing and other strategies. Wendy is available to take referrals in the Brisbane North region. |
Different approaches for different developmental stages.
AdultsInterventions that promote independence and increase quality of life for adults with a disability.
We work together with your support network to identify outcomes that will make a different. |
Teens and Young PeopleFamily centred interventions that help teens develop skills to connect with peers, solve problems, explore strengths and link with education.
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Early InterventionFamily centred support focusing on connection. Working with families to develop skills and parenting strategies.
Assessments to assist with diagnosis and future planning. |
