Forbes Care Occupational Therapy provides participants with autism and neuro-affirming challenges with occupational therapy services, funded through the government NDIS Program. Our therapy involves supporting autistic individuals in building on their goals and skills, which can vary significantly from one participant to the next. Our aim is to help our participants develop and enhance practical everyday skills, self-regulation strategies, confidence, and active engagement across daily environments
NDIS participants • Plan-managed • Self-managed • Support Coordinators welcome
No therapy task is too big or too small; we tailor our work to participants' needs, supporting them on their personal journey at a comfortable pace.
At Forbes Care, our Autism Occupational Therapy is designed to assist participants in improving their functional skills. We don’t believe in behaviour suppression; our goal is to improve participants' quality of life.
At Forbes Care, our autism occupational therapy is delivered through NDIS Capacity Building supports and aligns with NDIA guidelines
Our Occupational Therapists complete functional assessments for autistic NDIS participants to support funding decisions, goal development, and plan reviews.
We provide autism occupational therapy services across South East Queensland, specifically the Sunshine Coast, Gympie, Caboolture, North Brisbane, Moreton Bay and surrounding areas.
Yes. Autism OT can be funded through the government NDIS program.
Yes we do. We always ensure to complete FCA reports for autistic NDIS participants.
Yes. Supports are individualised throughout the lifespan, and our OT can be adjusted to suit participants of any age.
Yes. Occupational therapy often complements other supports and can work alongside existing therapies, such as speech therapy, psychology, physiotherapy, and educational supports.
Services can be provided wherever necessary for the participants' needs. Whether it be at home, in school, in workplaces, or in the community, depending on the participant's goals.
Session frequency is tailored to the individual and what is set in their NDIS plan. This may range from short term assistance to regular ongoing support.
Yes. As a registered NDIS provider we support clients who are Agency managed, plan managed and self managed.
Our friendly admin team will confirm eligibility, discuss referral pathways, and guide you through the next steps to help the participant live the most fulfilling life possible.
To book an appointment with an occupational therapist, please call 07 5220 8909 or submit a referral form below.
General Practitioners can send referrals to:
Email: hello@forbes.care
Fax: 07 5302 6482
Address: Shop 15/102 Burnett St, Buderim
Forbes Care and all those that dwell within, acknowledge the traditional Custodians of the land, the Gubbi Gubbi people, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Forbes Care welcomes all peoples who identify as LGBTQIA+, and those with other diverse genders and sexualities.
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