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Choosing the right occupational therapist is key to helping your family thrive. An occupational therapist acts as a bridge between current challenges and future independence. At Planet Ability in Warrandyte, every occupational therapist on our team provides neurodiversity-affirming support for children, teens, and young adults (ages 2 to 35). Most importantly, an occupational therapist does not try to change a person we adapt environments and builds practical strategies for e
Puberty is a chaotic, exciting, and confusing time for any young person. Hormones fluctuate, body awareness shifts, and physical development accelerates. But when a young person is neurodivergent, such as Autistic individuals or those with ADHD, puberty can bring unique sensory and behavioural challenges that catch families off guard. One topic that frequently comes up in Occupational Therapy, yet remains widely unspoken in public, is increased self-exploration and masturbati
At Planet Ability, we don't just talk about neurodiversity; we live it. Our team is led by clinicians with lived experience who understand the complexities of navigating a world that wasn't built for our brains. We’ve seen the shift toward neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapy (ND-affirming OT), and while the intention is wonderful, the implementation can sometimes miss the mark. Transitioning from a traditional "medical model": which often focuses on fixing deficits:
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