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For many neurodivergent teens and young adults, the traditional "clinical" environment can feel like a barrier. The bright fluorescent lights, the small, windowless rooms, and the pressure of sitting face-to-face across a desk can send the nervous system into high alert. At Planet Ability, we know that when the environment doesn't fit the person, everything else becomes infinitely harder to navigate. That’s why we’ve built something different. Based on a beautiful 2.5-acre na

When families or participants first look into Planet Ability, one of the most common questions we get is: "Why such a broad age range? How can an occupational therapy clinic support both a 2-year-old toddler and a 35-year-old adult?" It is a great question. Traditional therapy spaces often separate people into strict categories—you’re either a paediatric clinic focused entirely on play, or an adult clinic that skips the lighthearted play side of OT. At Planet Ability, we don

If you’ve visited Planet Ability, you’ve likely seen one of our hardest-working team members. They have four legs, wet noses, and an incredible knack for helping people feel completely understood. Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is far more than just having a friendly dog in the clinic room; it is a powerful, evidence-based modality. When integrated into occupational therapy, a trained therapy dog acts as a co-therapist, helping clients reach their goals in ways humans sometime