Therapies for Autism | Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy and Exercise Physiology
Autism Therapy at Home for Children, Young People and Adults
At Active Ability, our skilled, NDIS-registered physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists and exercise physiologists provide high quality therapeutic supports to help people with autism reach their goals.
Our experienced team know therapy for autism needs to consider each person’s strengths, challenges, interests and circumstances. We focus on making therapy fun and engaging to help you get the most from it.
Our team can visit you in your preferred environment, whether that’s at home, school or a convenient local facility.
With Active Ability, you can start therapy for autism spectrum disorder right away and get great value from your NDIS funding – we do not have a waiting list.
Give us a call on (02) 8678 7874, check out our therapy insights or fill out our NDIS referral form below to arrange services.
Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder with Active Ability
Physiotherapy for Autism
Motor development problems are common in children with autism, although they are often missed at the time of diagnosis. Physiotherapists have extensive knowledge of body structure and function and are trained to diagnose and manage movement disorders that can affect people with ASD.
Paediatric physiotherapy for autism may include management of:
- developmental delays
- gross and fine motor skill development
- muscle tone issues (low muscle tone and/or spasticity)
- mobility, balance and coordination concerns
- poor posture or movement patterns
- difficulties keeping up with peers
- development of sports-specific skills
- pain and/or stiffness.
Active Ability’s experienced, NDIS registered physios will assess your or your child’s function and talk to you about your needs and goals. They will create a treatment plan to help you achieve those goals, making sure they are realistic and achievable.
Physios might also be involved in educating and training carers and prescribing assistive technologies (such as walking aids and wheelchairs) to support you to participate at home and in the community.
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Nutrition and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eating and food-related concerns are common in people with autism. Dietetic therapy for children and adults with ASD might involve advice and support to:
- assist with restrictive or fussy eating
- create positive mealtime routines
- manage food allergies and intolerances
- deal with barriers to eating or drinking
- manage nutritional or growth concerns
- create a dietary plan to promote weight gain or loss
- design a diet for better bowel and dental health
- read food labels and plan grocery shopping
- encourage participation in food prep and cooking
- eat for better mood and mental wellbeing
- build independence in choosing healthy options.
Our team of skilled NDIS dietitians are dedicated to supporting people with autism achieve better health and quality of life through improved nutrition. Dietetic therapy will start with an assessment of your needs, including any medical issues as well as eating behaviours. Next, we’ll tailor a plan to help you reach your goals, considering any personal and cultural requirements.
Active Ability’s dietitians have experience providing services to people living in both private and group home settings. We can offer client-centred education, staff training, menu planning and recipe development.
Occupational Therapy for Autism
Children and adults on the autism spectrum often experience difficulties with daily living activities, sensory processing, and social interaction. This can make it more challenging for them to take part in home and community life. Occupational therapy for autism helps individuals develop the skills, confidence, and strategies to become more independent and engage in activities that matter to them.
Active Ability’s experienced occupational therapists work closely with you, your child, and your support networks to assess needs, identify strengths, and set goals. Our occupational therapy and autism services focus on practical, individualised strategies to help you or your child:
- Develop or maintain self-care skills such as dressing, grooming, and feeding
- Improve fine and gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Support sensory processing differences to manage behaviour, attention, and emotional regulation
- Take part in study, work, and leisure activities
- Keep up with peers in school and community settings
- Establish routines and strategies to reduce anxiety and improve structure
- Promote functional independence at home and in the community
Occupational therapy for people with autism can include various interventions such as activity-based skill building, sensory integration strategies, changes to the environment, and graded exposure to new tasks or settings. We can also educate families and support staff so they can better support the individual with autism.
Active Ability’s occupational therapists have extensive experience working with children and adults on the autism spectrum. We tailor our approach to each individual’s abilities and goal. Our focus is on supporting you or your child to achieve what is important to you and enhance overall wellbeing.
Exercise Physiology for People with Autism
Regular physical activity is important for anyone wanting to stay healthy and have the best quality of life. If you’re on the autism spectrum,
exercise can also help with the symptoms. A well-designed program can help to:
- reduce repetitive, self-stimulating or aggressive behaviours
- manage hyperactivity
- improve concentration or motivation
- improve social and sports participation
- support development of motor control and coordination
- improve muscle strength, aerobic fitness and balance
- reduce symptoms of anxiety
- enhance general health and wellbeing.
At Active Ability, our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) focus on working with people who have neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism. Our talented AEPs can assess your needs and provide engaging, individualised exercise programs to help you or your child reach your goals.
We can also provide education, staff-training, advice and recommendations about physical activity.
Looking for ASD therapy
near you?
At Active Ability, we offer mobile allied health therapies for people with autism spectrum disorder throughout Sydney, Wollongong, the Central Coast and Canberra.
For more information about arranging a service agreement, contact us via our online enquiry form or call us on (02) 8678 7874 (Monday to Friday). One of our friendly team members will be happy to answer your questions.
If you’d like to get started straight away, please fill out our NDIS referral form below.
