At Positive Sullutions we are all about flexibility. We know a one size fits all framework rarely works for everyone and we are committed to providing our clients with a tailored service that meets their unique requirements and goals. We utilise a range of methodologies and frameworks to guide and tailor our work including but not limited to Positive Behaviour Support, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, play therapy, and Collaborative Problem Solving. At all times we use evidence from current research to guide our practice with families and individuals.
Psychological Assessments
Positive Sullutions offers a range of formal assessments. We complete assessments for a range of reasons including; assist in gaining a more comprehensive understanding of yourself or your child, understanding strengths and areas for development to assist in planning intervention or education and to gain access to funding or specialised school settings.
We provide the following assessments:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Global Developmental Delay
- Intellectual Disability
- Attention Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder
- Specific Learning Disorders (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia)
- Adaptive behaviour assessments (day to day living skills)
- Paediatric mental health
We tailor assessments to meet your needs. We can accommodate assessments for young children through to adults with a range of presentations including hearing impaired, language other than English, Speaking and non-speaking clientele.
Psychological Therapy Services
We offer individual and family sessions with a psychologist to assist in addressing issues that are of concern to you. This may include the development of resilience and coping skills, emotional or social insight, issues arising from life transitions, Understanding yourself and those around you, advocation skills, mental health concerns such as depression or anxiety or other concerns that you may be facing.
Parent and carer training
We can help you understand what is going on for the individual you are caring for and learn tailored strategies to address their needs. We can offer workshops for groups of people in an individuals network, helping everyone to work together to achieve the same goals.
Outreach services
To enhance outcomes and access for our clients we offer in home, school or other community based sessions (subject to school or service approval). These may be occasional or once off sessions, for example to conduct a home or school observation session to assist you in making and implementing strategies to address situations that are a concerning you, part of a supported transition to centre based services, a pre- agreed series of sessions for a targeted skill (e.g. addressing a phobia or implementing a functional skill that has been worked on in therapy in the community) or as a ongoing arrangement to support engagement and ensure therapy is as effective as possible.
Social skill development
We can work with individuals to help them improve their ability to relate to others, be aware of their and others emotional states, build problem solving skills, build self-awareness and self-help skills, build capacity to self-regulate.
Life skill development
We offer consultation around the development of life skills and assistance to develop these, including the development of individualised tools/resources and training for those supporting the individual.
Positive Behavioural Support
Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is an approach to behaviour change which is based on the belief that all behaviour is done for a reason and serves a purpose for the person displaying the behaviour. At any given point in time, we all display behaviours that get us what we need in the most effective manner available to us.
Drawing on a wide body of research, PBS uses a system of assessment and interventions to build on strengths, and develop opportunities for skill building to encourage positive behaviour and reduce the severity and frequency of concerning behaviours.
Functional behavioural Assessment
This is an assessment that is used to help work out why individuals are acting the way they are. It generally includes parent/carer interviews, observations of the individual in their environment (this may include school, home or in the community) and interactions with the individual themselves. Undergoing a thorough assessment of behaviour helps practitioners, families and networks put in place effective interventions that address the underlying problem.
Professional Development
Positive Sullutions can provide onsite or virtual workshops or seminars for your school, staff or organisation. Professional development sessions may include:
- Understanding Autism and the spectrum of presentations
- Understanding ADHD
- Understanding Anxiety
- Understanding Specific Learning Disorders
- Understanding Behaviour
- Autism and comorbidities
- School accommodations for neurodiversity
- Planning for success in Individual Learning Plans
- Writing reports for the NDIS
- Developing online safety skills in children
Positive Sullutions is also able to tailor a PD to your specific school, workplace or staff group needs. If you would like to arrange a PD please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.
Professional Supervision
Positive Sullutions can provide onsite or virtual supervision. We are knowledgeable in the areas of therapeutic approaches relating to disability (including autism and intellectual disability), developmental assessments, behaviour support and NDIS. As well as general supervision on a "as needed" basis, we can provide supervisions toward Educational and Developmental endorsement as either a primary or secondary supervisor.
If you would like to enquire or arrange a supervision session please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.
Group Programs
Positive sullutions run a range of group programs including:
- Social skill program
- Parenting program
- Anxiety group program
Programs are scheduled and run on demand at Lalor clinic and led by a psychologist. If you are interested in attending a group please get in touch via our contact us page.
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Health Notice
The health and safety of all clients is of upmost importance we offer both Telehealth and face to face services and follow strict health and safety procedures in clinic to help keep all clients, families and staff healthy.