Child & Adolescent Service – Physiotherapy - Novita Children's ...

CHILD & ADOLESCENT SERVICEPHYSIOTHERAPY FACT SHEETNovita physiotherapists work with children, their families and people in their community tohelp children reach their full physical potential. This often includes the use of equipment sothey can more easily join in activities of life and pursue their personal goals.As a parent/carer of a child with a disability we see you as experts on your child’s individualneeds. As you and your child move through your time with the Child & Adolescent Service(CAS), you will continue to develop skills to assist you to recognise your child’s changingphysical and equipment needs as they arise and even to predict them before they becomeissues.HOW PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN CAS CAN HELPSome examples of how your physiotherapist can help you along your journey are:- Provide advice & information about your child’s condition- Assess & review changes in your child’s physical development- Provide individual exercise programs- Review your child’s mobility skills (how they move around)- Review leg splints/orthotics- Meet with you before and after Botox to develop goals and work towards reaching them- Provide & review Transfer & Positioning Care Plans- Provide and review equipment to meet your child’s ever-changing needs- Consider postural supports for your child such as specialised seating, night timepositioning and support garments- Refer your child to relevant clinics or other services e.g. hydrotherapy/ConnectABILITY- Support you in funding applications through organisations like Variety and AustralianLions Children’s Mobility Foundation (ALCMF)- Assist with Mobility Equipment (Refer to the CAS Mobility Equipment Fact Sheet)In addition to this we can refer & provide support at the following clinics:- Bike clinics- Walker clinics- Seating & wheelchair clinics- Powered mobility clinics- Orthotic appointments- Physical Rehabilitation clinics (for medical management)If you think one of these clinic might be appropriate for your child please see clinic factsheetsfor more details, including how to access clinics, via the Novita website.WHERE PHYSIOTHERAPISTS CAN PROVIDE SERVICES- Novita offices through CAS Physiotherapy Clinics (CAS offices or head office at RegencyPark)- Your child’s school- Home (where appropriate & necessary)- Your child’s Out of Hours School Care (OHSC) Program- Respite (where appropriate & necessary)Author: Coralee Sheldon, Service Area Manager, Child & Adolescent Service Page 1 of 2Date Created: 28/11/2011© Novita Children’s Services Novita website- Terms & Conditions of Use

WHEN WOULD YOU REQUEST SERVICES FROM A CAS PHYSIOTHERAPIST?CAS services are ‘request based’- you need to ask for the service you require. There arewaiting lists for most services, so planning ahead is important. Try to anticipate your child’sneeds as they grow and develop.If you would like a service from a CAS Physiotherapist, you can request this by: Calling and asking to speak to one of the Physiotherapists directly. Speaking to your child’s Key Worker or contact person. Asking any Novita staff member working with you or your child. Calling your local office.OTHER FACT SHEETS ABOUT THE CHILD & ADOLESCENT SERVICE: Child & Adolescent Service Child & Adolescent Service – Mobility Equipment Child & Adolescent Service – Occupational Therapy Child & Adolescent Service – Psychology Child & Adolescent Service – Speech Pathology Child & Adolescent Service – Family Service Coordination Child & Adolescent Service – Frequently Asked Questions Child & Adolescent Service – Team Approach Schools Child & Adolescent Service – Transition from the Early Childhood Service Speech Pathology Services in Schools Speech Pathologists at Novita – Aims of Intervention Oral Eating and Drinking Care Plans Transfer and Positioning Care PlansHOW DO I CONTACT NOVITA?Child & Adolescent Service – NorthAddress: Parafield Gardens Office, 422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens SA 5107Phone: 8182 1000Fax: 8182 1010Email: child&adolescent@novita.org.auChild & Adolescent Service – SouthAddress: St Marys Office, 15-31 Ayliffes Road, St Marys SA 5042Phone: 8172 9200Fax: 8172 9201Email: child&adolescent@novita.org.auDisclaimer: This information is of a general nature only and does not constitute advice. Novita Children'sServices makes no representations as to the accuracy, usefulness, suitability or application of the information toa child's particular circumstances. You should seek professional advice before acting or relying on theinformation.Author: Coralee Sheldon, Service Area Manager, Child & Adolescent Service Page 2 of 2Date Created: 28/11/2011© Novita Children’s Services Novita website- Terms & Conditions of Use