Up Close and Personal with Kristine Orbiso
From my very first interactions with the team, there was something that just felt different. The environment felt warm, personal, and genuinely connected. I was looking for a place where people support one another, openly share ideas, and are passionate about growing together.
Why I Wrote Attuned Workplaces
I did not write Attuned Workplaces because I wanted to add another book to the world.
I wrote it because I could no longer ignore what I was seeing.
At My Therapy House, We Speak Your Language Because Connection Matters
At My Therapy House, we believe every child and family deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported – in a way that makes sense to you. That’s why we are proud to be a multicultural, multilingual team.
The Empowered Parent: Reclaiming Your Power and Purpose
Empowerment is a word often heard, but what does it truly mean for parents?
Up Close and Personal with Dana Baltutis
I have always wanted to create a safe and fun place for children and their families to visit and people to work with.
Up Close and Personal with Christie Harris
Quality Control and Admin: I am responsible for ensuring that My Therapy House Policies and Procedures comply with legislative and NDIS requirements, and keep track of any changes.
Up Close and Personal with Maria Radimissis
I joined My Therapy House in September 2022, so it’s been 10 months for me, though it feels like I’ve been here much longer than that!
Up Close and Personal with Isabela Peres Vilela
From February to May I did my placement in Community Services at My Therapy House, and Dana invited me to work here. I am very grateful to her for this opportunity, and I feel flattered to be part of the team.
Up Close and Personal with Craig Clarke
Consultant on hmmm…. everything, but especially security, IT equipment, IT systems, property maintenance, business and the latest idea by Dana. I created the business name “My Therapy House”.
Up Close and Personal with Kerry Herbert
I am an Early Years Educator, Kindy Teacher we used to be called when I first started teaching in the 80’s. My teaching background, training, knowledge and passion for the importance of play in children’s development have led me to the role of Development Through Play Therapist at My Therapy House.
Up Close and Personal with Judy Au
I was job hunting as a new graduate when I saw the job advertisement for My Therapy House. The description was exactly what I was looking for —a close-knit team, supporting children through a play-based approach.
Up Close and Personal with Charlotte Focke
I am the Therapy Assistant at My Therapy House. This involves assisting therapists with, for example, creating resources for clients; administrative duties; as well as working with clients under the supervision of therapists.
Up Close and Personal with Nikita Leanne Pinto
I’ve wanted to work at a place with a team; where I feel supported, can gain knowledge from observing and interacting with colleagues and brainstorm ideas with them on how to support children and their families.
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and we would like to introduce you to several women who are pioneers in child development and have a strong influence on what we do at My Therapy House.
NLP Fundamentals Course
NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. It is a set of tools and techniques that focus on the connection between our thoughts, the language we use and our behaviour and responses.
2023 in Reflection
I would like to thank all the staff and families for making My Therapy House the amazing community it has become!
Summer 2023 Newsletter
It’s t-shirt weather! Time to go outside and blow away the winter cobwebs with plenty of running, climbing, digging, splashing and playing.
2023 Client Satisfaction Survey Results
Thank you to the families who shared their feedback with us during our Client Satisfaction Survey in October 2023.
Finalist – 2023 Australian Allied Health Awards
We are so excited to announce that My Therapy House team has been selected as one of the 5 finalists from across Australia for the prestigious 2023 Allied Health Team of the Year Paediatric Services Award!
Charles Darwin Uni Occupational Therapy Students
We have not one, but two final year Occupational Therapy Students joining us from Charles Darwin University for their 5-week final year work placement right now!
Winter 2023 Newsletter
Winter can be a magical time for everyone, filled with opportunities for fun and memorable experiences, both indoors and outside.
Staff Training
At My Therapy House, we take the safety of our clients seriously.
UniSA Speech Pathology Students
We are so privileged to have two UniSA Speech Pathology Students, Emily and Jacinta
Autumn 2023 Newsletter
Some leaves are turning yellow, red and brown, while indigenous plants are putting on a burst of growth and greenery after a bit of rain.
Farewell, Georgina
We are sad to announce that Georgina, one of our wonderful Occupational Therapists, is moving on to a position where she can be closer to her family.
What’s new for our Occupational Therapists!
We saw our Occupational Therapy team grow, with the addition of our amazing Judy.
What’s New for our Speech Pathology Team?
We now have 4 staff representing Speech Pathology.
Welcome to Maria and Nikita – Our Wonderful Speech Pathologists!
Maria and Nikita joined My Therapy House in September 2022, and have been busy getting to know all our wonderful families.
And that’s a wrap for 2022
We have had many changes this year – staff and client sicknesses, staff leaving, staff arriving – it’s been a year of adventures. But here we are, December 16th 2022, our last day of the year ready for a break.
2022 Survey Results
Thank you to those families who participated in our 2022 Annual Client Satisfaction Survey.
Summer 2022 Newsletter
The weather has been rather odd lately but as we get more into summer, the days are getting longer and the weather warmer. It is wonderful to be outside out enjoying time in the sunshine.
Spring 2022 Newsletter
There is blossom on the trees, and the sun is starting to peek through the rainclouds. If you’re lucky you might see Mother Duck out for a walk with her little ducks!
Talking to Your Child About Autism
As a team, families often ask us when, or even if, they should tell their child about their autism diagnosis. Parents can be at a loss as to how they can explain what autism is to their children and what it means for their daily lives.
Winter 2022 Newsletter
All of a sudden it’s dark, cold, and so very wet. If you can get outside there are plenty of opportunities to pull on gumboots and raincoats, and jump in muddy puddles like Peppa Pig and her family!
Special COVID-19 Newsletter April 2022
Because of the COVID-19 situation here in Adelaide, we are continuing to be extremely vigilant about who is able to enter the clinic. We are constantly updating our policies around our COVID-19 response.
Autumn 2022 Newsletter
The mornings are getting cooler, and it’s getting darker earlier. Even though the days are still very warm the leaves will start changing colour soon, and different flowers are showing their faces. Happy Autumn!
Meet Judy, our new Occupational Therapist
My Therapy House is very excited to welcome Judy, our new Occupational Therapist to the team.
Masks for Children
This little guy loves his mask so much that when I suggested he could take it off he replied adamantly ‘no mask off’.
Special COVID-19 Newsletter January 2022
Welcome to the new year, 2022! We hope everyone has had some rest and are looking forward to coming back to My Therapy House. All the staff have rested and are looking forward to working with your children and yourselves!
Introducing Jacinta!
Jacinta completed her final work placement with My Therapy House as part of her degree in Speech Pathology and will be joining us as a permanent team member in 2022.
2021 Survey Results
Thank you to those families who participated in our 2021 Annual Client Satisfaction Survey. As with 2020, 2021 has been challenging in new and different ways for everyone.
Introducing The Nook
If you have been into the Occupational Therapy room recently you may have noticed our newest addition – the NooK!
Welcome to our Allied Health Assistant!
She has been a great support to staff and families over the last few weeks. Charlotte is very talented and has great energy when working with clients.
Marte Meo – On One’s Own Strength
Our Occupational Therapist, Georgina, recently had the amazing opportunity to attend the Introduction to Marte Meo training run by Sally Watson.
Meet Our New Speech Pathologist!
Hannah is a Speech Pathologist who is working with us to support children’s speech and language development, especially during the early years.
Kerry Learns to Play … the Stagnitti way!
I recently had the fantastic opportunity to attend both the Introduction (2 days) and Advanced (2 days) training courses with Karen Stagnitti, learning how to play even better than before.
Visual Tools
Georgina, our creative Occupational Therapist has been not only working with the children and families but also making visual tools for children to take home.
Regulate and Centre Children Through Rhythm
Georgina, Jacinta, and Judy are spending a couple of days learning about rhythm and how it can help to regulate and centre the children we work with.
Our New Occupational Therapist
We have some exciting news here at My Therapy House! We now have another Occupational Therapist as a part of our team – Georgina Kite.
Welcome to 2021!
We hope you have all had a lovely festive season and have enjoyed time with your families.
2020 Survey – Results
Thank you to all our families for participating in the My Therapy House® 2020 Annual Client Satisfaction Survey.
Evidence-Based Practice
The Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) has recently published its Early Intervention Report highlighting best practices for Early Intervention.
We are accredited by the Australian Service Excellence Standards!
We are accredited by the Australian Service Excellence Standards!
Staff Planning Day
We conducted our first My Therapy House Planning Day telehealth meeting on Friday!
All in the Day of a Telehealth Allied Health Play Clinic
So much has changed at My Therapy House® since closing the clinic for face-to-face consults and starting our Telehealth sessions from home.
Telehealth sessions have started at My Therapy House
Due to COVID-19, My Therapy House have now transitioned to Telehealth (online) sessions.
What device could I use for Telehealth sessions?
You will want a device that is simple to use, reliable and reasonably priced, but what?
Michele Ricamato Workshop Delayed
Unfortunately due to the worldwide Coronavirus outbreak, we have made the difficult decision to delay our Michele Ricamato Workshop scheduled for July 2020.
Telehealth Sessions
These are extraordinary times we are all living and experiencing. There is a lot of angst and uncertainty in our community with the Coronavirus and COVID-19 situation.
Play Rooms at Home
We are putting together a series of short videos to help everyone prepare for setting up a playroom at home, should the need arise.