Our Programs
Parent Training Programs
The Empowered Parent Podcast
Parent Strategy Program
What is it?
Parents are taught specific strategies as the foundations for supporting their interaction with their child and their child’s development
Who for?
Parent and child
Who by?
My Therapy House Therapists, using a Co-Therapy approach
How Long?
9 weeks
How?
Weeks 1 and 9 with parents alone. Weeks 2 to 8 inclusive with parent and child.
Outcome:
You will learn skills to support your child’s attention, connection, interaction, learning and play. Your child will learn how to play and interact with you.
Voice Output Communication Device (VOCD or Talker) Program
What is it?
Therapists train parents in programming and using a Voice Output Communication Device (VOCD) with their child.
Who for?
Parent
Who by?
Speech Pathologists
How Long?
Up to 6 weeks
How?
Speech Pathologists will teach you about planning, programming and using the VOCD with their child at home. You will be able to practice this with your child during their therapy sessions after you have learnt the foundations.
Outcome:
You will learn skills in programming and using the VOCD with your child.
Parent Programs
Dana explains how parent coaching can be a valuable addition to your parenting toolbox on The Empowered Parent Podcast, Episode 22: Dana Baltutis (Parent Coach and Speech Pathologist) – The Importance of Coaching for Parents
The Empowered Parent Program
What is it?
Program to give individual parents the skills and confidence needed to support their child’s goals so they can be the best parent they can be for their child. This program works on the parents’ mindset, beliefs, values and emotions.
Who for?
Parent only
Who by?
Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist
How Long?
6-8 weeks
How?
The therapist works with the parent using a structured program
Outcome:
You will develop skills, transform your mindset, challenge any limiting beliefs about yourself and your child, and build emotional resilience so you can support your child in the way your child needs to be supported. A written summary will be provided.
Single Consultation with Therapist
What is it?
Parents can access therapists via phone call or telehealth to ask questions and discuss matters about parenting and their child.
Who for?
Any parent
Who by?
My Therapy House Therapists.
How Long?
45 minutes
How?
Therapists offer a one-off consultation to you to discuss any issues or questions you may have about your child and strategies to support them.
Child-Centred Programs
Therapy Blocks
What is it?
Therapists work with children and parents to support children’s development towards one or two of their goals.
Who for?
Parent and child
Who by?
My Therapy House Therapists. Using a Co-Therapy approach
How Long?
20 weeks
How?
Weeks 1, 8 and 15 with parents alone. The rest are with the parent and child.
Age:
0-10 years of age
Outcome:
You will learn new skills to support your child’s development towards their goals. Therapists will work with your child on one or two specific goals. A Development Plan will be provided highlighting the steps in achieving these goals.
Ongoing Therapy
What is it?
Therapists work with children and parents to support children’s development towards their goals.
Who for?
Parent and Child
Who by?
My Therapy House Therapists. Using a Co-Therapy approach
How Long?
Ongoing
How?
Therapists work with parents and children over the duration of the child’s therapeutic program with annual reviews.
Age:
0-10 years of age
Outcome:
You will learn new skills to support your child’s development towards their goals. Therapists will work with your child on one or more specific goals. A Development Plan will be provided highlighting the steps in achieving these goals.
Communication Program
Pre-requisites. Parent Strategy Program
What is it?
Speech Pathologists work with children and parents to support children’s communication development. This can be in any area of communication including speech, language and comprehension.
Who for?
Parent and child
Who by?
Speech Pathologists. Co-therapy as Speech Pathologist will need to model strategies and talk to parents about the strategies.
How Long?
6 weeks
How?
Weeks 1 and 6 with parents alone. Weeks 2 to 5 inclusive with parent and child.
Age:
0-10 years of age
Outcome:
You will learn new skills to support your child’s communication development.
Regulation Program
Pre-requisites. Parent Strategy Program
What is it?
Occupational Therapists and/or Development Through Play Practitioners work with children and parents to support children’s regulation development. This can be in any area of sensory-motor regulation or emotional regulation.
Who for?
Parent and child
Who by?
My Therapy House Therapists. Co-therapy with another discipline supporting the child’s profile and parent learning.
How Long?
6 weeks
How?
Weeks 1 and 6 with parents alone. Weeks 2 to 5 inclusive with parent and child.
Age:
0-10 years of age
Outcome:
You will learn skills to support your child’s regulation development.
PDA Program
What is it?
Therapists work with the child and parents to support the child’s anxiety and their ability to stay in an interaction and form relationships. We do this through various strategies such as using declarative language and following the child’s interests.
Who for?
Parent and child.
Who by?
My Therapy House therapists. Co-therapy to support the child’s profile and parent learning.
How Long?
7 weeks
How?
Weeks 1 and 7 with parents alone. It’s important that we do not talk about your child in front of them.
Weeks 2-6: Co-therapy (2 therapists) with parent and child.
Age:
0 to 12 years of age
Outcome:
To build the child’s safety, trust, and understanding, and support you to feel confident and connected in your parenting.
Peer Program
What is it?
Therapists work with 2 or more children individually to support children’s social-emotional development in small peer groups.
Who for?
Child only.
Who by?
My Therapy House Therapists. Each child is supported individually.
How Long?
20 weeks
How?
Weeks 1, and 15 with parents alone. The rest are with the child only.
Outcome:
Your child will learn new skills to support their social-emotional interactions with peers. You will be involved in setting goals for your child and reviewing your child’s progress.
Assessments
What is it?
Therapists assess an area of the child’s development depending on the child’s needs and parent’s requests.
Who for?
Child. Parent involvement is optional.
Who by?
My Therapy House Therapists.
How Long?
Up to 6 weeks
How?
First and last week with parents alone to obtain information and discuss results.
Age:
0-10 years of age
Outcome:
You will learn more about your child’s development in the areas assessed. A written report is optional for an additional cost.
Community Programs
The Empowered Parent Podcast with Dana Baltutis
What is it?
A free weekly podcast for parents informing them about different areas of parenting and children’s development.
Who for?
Anyone
Who by?
Dana Baltutis, Speech Pathologist and Parent Coach
How Often?
Weekly
How?
Listen on your favourite podcast app or via this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/2301054/14315518
Outcome:
Listeners will gain information about parenting and child development.
Home, School and Community Visits
What is it?
The My Therapy House Team will occasionally visit the child in their community to address any issues parents or teachers may have identified. These are one-off visits or a block of sessions at home during school holidays. Formal Assessments can be carried out at the child’s school by arrangement.
Who for?
For My Therapy House Clients who are in ongoing therapy sessions.
Who by?
My Therapy House Staff
How Long?
One-off or as arranged between therapists and clients.
How?
This is discussed and arranged between the child’s parents and therapists.
Outcome:
Therapists and Therapy Assistants can support your child’s involvement in their community.