Skills Development
Helping You Build Essential Skills for Greater Independence and Confidence
At Sigma Therapies, we provide Skills Development services to help individuals improve their ability to perform daily tasks, participate in social activities, and achieve greater independence.
Our Occupational Therapists work with people of all ages to develop the physical, cognitive, and social skills they need to thrive in their daily lives.
Whether you’re working towards improving fine motor skills, social communication, or self-care abilities, our personalised skills development programs are designed to help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life.
What is Skills Development?
Skills Development focuses on helping individuals build and improve the abilities they need to function effectively in their daily lives. This can include developing motor skills for tasks such as dressing or writing, improving cognitive skills such as problem-solving and memory, or enhancing social and communication skills.
Our Occupational Therapists tailor the program to the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they receive the right support to develop the specific skills required for independence and success in their personal, social, or work environments.
How Skills Development Services Can Help You
Our Skills Development services are designed to address a wide range of needs, helping individuals with:
Fine and Gross Motor Skills:
We help individuals improve their motor skills to perform tasks such as dressing, cooking, using utensils, and writing, or engaging in recreational activities.
Cognitive Skills:
We provide strategies and activities to improve cognitive functions like memory, attention, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Social and Communication Skills:
For those who struggle with social interactions, we help develop communication skills, including understanding body language, maintaining conversations, and building relationships.
Self-Care and Daily Living Skills:
We work with individuals to enhance their ability to perform daily tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, time management, and money handling, fostering greater independence.
Work and Academic Skills:
Our services support individuals in developing skills that can help them succeed in work or educational settings, such as organisation, focus, and task management.
Improve Fine & Gross Motor Skills
Strategies for Developing Communication Skills
Support for Work & Academic Skill Improvement
What’s Involved in Skills Development?
Our Skills Development programs are highly personalised and designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. The process typically involves:
Initial Consultation and Assessment:
We begin by assessing the individual’s current abilities, challenges, and goals. This helps us understand the areas that require improvement and develop a tailored skills development plan.
Goal Setting:
Together with the individual (and their family or carers, if applicable), we set realistic and meaningful goals for skills development. These may focus on improving specific skills, increasing independence, or achieving success in a particular area of life.
Personalised Skills Development Plan:
Based on the assessment, we create a detailed plan that includes targeted activities and exercises to develop the necessary skills. This plan is regularly reviewed and adjusted to ensure continuous progress.
Ongoing Therapy and Support:
Our Occupational Therapists provide one-on-one sessions where we teach and practise new skills, offering support, guidance, and feedback along the way. We also provide strategies that can be used at home or in everyday settings.
Progress Monitoring:
We continuously monitor the individual’s progress, making adjustments to the program as needed to ensure that the goals are being met and that new skills are being successfully integrated into daily life.
Why Choose Sigma Therapies for Skills Development?
At Sigma Therapies, we are dedicated to helping individuals of all ages develop the skills they need to live more independently and confidently. Our experienced Occupational Therapists use evidence-based techniques and a personalised approach to ensure that each individual receives the support they need to reach their full potential.
Experienced Occupational Therapists
Our team has extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults to develop essential life skills, ensuring that our services are tailored to the specific needs of each individual.
Personalised Approach
We understand that every person is unique, which is why we create customised skills development programs that are aligned with the individual’s specific goals and abilities.
Holistic Support
We take a holistic approach to skills development, addressing not just physical abilities but also cognitive, social, and emotional factors to support overall well-being and success.
Flexible Delivery Options
We offer both in-clinic and in-home sessions, as well as online support where appropriate, ensuring that our services are accessible and convenient for you.
Is Skills Development Covered by Medicare?
Skills Development services may be covered under certain Medicare programs if referred by a GP as part of a care plan, such as through the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) scheme.
Additionally, if you are an NDIS participant, skills development may be funded through your NDIS plan. Private health insurance may also cover Occupational Therapy services related to skills development.
We recommend discussing your funding options with your healthcare provider, NDIS planner, or private insurer.