Why intensive therapy?
Based on the principles of neuroplasticity and latest international research our intensive programs enable children to accelerate learning and skill development across a range of life areas. Our intensive group programs include HABIT-ILE, Mighty Kids, Treasure Island CIMT, for pre-school and school aged children who experience challenges with fine and gross motor function. Using playful and engaging methods that will motivate your child these programs deliver results fast.
We offer individualised and group based intensive therapy programs that typically include 30 – 70 hours of one-on-one therapy in a fun group environment.
HABIT-ILEÂ (6-13 yrs) –Â Sydney
With global recognition, HABIT-ILE is a breakthrough therapy for children who experience challenges with hand and gross motor function in 66 hours of 1-on-1 therapy, over 9 fun-filled days, your child will build on their existing skills to perform everyday tasks and activities using both hands together whilst developing overall body awareness and control at the same time.
Developed in Belgium in 2011, HABIT-ILE leverages the latest science in neuroplasticity and is clinically proven to provide lasting and significant functional improvement.
Treasure Island CIMTÂ (4-9 yrs) – Sydney
Treasure Island CIMT is an intensive 9 day program (36 hours one-on-one therapy) for children with hemiplegia or monoplegia.
CIMT, or Constraint Induced Movement Therapy leverages the latest research around neuroplasticity of the brain and is delivered in fun, play-based, pirate themed activities and games that are designed to engage and strengthen your child’s affected arm.
MIGHTY Kids (3-12 yrs) –Â Hunter & Central Coast
MIGHTY Kids is the latest addition to our suite of Super Learner intensive programs. Based on the same motor learning principles as HABIT-ILE this program enables children to build on their existing hand and gross motor skills over a 6 week period. With 1-on-1 therapy delivered in a fun group environment.
Our team of experts including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists remain at the cutting edge of research bringing the latest clinical interventions to ensure your child meets their full potential.
Call 1300 888 378 or email ask@cerebralpalsy.org.au to find out which Super Learners Intensive Program can help your child achieve their goals.
Places are limited. Consideration for eligibility will be made on a first come first served basis. Advice is available on how to structure this using your NDIS package.
Did you know?
- Intensive therapy accelerates improvements in gross motor skills in a short time period resulting in long lasting results.
- During the preschool years (ages 3 through 5) a child learns various new gross motor skills which are vital for playing with their peers and building self-esteem.
- Children who have already developed strong gross motor skills but just need to stabilize or perfect a skill often benefit most from intensive therapy.
- Between the ages 6 -12 years children fine tune and perfect their gross motor skills. This is a key time to work on strengthening and improving skills obtained in early childhood.