At All About Fun Therapy, our Occupational Therapy + Allied Health Assistant (AHA) Program provides structured and consistent support to help children practise skills more frequently.
This service combines occupational therapist sessions with Allied Health Assistant sessions, allowing children to receive regular support while maintaining a cost-effective therapy structure.
The occupational therapist designs the therapy plan, while the Allied Health Assistant supports structured practice under supervision.
What Is an OT + AHA Program?
The OT + AHA program is designed to provide ongoing skill development through consistent practice and repetition.
In this model:
- The Occupational Therapist (OT) assesses needs, sets goals, and develops therapy plans
- The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) supports implementation of therapy activities
- The OT provides regular supervision and review of the therapy program
- The child receives more frequent opportunities to practise skills
This structured approach helps support steady progress over time.
Why Combine OT and AHA Sessions?
Many children benefit from regular repetition and practice to build confidence and independence.
Combining OT and AHA sessions allows:
- More consistent skill practice
- Increased therapy intensity
- Improved carryover between sessions
- Cost-effective service delivery
- Ongoing reinforcement of therapy goals
This model helps children develop skills more effectively through repeated exposure and structured support.
Example Package Options
We offer flexible program structures depending on each child’s needs.
Common examples may include:
- Option 1 — 1 OT + 3 AHA Sessions Per Month
Suitable for children who:
- Require regular skill practice
- Benefit from repetition between therapy sessions
- Have established therapy goals
- Need structured support across the month
This option supports consistent reinforcement of skills while maintaining regular therapist oversight.
- Option 2 — 2 OT + 2 AHA Sessions Per Month
Suitable for children who:
- Require more therapist-led sessions
- Are learning new or complex skills
- Need closer monitoring and adjustments
- Require more frequent therapy input
This option provides balanced therapist input and structured practice opportunities.
- Option 3 — 1 OT + 1 AHA Session Per Month
Suitable for children who:
- Require lower-frequency support
- Have stable goals requiring occasional reinforcement
- Benefit from periodic skill review
- Require light-touch ongoing support
This option is helpful for maintaining progress while keeping support manageable.
- Option 4 — 1 OT + Multiple AHA Sessions
Suitable for children who:
- Require frequent practice opportunities
- Benefit from consistent repetition
- Need structured support across multiple settings
- Have goals requiring higher therapy intensity
The number of AHA sessions can be adjusted based on:
- Child’s needs
- Therapy goals
- Funding availability
- Family preferences
This option allows families to receive flexible and scalable support based on individual circumstances.
We understand that every child’s needs are different.
Program structures can be customised to suit:
- Individual therapy goals
- Family schedules
- Funding availability
- School or home support needs
We work collaboratively with families to determine the most appropriate arrangement.
What Does the Occupational Therapist Do?
The Occupational Therapist plays a key role in guiding the therapy program.
The OT will:
- Conduct assessments
- Set therapy goals
- Develop structured therapy plans
- Demonstrate therapy activities
- Monitor progress
- Adjust strategies when needed
- Supervise Allied Health Assistant sessions
All AHA sessions are guided by therapy plans developed by the occupational therapist.
What Does the Allied Health Assistant Do?
The Allied Health Assistant supports children to practise skills using activities planned by the occupational therapist.
AHA sessions may include:
- Practising therapy activities
- Supporting regulation strategies
- Reinforcing skill development
- Encouraging independence
- Supporting consistency between sessions
All AHA sessions are conducted under the supervision of the occupational therapist.
Who Is This Package Suitable For?
This package may be suitable for children who:
- Require regular practice to develop skills
- Are working towards ongoing therapy goals
- Benefit from structured repetition
- Require consistent support between therapist sessions
- Need increased therapy frequency
- Have established therapy programs
This model is particularly helpful for children who benefit from routine and repeated practice.
Where Sessions Can Take Place
OT and AHA sessions may be delivered in flexible environments, including:
- Home visits
- School visits
- Kindergarten or childcare settings
- Community environments
- Clinic settings
Sessions are planned to support meaningful participation in real-life environments.
How Supervision Works
To ensure safe and effective support:
- All AHA sessions are planned by an occupational therapist
- The occupational therapist provides regular supervision
- Therapy plans are reviewed and updated regularly
- Progress is monitored to ensure goals are achieved
This ensures therapy remains safe, consistent, and goal-focused.
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