Telehealth can be a convenient way to access therapy without the need to travel or be face to face. Telehealth will need the use of a phone, computer or tablet with internet or phone reception to connect with your therapist.

There are many benefits to accessing Telehealth including:

Telehealth session will be tailored to each individual family’s needs, capacity and goals. Sessions can be through a platform such as Zoom on a phone, tablet or computer or a telephone call.

Sessions may involve a combination of:

Some families choose to have all sessions over telehealth while others may choose to use it for parent only sessions or when a family member is sick.

Telehealth may involve the child participating in activities through a computer or tablet with the therapist and parent. The therapist may ask for particular activities to be available for use within the home prior to the session. Telehealth can also involve time with just parents to enable parent coaching, progress reviews, problem solving issues and providing strategies.

The therapist will initiate each telehealth session and send out any digital links required for the session prior to each session. Family’s will need to ensure they have:

Sometimes the therapist may ask you to prepare some toys and equipment to be available for the session and at other times the session may use resources that are easily available in all homes.