Occupational Therapy
Bud Therapies
- Service type:
- Allied Health Support
- AHP type:
- Occupational therapy
- Support category:
- educator upskilling
- group child support
- family and parenting support
- Primary AEDC domain:
- emotional maturity
- Secondary AEDC domains:
- physical health and wellbeing
- social competence
- language and cognitive skills
- communication skills and general knowledge
- Delivery location:
- all areas of South Australia
- Delivery mode:
- online live
- in-person
- Program delivery:
- by early childhood service staff with training and supports
- by supplier staff to groups of children, families or educators
- Tiered intervention:
- tier 1 universal whole service
- tier 2 Targeted for specific cohorts or small groups
- Cost:
- moderate ($200-$2000 per person/item/hour)
- variable
Description
Bud Therapies offers flexible services that support children in participating in meaningful activities such as play and socialising. These services help develop key skills, including gross and fine motor abilities, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and sensory processing and integration. Expected outcomes for this support are:
- Enhanced participation in meaningful activities: Children will more confidently engage in everyday activities such as play, social interaction, and learning through targeted support that strengthens foundational developmental skills.
- Improved functional and regulatory skills: Children will demonstrate growth in key areas such as gross and fine motor skills, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and sensory integration, supporting their independence and readiness for preschool and beyond.
- Increased inclusion and connection: Children will build stronger relationships with peers and adults, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion within their early learning environments and the broader community.
- Strengthened collaboration and community building: Through flexible, family-centred services, Bud Therapies will support deeper connections between children, families, educators, and therapists—promoting a unified, community-driven approach to child development.
How this is delivered
This support is delivered in-person or can be delivered online (live).
Cost
Costs are calculated at $300 per hour. in-person (or online) time is charged at this hour as well as 2 hours of preparation time prior to consultation to ensure tailored information to each individual centre and community. If travel is required, this will be charged at $200 per hour. If accommodation is required, this will be $250 per night.
Contact the provider
Contact name: Carla Cinco and Shelley Guest
Contact email: hello@budtherapies.com.au
Contact phone: 0456 934 705
Contact website: https://budtherapies.com.au/
About the organisation
Bud Therapies, based in Kent Town SA, supports children, families and professionals through engagement in meaningful everyday activities, encouraging connection, movement and being. Our child and family-focused occupational therapy services provide therapeutic interventions tailored to meet the needs of each child and their family so they can achieve their goals.