Sigma Therapies

02/09/2025

🎉 Meet Isabella – Our New Occupational Therapist! 🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome Isabella Yuen to the Sigma Therapies team as our newest Occupational Therapist.

Isabella is passionate about helping children and young people discover their potential through the power of play-based therapy. She designs creative, individualised sessions that are both fun and purposeful, so that every child feels supported, motivated, and celebrated.

Her love for art and craft also brings a fresh spark of creativity into her sessions, building environments where children can learn, explore, and thrive.

We’re so excited to have Isabella’s warmth, creativity, and commitment on board to support the families in our community.

📅 Isabella is now available for NDIS referrals: https://www.sigmatherapies.com.au/ndis-referral

Or visit sigmatherapies.com.au/contact to get in touch.

18/08/2025

🌐 Is what you see online about ADHD and autism helping or hurting?

In Australia, more people than ever are using social media to self-diagnose ADHD and autism. They often turn to peer communities, influencer advice, or endless online articles. While sharing experiences is powerful, it’s easy for the lines between ADHD and autism to get blurred, leading to confusion, worry, and sometimes unnecessary strain on health services.

🔎 Why is proper evaluation important?

Social media posts can highlight real symptoms, but there’s no substitute for a professional assessment.

ADHD and autism share some traits, but every person’s journey is unique.

Self-diagnosis might offer validation, but professional guidance makes sure you get the right support.

🧠 What can you do?

- Use online info as a starting point, not a final answer.
- Save and share posts that encourage reaching out for professional help.
- If you’re unsure, talk to your GP or our trusted psychologists. We will guide you through a thorough, supportive assessment.

💬 Your experiences matter. We need an informed community, where facts and wellbeing come first.

Drop a comment or share this post to help others find reliable information on and .

11/08/2025

✨ Meet Charmaine: Our New Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner! ✨

We’re excited to welcome her to the Sigma Therapies team!'

Charmaine brings a wealth of experience in trauma-informed, person-centred, and evidence-based practice, supporting people of all ages and abilities to live more independent and meaningful lives.

With a background spanning psychology, healthcare, education, and community services, Charmaine has worked across the NDIS, Department of Education, and private healthcare always guided by dignity, respect, and cultural responsiveness.

We know she’ll make a real difference to the lives of our clients and community, and we’re thrilled to have her expertise and warmth onboard.

📅 Charmaine is now available for NDIS referrals: visit sigmatherapies.com.au to make a booking or referral.

08/08/2025

Ever wondered how Occupational Therapists help bridge the gap between your abilities and your goals under the NDIS?

That’s where Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) come in. They're such a valuable tool when planning your future.

Here’s how FCAs add value:

🧠 Lots of detailed insight: Our Occupational Therapists assess your physical, cognitive, emotional & daily living skills to highlight what’s working and what needs support.

🏠 Taking place in real environments: We come to you (at home, online, or in‑clinic) and we observe how you manage daily tasks. Then we make recommendations on practical support, specific to your situation.

🎯 Evidence for your NDIS plan: The resulting report covers your strengths, challenges, and tailored interventions. That's key for accessing or adjusting funding to match your goals.

📈 Ability to track your growth over time: FCAs aren't a one‑off. They help measure progress and advocate for ongoing support that adapts as you do.

✨ “We’re not here just to assess; we’re here to help you thrive.

Thinking about how an FCA can support your journey with independence, confidence, or community participation?

Give our occupational therapists a call - the first 15 minutes are free, so you can decide if we're the right support for you💙

04/08/2025

There’s more going on here than meets the eye 👣✨

This isn’t just messy play; it’s sensory exploration, self regulation practice, and nervous system support in action.

Sensory activities like this help children:
🔸 Process and respond to the world around them.
🔸 Regulate big emotions and build resilience.
🔸 Strengthen body awareness and fine motor skills.
🔸 Feel calm, safe, and connected to themselves.

Every splash, squeeze or step in the sensory zone is a step forward in development 💛

🧠 At Sigma Therapies, we support children through sensory-informed Occupational Thearpy that’s playful, safe, and always tailored to their needs.

30/07/2025

📍 Bibra Lake locals: we're here to help!

Are you managing your NDIS plan or looking for private Occupational Therapy support? Our compassionate Occupational Therapists at Sigma Therapies are ready to support you or your loved ones with personalised, professional care.

We support:
✔️ NDIS & private clients
✔️ Paediatric OT
✔️ Functional Capacity Assessments
✔️ Supported Independent Living (SIL) Assessments
✔️ Assistive Tech & Equipment Prescription
✔️ Sensory and Cognitive Assessments
✔️ Post-surgery Rehab, Chronic Pain & more

Our conveniently located Occupational Therapy office in Bibra Lake (16/2 Ambitious Link) offers a welcoming space for people of all ages. We work with families, participants, support coordinators, and GPs to ensure the best outcomes possible.

💻 Want to learn more about what we offer? Explore all our OT services here:
https://www.sigmatherapies.com.au/

📞 Bookings available now, no waiting lists for NDIS participants. Call us on (08) 6170 5125 or visit our website to get started.

28/07/2025

Neurodiversity isn’t a diagnosis. It’s a perspective.

When we talk about ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other neurodevelopmental differences, we’re not just talking about symptoms. We’re talking about people. People who think, feel and process the world in beautifully varied ways.

Yet misunderstandings still shape how neurodivergent individuals are treated in schools, workplaces, and everyday life.

Here’s what we know:
✅ Neurodiversity is not a deficit.
✅ With the right support, neurodivergent people thrive
✅ Awareness is only the first step. Acceptance and inclusion must come next.

When you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or a loved one, look for evidence-based therapy, and professional help that offers education and advocacy.

🧠 Let’s change the conversation together.

💬 What’s one thing you wish more people understood about neurodiversity?

25/07/2025

Can psychology help under the NDIS? ☑️Yes, and here’s how.
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If you’re plan-managed or self-managed, you may be eligible for psychology services through your NDIS plan. No referral needed.
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💬 We work with children, teens and adults to support emotional wellbeing, independence, and life skills.⁠
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🔗 Learn more at sigmatherapies.com.au or message us to get started.⁠
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23/07/2025

What if self-love wasn’t a powerful statement toward healing, but a quiet check-in with yourself?

This 𝕊𝕖𝕝𝕗-𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝔹𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕠 isn’t about winning, it’s about noticing.
Noticing when you smiled for no reason.
When you helped someone without thinking.
When you reminded yourself: “I am enough.”

Every word here is a starting point.

We help you find your way back to them. It may be through one-on-one therapy, trauma-informed care, or mindset support tailored to your story.

🧠 You don’t have to be in crisis to care for your mental health.

Start where you are. Begin with one square.

💬 What’s one word that speaks to how you want to feel today? Drop it below 👇

21/07/2025

Experience has shown us that tailored Occupational Therapy makes a big difference for kids. Why?

Every child experiences the world in their own unique way. So therapy, and Occupational Therapy in particular, should never be one-size-fits-all.

Here’s what a tailored OT program can help your child achieve:

🔹 Build independence with everyday tasks.
🔹 Strengthen emotional regulation and attention.
🔹 Support motor skills through play and movement.
🔹 Reduce sensory overwhelm with practical strategies.
🔹 Improve confidence and participation at school, at home, or out in your local community.

✨ It’s not just therapy. We like to call it a personalised roadmap for kids to become more confident, more connected with their world, and to enjoy every day to the fullest.

Let’s help every child feel empowered to be themselves, at their own pace. 💙

16/07/2025

Some days may feel heavier than others, and that’s okay.

This is your reminder:
✨ You’re allowed to pause.
✨ Small wins are still wins.
✨ You don’t have to do it alone.

If you're dealing with sensory overload, caring for someone who is, or just feeling stretched, know that we see you. We get it.

Take a breath. Reset. Keep going.💙

❤️

14/07/2025

Living with sensory sensitivities can make everyday situations feel impossible.
But things can get easier with the right help.🧠

Occupational Therapists will usually recommend you strategies that involve:
👉 Breathing & movement breaks
👉 Adjusting the noise and light you’re exposed to
👉 Keeping a well-known routine to maintain predictability
👉 Choosing and creating calming environments for yourself.

Here’s how one of our Occupational Therapists helped a young client:
👟 Replacing his scratchy school socks with seamless ones.
🛒 Practicing “quiet shopping”: using noise-dampening headphones while browsing for his favourite items.
🧸 Creating a sensory corner at home for winding down after school hours.

Sensory challenges are real, we know that. But so are their solutions.

Want to know what works best for you? Ask our OTs.

Our Occupational Therapists assess sensory sensitivities and develop tailored interventions to support sensory integration and regulation.