Assistance Dogs 101 for NDIS OT's
It's the referral that makes us all tremble, an application is needed for an assistance dog. We know there are guidelines and templates, but how do we best articulate the information required for a successful application? This two hour interactive session will provide an overview of the NDIS guidelines for assistance animals, steps/process for an assistance dog application including assessment, supporting evidence and AT template, and avoiding the common pitfalls in preparing these applications.
Presented by Talitha Clements who is an Occupational Therapist who works in Private Practice in WA. She is the director of Cornwall House OT which along with 10 other OT’s works with people with and without disabilities across the entire lifespan from infants to older age. Talitha is currently completing her PhD looking at children with visual impairment and their engagement in physical activities. Over the years she has completed certification as a Hippotherapist, a Horse Riding Coach with the Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia. Clinically her areas of practice currently encompass Complex Behaviour Management, Disability and Equipment Prescription. Talitha started an Animal-Assisted Therapy Program (one of only two) in WA approximately 2 years ago with therapy dog – Dash, in 2020 this expanded to include an Equine-Assisted Therapy program. In 2020, Talitha also joined up with Western Australian Assistance and Therapy Dogs a not-for-profit aimed to reduce barriers to people with disabilities and assist in people achieving their goals working alongside Assistance and Therapy Dogs.
See below what previous attendees of this webinar had to say:
Tilly was a terrific presenter. She was interesting and easy to listen to. The content presented was informative and it was great that we could not only ask questions, but that the answers were so useful. - Michelle
Excellent, well presented and great content - Azira
Please note that this session will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to all ticketholders within 24 hours of the webinar concluding.
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