OFFERED SERVICES.

CLIENT GROUP


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Any individual with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, or related neurological conditions (e.g. paraplegia). Approximately 600 clients are registered with the Association. The Association provides a service to all of Queensland, although the nature of the service will vary according to the locality.
OFFERED
SERVICES
1. To Families:
  • Support - individually
    • At groups
    • At medical clinics
  • Information
  • Networking
  • Playgroups
  • Counselling
  • Advocacy.
2. To the Child/Student:
  • Direct intervention where appropriate, focusing on developmental milestones, independence skills, academic needs, social interactions.
  • Camps for school-aged children
3. To Educational Settings:
  • Information
  • Inservices for staff
  • Support
  • Some hands-on therapy
4. To Other Agencies Which Offer A Service to People with Spina Bifida or Hydrocephalus
  • Information
  • Advice
  • Support.
5. To the Public
  • Reference library
  • Specific information on Spina Bifida or Hydrocephalus