OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN PERTH
Supporting young people to build confidence, independence, and real-life skills for everyday adulthood.
At Flare Therapy, we support teenagers and young adults with disabilities as they transition into adulthood. Therapy focuses on building confidence, independence, and the everyday functional skills needed to thrive at home, school, work, and in the community.
We tailor support to each young person’s goals to promote meaningful progress and long-term independence.
What families typically notice
- Greater confidence and reduced stress around daily expectations
- More independence with morning routines and self-care
- Less conflict around chores/home responsibilities
- Better emotional control and ability to reset after setbacks
- Improved organisation for school demands and assignments
- Increased confidence with community access or work experience
Not sure if occupational therapy is the right next step?
Many families start with a conversation. We’ll help you work out whether OT is appropriate and what supports make sense right now.
Key Areas We Support:
Key Life Skills Development
We support teenagers and young adults to build practical life skills that promote independence, confidence, and participation in everyday routines. Therapy focuses on real-world tasks at home, school, and in the community, helping young people gradually take more responsibility in a supportive and achievable way.
✔ Daily routines and independence (morning, evening, after-school routines)✔ Organisation, planning, and executive functioning skills✔ Personal hygiene and self-care routines✔ Meal preparation and basic kitchen safety✔ Money skills (budgeting, spending awareness, understanding value of money)✔ Household responsibilities (chores, laundry, shared tasks)✔ Community access and confidence using public spaces
Career Readiness
Career readiness support helps teenagers and young adults develop the skills needed for employment, training, or work experience. Therapy builds confidence, independence, and practical workplace skills to support a smoother transition from school into work or further education.
✔ Workplace behaviour, expectations, and professional communication✔ Time management, punctuality, and task completion✔ Planning, sequencing, and managing work tasks✔ Interview preparation and confidence in communication✔ Identifying strengths, interests, and vocational goals✔ Emotional regulation and coping strategies in work settings✔ Liaison with schools, workplaces, and support teams (as required)