Fun ASD & ADHD Therapy

Overseen by Occupational Therapists

Suitable for NDIS funding

MindClimb: Enjoyable Therapy

Overseen by an onsite Occupational Therapist (OT) and suitable for NDIS funding, MindClimb is a fun, safe and therapeutic program for people with learning disabilities (e.g. ASD and ADHD) that uses our vast variety of engaging climbing structures.

MindClimb is an encouraging, non-competitive substitute for conventional sports. Participants with additional needs complete closely supervised climbing exercises tailored to individual abilities. They also improve social participation and emotional regulation. Parents can relax with a tasty snack or barista coffee in the on-site café and watch the action above, participants use heaps of playful energy and gain a wonderful sense of achievement.

MindClimb Benefits

1

Fitness and Motor Skills

MindClimb is a full body workout that improved strength and functional fitness whilst improving fine and gross motor skills.

2

Coordination and Proprioception

Exercises on the climbing walls and SkyTrail high-ropes course improve coordination and proprioception (spatial awareness).

3

Increased Self-esteem

Participants gain a wonderful sense of achievement and enhanced self-esteem when they climb higher and better.

4

Improved Emotional Regulation

MindClimb often improves participant’s focus, behaviour and emotional regulation.

5

Improved Social Interactions

Participants learn improved communication strategies and often make friends at MindClimb.

6

Exciting and Fun

Participants really engage and enjoy the MindClimb sessions. Many say it’s their happiest time of the week.

Our MindClimb Sessions

Afterschool Sessions

Most participants complete closely supervised, weekly MindClimb sessions for 1.5 hours starting at either 4:30pm or 6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sessions can be reduced to 1 hour if necessary. Participants can complete a casual MindClimb session before deciding if they will commit to weekly sessions.

Occupational Therapist (OT) sessions

These sessions combine therapeutic climbing with specific interventions focused on achieving the participant’s NDIS goals. An assessment and the participant’s NDIS goals is required to tailor the interventions. There is usually a waitlist for OT sessions, and they occur earlier in the day before MindClimb Afterschool sessions. Sunday OT sessions may be possible subject to availability.

Sunday Sessions

A few participants who are unable to attend after school do MindClimb on Sunday afternoons. However, Sunday sessions cost more than Afterschool sessions and there may be a few members of the public present at the start of the session. There is usually a waitlist for Sunday Sessions.

Holiday Sessions

Closely supervised MindClimb sessions for extended daytime hours are available to participants during school holidays. Call us on 0397699966 for dates and details.

Individual Sessions

A one-on-one appointment can be arranged with an instructor who works exclusively with a participant to maximise their physical, mental and emotional development. Flexible times reduce sensory distractions and increase learning and concentration.

Recharge In The Cafe

Our MindClimb sessions don’t require active involvement from parents, so you can refresh in the large central cafe whilst watching the session. Enjoy a barista coffee, a snack and a chat with other parents while your child is safe and fully supervised.

Testimonials

MindClimb has helped my sons to build their confidence, resilience and persistence as well as their physical and social skills! It is the favourite night of the week at our house, and I highly recommend it.

MindClimb has been an amazing program for our son. At the beginning, due to ASD, he was very shy and struggled to communicate. Through the program, he has had the amazing and brilliant support of the staff to develop these essential skills, including building his motor skills whilst always having the most fun. We couldn’t recommend it any higher.

MindClimb has been very beneficial for my 2 boys with ASD. The staff have gone above and beyond to help them thrive and we have all noticed a huge difference. Each week, they really look forward to MindClimb.