occupational therapy

Bonita Connolly is new business owner and NDIS approved Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping people live life to the fullest and achieve their goals. Bonita’s interest in Occupational Therapy began with wanting to help her sister who has Down Syndrome with her additional needs. She has several years experience working with people of all ages and a wide range of disabilities. She has lived in a number of rural and remote communities and is skilled at connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds. She provides assessments and therapy based on each individual’s needs and goals and communicates in an easy to understand way. Bonita aims to assist people in becoming as independent as possible in all areas of life as well as support and assist in developing the knowledge and strategies of family and carers.Bonita has experience providing assessment and therapy in the following areas (including but not limited to):

• Improving time management and organisation skills
• Improving attention and concentration
• Developing handwriting skills
• Use of alternatives to handwriting
• Developing independence in self care and life skills
• Fine motor skills development
• Balance and gross motor skill development
• Sensory integration
• Toilet training 
• Behaviour supportI