Overseen by an onsite Occupational Therapist (OT), MindClimb is a fun, safe and therapeutic sensorimotor program for people with learning disabilities (e.g. ASD) that uses our vast variety of engaging climbing structures. MindClimb is an encouraging, non-competitive alternative to 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 Holiday Programs: call 03 9769 9966 about closely supervised school holiday programs.
MindClimb benefits:
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Overall strength and functional fitness from a full body workout
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Better fine and gross motor skills
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Developed coordination and proprioception (spatial awareness)
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Increased self-esteem and sense of achievement
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Improved focus, behaviour and emotional regulation
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Improved social interaction and communication strategies
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Exciting, engaging and fantastic fun.
MindClimb Afterschool Program [$56 per hour weekdays] is a term based (10 week) brain and body development program with weekly 1.5 hour sessions starting at 4:30pm or 6pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays.
Sundays: MindClimb is now on Sundays from 4:00pm, please call to book.
MindClimb Sessions [$86 per hour weekdays] is a private 1.5 hour training session with a dedicated MindClimb instructor who works exclusively with the student to maximize their physical, mental and emotional development. Flexible times reduce sensory distractions and increase learning and concentration.
MindClimb OT sessions, facilitated by an Occupational Therapist, combine therapeutic climbing with specific interventions focused on achieving the participant's NDIS goals. These sessions include individualised strategies and activities targeted to develop skills such as handwriting, self-care (e.g. tying shoelaces), executive functioning and social skills, fine and gross motor, emotional regulation, and sensory processing skills. An assessment and the participant’s NDIS goals are required to tailor the interventions. MindClimb OT sessions are available outside of regular MindClimb Afterschool hours.
Please call us on 03 9769 9966 or email mindclimb@clipnclimbberwick.com.au to book an appointment and/or for more information.
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.
Melanie, parent
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.
Cam and Meagan, parents
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.
Kate, carer
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