Clinical Services

Aptus’ Clinical team offers evidence-based supports to enhance quality of life and skills for people who have a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health disorder). 

Aptus’ Clinical team includes: 

Occupational Therapy – Providing sensory or equipment consultations to support individual needs, goals and emotional regulation. Activity recommendation resources have been shared with and accessed by the DS sector. 

Recreation Therapy – Offering assessments and leading an array of open and intake-based recreation programs designed to enhance physical health and wellbeing. 

Behaviour Therapy – Offering assessments, BSPs and skills acquisition support. The team also guides staff in successfully supporting Behaviour Support Plans. Use of PRNs and intrusive measures dropped significantly within the first year of the team’s work and adopting Non Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention guidelines.