HABIT-ILE

With global recognition, HABIT-ILE is a breakthrough therapy for children who experience challenges with hand and gross motor function.

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HABIT-ILE (Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity) is a two week goal directed training program designed specifically for children and teens with cerebral palsy and similar conditions.

NDIS funding

Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living (Category 15)

Dates and Locations

Allambie Heights centre

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Runs On	Time	Suitable For
07/01/2025 - 16/01/2025	9:00 am - 4:00 pm	6-15 years
08/07/2025 - 18/07/2025	9:00 am - 4:00 pm	6-15 years

Croudace Bay Stuart centre

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Runs On	Time	Suitable For
31/03/2025 - 11/04/2025	9:00 am - 12:30 pm	2-5 years
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025	9:00 am - 3:30 pm	6-15 years

Kingswood centre

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Runs On	Time	Suitable For
17/02/2025 - 24/02/2025	9:00 am - 12:30 pm	2-5 years

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Learn how HABIT-ILE can improve your child’s motor skills and everyday function for living, learning and doing!

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Call 1300 888 378

HABIT-ILE is delivered 1:1 in a group setting. This enables clients to benefit from both individual therapy and social interaction with peers.

The program focuses on skills that children need for everyday function, including eating, dressing and moving, with particular emphasis on using two hands otherwise known as bimanual therapy.

Developed in Belgium in 2011, HABIT-ILE leverages the latest science in neuroplasticity and is clinically proven to provide lasting and significant functional improvement.

HABIT-ILE uses a motor learning based approach to self-care, leisure and productivity goals through highly structured, daily practice. During the intervention, activities and tasks are progressively graded toward more complex bimanual coordination for the arms and hands and increasing demands of the legs and balance systems.

What does it involve?

For young children (2-5 years) HABIT-ILE involves 35 hours of one-on-one therapy in a fun group environment across 10 days (3.5 hours per day) plus a daily home program (0.5 hours per day) and up to 6 hours pre and post assessment. A total of 51 hours of individualised therapy.
For older children and teens (6-15 years) HABIT-ILE involves 65 hours of one-on-one therapy in a fun group environment across 10 days (6.5 hours per day) plus up to 8 hours pre and post assessment. A total of 73 hours of individualised therapy.

What does it include?

Depending on the child’s goals, activities can include:
- Everyday skill development: e.g. buttoning a shirt, tying their shoelaces, using a knife and fork, using stairs, walking and mobility
- Leisure and productivity: e.g. craft, sports, bike riding, cooking, technology
Snacks, all consumables used in goal practice such as cooking ingredients, and a graduation ceremony held on day 10 for the whole family will also be included.

What are the outcomes?

Improved performance of and independence with mobility, self-care, leisure and productivity goals.
Improved use of two hands together for daily activities.
Increased self-confidence and improved ability to participate in daily activities, mobility tasks and leisure and leisure/productivity activities at home, at school and in the community.

Who is the program for?

Young Children 2-5 years
Children 6-15 years
Children who have mild to moderate cerebral palsy or similar conditions including acquired/traumatic brain injury, hereditary spastic paraplegia, stroke, and cerebrovascular disorders (GMFCS I-IV)
Who can initiate use of the most affected hand in bimanual tasks and attempts at minimum stabilisation by weight or support.
Who can follow instructions and participate in a group environment.
With goals around:
- Using two hands together for daily activities;
- Improved posture, gross motor, mobility or sport skills;
- Independence with activities such as dressing, opening packets, using cutlery, using implements such as scissors, writing, accessing technology using hands and fingers, transfers, riding a bike or trike, going up and down stairs etc.