Welcome to MEGAbility!
An Occupational Therapy-based Gymnastics Program that supports accessibility and inclusivity for all children
About MEGAbility
The bar has been set!
Megability is an Occupational-Therapy based gymnastics program designed by Meg, an Occupational Therapist. Megability incorporates teaching and learning methods from Occupational Therapy practice to offer inclusive classes within an accessible environment. The program aims to support all children who would benefit from a nurturing and inclusive environment to participate in gymnastics. For example, children may have physical, motor, coordination, sensory processing, social or emotional regulation differences which impact on their participation in group programs*.
We offer tailored small group, pair or individual classes based on each child's needs and preferences. Megability is underpinned by neuroaffirming values and aims to support children to flourish by supporting their unique strengths and goals. It's a place and program for all children to show off their MEGA cool skills!
Learning gymnastics skills also aims to support the journey to learning and developing so many other skill areas. MEGAbility is purposefully designed using learning strategies from Occupational Therapy and aims to support children to develop their skills across a range of different areas and support generalisation. We use gymnastics as the therapeutic tool and work with families to develop individual goal areas for each child, with aim for skills to generalise across areas.
Sensory Regulation
A program that is designed with sensory needs and regulation in mind
Emotional Regulation Support
Learning through the challenges and success of acquiring new skills
Confidence and Self-Esteem
Where individuality is valued and everyone is a star!
Motor Planning and Body Awareness
Targeted methods to support movement and coordination while learning new skills
Movement and Strength
All of the physical benefits of gymnastics participation
Social Skills
Tailored small groups with targeted social activities
Executive function
Providing a foundation to develop skills in attention, following instructions, perseverance and organisation.
* Medical clearance may be required prior to participation within MEGAbility OT based Gymnastics.
A balanced approach for children of all abilities
About Us
Hi, I'm Meg!
Thanks for coming to MEGAbility's website. I am so excited to welcome you to our community!
I grew up as a gymnast and spent most of my childhood upside down, doing handstands and cartwheels. For me, gymnastics has always been so much more than just teaching me physical skills. It provided me with opportunity to learn, play, build resilience and be a part of a community where I was mentored, supported and surrounded by best friends. Going to gymnastics was always what I looked most forward to across my day and being a gymnastics coach was my first ever job!
Many years later, I am now an experienced Occupational Therapist. I have worked in Australia and the UK with children with a range of neurodiverse, developmental, neurological, physical and sensory needs.
I have always felt that the skills that are taught in gymnastics are wonderful to develop so many movement-based skills like core strength, body awareness, motor planning and bilateral coordination to name just a few! Through the process of learning new gymnastics skills, we also have the opportunity to develop our self confidence and self esteem, build resilience, learn skills in regulation and form friendships and a community of supportive and likeminded people...
... and that's why I decided to create MEGAbility, a gymnastics program that allows us to play, move, grow and have fun!
At MEGAbility, everyone is a star. We aim to foster a positive environment, create a supportive community and a place where every child (and parent!) can be themselves.
I'm so excited to meet you!
Meg Simon
Your Journey
2. We'd love to meet and get to know you
We gather some information to get to know your child, their strengths, needs and goals.
3. Be matched with a class that works for you
We will discuss the different class options and work with you to find the one that's the best fit.
4. Happy gymnastics!
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Spring into action...
...and sign up today!
Located in Freshwater, 2096
Flipping the approach to accessible gymnastics
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