The Timmermans Method

🌈💙 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 on 18th June is about recognising that neurological differences are a natural part of human diversity.

Many autistic individuals bring incredible attention to detail, creativity, honesty, problem-solving abilities, passion for special interests, and unique ways of thinking. These qualities enrich families, schools, workplaces, and communities.

Have you ever wondered if mobility equipment could actually become part of a therapy program? 🤔

The 𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 is a great example of how assistive technology and rehabilitation can work together. The leg-powered design encourages active movement while supporting participation in school, community activities, and everyday life.

Developmental delays can affect everything from floor play and transitions through to standing, walking, and participation in everyday activities.

In Australia, 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐲 remains the most common physical disability in childhood, affecting approximately one in 700 children.

Our team uses 𝐂𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 alongside targeted strengthening, balance training, and functional movement activities to create intensive therapy programs that support real-world outcomes.

No two acquired brain injuries present the same way; thus, every rehabilitation journey looks different.

Our 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 therapy approach focuses on personalised physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation programs designed around each individual’s needs and goals.

MS Australia estimates the national economic and health burden of 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 continues to rise in 2026, highlighting the importance of early intervention and ongoing rehabilitation support.

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of disability, with around 46,000 stroke events impacting Australians of all ages occurring every year.

Whether it is a child learning to sit, a teen improving coordination, or an adult rebuilding after injury, the process is the same. We focus on helping the brain build stronger movement patterns through repetition, precision, and purpose.

Families often tell us they feel stuck between wanting more progress and not knowing what therapy pathway to explore next. That’s where structured neurological rehab can make a difference. 🧠

Research continues to show that repetition and task-specific training are important parts of neuro physio, particularly when combined with meaningful movement goals.

Most wheelchairs focus on getting from A to B, but the 𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐘 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 does that, while also encouraging movement.

Sometimes, autism is first noticed through differences in communication, behaviour, and sensory processing. These differences often show up in the way a person interacts with others. Sensitivities can also be part of this, and they can look very different from one person to another.

What is not always obvious is that these differences can sometimes hide coordination difficulties and developmental delays. These movement challenges are real, and in many cases, they need professional support through a thoughtful physiotherapy approach.

For many children, teenagers, or adults on the autism spectrum, movement takes effort. Simple physical tasks that others do without thinking can feel tiring or hard. Because these challenges are not always visible, they are often missed. Over time, this can quietly affect confidence, daily participation, and independence. Families often feel this too, both emotionally and physically.

At The Timmermans Method, we regularly work with people where these movement challenges sit just under the surface. With the right support, they can be identified and gently worked through in a way that feels respectful and safe.

Our therapy programs are designed to deliver that level of focused work, with clear goals and structured progression.

Parents often ask us, “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨?” 🤔

Sometimes, the answer is not a big milestone right away. Sometimes it is seeing your child recover their balance more quickly, sit with better alignment, explore movement more confidently, or become less hesitant during play.

Those changes matter.

Our latest blog explores what clinicians actually look for during 𝐂𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 and why movement development is about much more than ticking off milestones: https://timmermansmethod.com.au/what-progress-really-looks-like-in-cuevas-medek-exercises-a-clinicians-perspective/

Real progress is often built one small movement at a time. 👣

It’s happening this weekend and if you’ve been meaning to get involved, this is your moment.

Seher Singh is back for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, continuing her commitment to support children who deserve more opportunities to move, connect, and thrive.

Recovery and development do not follow a straight line. That is why 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝's therapy approach is flexible, responsive, and tailored to every individual.

We combine 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 and 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 to address strength, balance, coordination, and endurance.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 learning new skills 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 regaining independence, we work alongside families every step of the way.

Cuevas Medek Exercises, often referred to as CME, is a hands-on therapy used to support babies and young children who are finding movement more difficult than expected. It was developed by Chilean physical therapist Ramón Cuevas in the 1970s, with a focus on helping children build real, functional movement rather than simply completing exercises.

What makes CME different is how active it is. Instead of guiding a child through movements, the therapist creates situations where the child has to respond on their own. That response is where the real work happens.

Therapy can begin from as early as two months of age and continues as the child develops. While milestones like sitting, standing, and walking are important, CME looks beyond those outcomes. The focus is on building the systems underneath, the things that actually make those milestones possible in the first place.

Seher Singh is once again stepping forward for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, showing that this cause is not a one-off effort, but a continued commitment.

For children living with neuromuscular conditions, opportunities for connection, movement, and independence are often limited. Events like this change that.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 gives the brain repeated opportunities to refine movement. Over time, those repetitions become more controlled, more efficient, and more functional 🔁

We apply this across 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, and 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲.

The process is simple but powerful. Identify the right movement. Practice it with purpose. Repeat it often enough for the brain to adapt.