Early childhood intervention therapy
The KU Allied Health team provides early childhood therapy options to meet the individual needs of children under 9 years of age with developmental concerns, developmental delays or a diagnosis of Autism.
Enquire todayWhat is play-based early childhood intervention?
Play-based early childhood intervention is a therapeutic and educational approach that engages the natural benefits of play to create a nurturing and supportive environment to enhance children’s development.
This approach is evidence-based and widely considered best practice in early childhood development, especially for children with developmental concerns, developmental delays or diagnosed disabilities including Autism.
Play-based intervention:
- supports whole-child development
- creates engagement and motivation
- is child-centred
- is developmentally appropriate
- is flexible and inclusive
Through play-based therapy, children are supported to achieve their best.
Who are KU early childhood intervention therapists?
KU early childhood intervention therapists are highly experienced and skilled early childhood teachers who hold early childhood university degrees and specialised postgraduate training and certification. They have a strong understanding of child development and the principles and practices of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
They work as a part of, and draw on the knowledge, skills and experience of, the wider KU Allied Health team of speech therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists to ensure they provide personalised support for children.
Working together
KU early childhood intervention therapists collaborate with families to address a variety of developmental needs and concerns, helping them identify goals and create a plan to best support their child. Through play, they deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences in settings that best meet the needs of the child and family.
Families are supported to:
- understand their child’s individual developmental needs
- identify goals and priorities to support their child to reach their full potential
- increase their confidence and capacity to implement early intervention strategies to support their child throughout everyday routines and activities
- participate in therapy sessions
- create partnerships with early childhood professionals to form a team around their child
- help make connections with other local support services (as required)
Accessing support
We recognise the importance of providing children with support where they need it most. Support can be provided from:
- KU’s child friendly clinics located on the grounds of several KU venues in NSW and Victoria;
- within the early childhood education and care service or school your child attends;
- at your home; or
- at an agreed location within the local community.
KU is a registered provider of services under the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offering both NDIS-funded and fee-for-service options. A referral is not required.
Locations
New South Wales
Cobbitty
On the grounds of KU Cobbitty Preschool
Address: 296 Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty NSW 2570
Days: Wednesday, Thursday
Phone: 02 4620 0091
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Macarthur area
KU Starting Points Macarthur
Address: 14 Waterhouse Rd, Airds NSW 2560
Days: Thursday
Phone: 02 4620 0091
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Penrith
KU Penrith Regional Office
Address: 69 Derby St, Penrith NSW 2750
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Phone: 0428 380 031
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Victoria
Wyndham City Council area
On the grounds of KU Birnbial Kindergarten
Address: Birnbial Family Centre, 84 Holyoake Pde, Manor Lakes VIC 3024
Days: Wednesday to Friday
Phone: 0411 317 419
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Maidstone
On the grounds of KU Maidstone Children’s Centre
Address: 7-9 Hampstead Rd Maidstone VIC 3012
Days: Wednesday to Friday
Phone: 0411 317 419
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