Special Needs Support

Our speech pathologists all have the experience and  training to help with children who need more specialised support. 

We can offer assessment and therapy in the areas of:

Feeding (tactile sensitivity), dribbling

Augmentative communication  (signing, PECS, visuals)

Language development for pre-verbal children and severe language difficulties

Speech sound development for verbal dyspraxia

Play development

Attention and listening for the non-compliant child

Kiersten Jerrett, Early Intervention Specialist provides Comprehensive Intervention Plans and programs for children with special needs addressing the following:

• Intervention Plans and Programs	Range of sessions available
  Play skills	1:1 individual therapy
  Social skills	Home support
  Pre-academic skills	Pre-school integration and support
  Positive Behaviour support	Integrated peer groups
  Augmentative Communication	The above sessions can vary depending on the needs of your child.

Julie Chesterfield, Special Educator and Psychologist expertise is in the area of:

• Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessments for children and adolescents

• Individual Therapy for Learning Difficulties - reading, spelling and maths

• Special Provisions for external examinations