Early Childhood Development
Play-based, family-coached therapy for children under 6 — communication, motor, sensory and behaviour foundations.
The first six years are when communication, movement, play and behaviour foundations are laid. If a child is not yet talking, not reaching for toys, not responding to their name, or is struggling with sleep, feeding or big feelings, early support changes the trajectory. Our Early Childhood Development program works through play — the way young children naturally learn — with the parent in the room for every session, so the same approach carries on through the day at home. Goals are written down, sessions are logged, and progress is reviewed with you rather than assumed.
At your home, at our centre, or online — whichever suits your child and your day
Who this supports
- Children under 6 who are not talking, or using very few words
- Children who do not respond to their name, make eye contact or point to share
- Delayed crawling, walking, sitting balance or hand use
- Sensory differences — covering ears, avoiding textures, seeking constant movement
- Tantrums, aggression, self-injury or difficulty settling and sleeping
- Feeding difficulties and strong food refusal
- Families waiting for, or unsure about, an autism or developmental diagnosis
How we help
- Play-based one-to-one sessions matched to the child's interests, not a worksheet
- Communication first — requesting, pointing, imitating, turn-taking and early words
- Motor and sensory support — gross motor, fine motor, handwriting readiness and sensory regulation
- Behaviour understood as communication, with prevention strategies rather than punishment
- Parent coaching in the room, then a simple home routine you can keep up
- Speech, occupational and behaviour therapy coordinated in one plan where needed
- Session notes, package balance and progress visible to you in the family portal
How the program runs
Free pre-assessment conversation
You describe what you are seeing at home and what worries you most. A senior clinician listens and suggests the right starting point — no charge, no obligation.
Developmental assessment
Standardised tools and play-based observation map where your child stands across communication, motor, sensory, play and self-help skills.
A plan you can follow
Goals are written in plain language, scheduled into sessions, and shared with you so you always know what we are working on and why.
Therapy through play, with you in the room
Sessions use toys, movement and routines your child already enjoys, and your therapist coaches you to carry the same approach between sessions.
Reviews and next steps
Periodic clinician reviews check progress against the plan and tell you honestly whether to continue, intensify, or move on to school readiness or school support.
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