Early childhood intervention is all about giving children with developmental delay or disability, and their families, supports to enable the child to have the best possible start in life. Through early childhood intervention, infants, and young children as well as their families, can get specialised supports and services. These services aim to promote the:
- Child’s development
- Family and child’s wellbeing
- Child taking part in their community.
Who can access the early childhood approach?
Usually, you would’ve already discussed your concerns, or your child’s disability, with your doctor, child health nurse, or other health professional. You don’t need a diagnosis from a medical professional to access support through our early childhood approach.
A child younger than 6 with developmental concerns can be supported by an early childhood partner with connection to early supports. They may also be supported by mainstream and community services.
What support services are available?
Early childhood partners have teams of professionals with experience and clinical expertise in working with young children with developmental delay or disability and their families. We chose them as partners for their specialist skills in early childhood intervention. They focus on delivering family-centred supports using a best-practice model.
- Speech Pathology: Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering and using voice.
- Occupational Therapy: Help your child complete everyday tasks to the best of their ability by developing skills to overcome emotional, social and physical challenges.
- Dietetics: The Dietitian can assist children and their families make lifestyle changes to support their growth, health and development.
- Physiotherapists can provide assessment, advice and treatment for children and teenagers 0-17 years. We can help with: Babies who have a positional head turn, an area of flattened head shape or a tight neck muscle on one side, achieving developmental milestones e.g. rolling, crawling, walking, running, posture of the body, spine, hips, knees and feet, toe-walking, balance and coordination and so much more.
For more information please visit NDIS Early Childhood Approach or seek support from our team of passionate Early Childhood Professionals at Inspired.
