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Manly

Evidence-based early intervention and therapy services for children, young adults and families across Australia.

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Early Start Australia Manly is a leading provider of quality allied health supports to children and families on the Northern Beaches of Sydney

Our Manly clinic is the first ESA dedicated early intervention centre in NSW providing evidence-informed autism supports and early interventions including the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) approach.

Our experienced and multidisciplinary team provides psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, art therapy, early intervention and off-site services to children aged 0-10 years. We also provide comprehensive assessment services including diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and a range of other allied health assessment.

The Manly therapy team is passionate about providing interventions and supports and offers the unique Little Oaks and Community program within the clinic and local community. A complimentary 30 minute information session can be booked in with one of our fantastic practitioners to found out more about our programs and availability.

Our team works collaboratively with families and believe in the enormous potential that lies within every child and young person.

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Clinic contact details

Building 4, 33 North Head Drive
Manly NSW 2095

Call

1300 372 439

Fax

(02) 9064 5011

Email

[email protected]

Open Today: 9am - 5pm

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Immediate availability for early intervention, speech pathology, occupational therapy and music therapy appointments. Contact the clinic to book an appointment today.

How we can help your child

From early intervention support to therapy services, we offer tailored plans that support your child’s development.

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Art therapy

Art therapy takes an art-based approach when talking-based therapy isn’t enough or right for some people.

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Psychology and counselling

Our child psychologists support your learning and development, help you understand your emotions and thoughts, and maintain and improve mental health.

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Speech and language pathology

Our speech pathologists support you to develop speech and language to build confident communication, literacy, and social participation.

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ESDM therapy

Support your child's progress and help them participate fully in life with the Early Start Denver Model.

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Occupational therapy

Our occupational therapists help you take part in daily activities, like self care and school work, by supporting regulation, teaching skills and adapting tasks.

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Programs

As part of your therapy journey your therapist we may recommend some specific therapy programs to assist in achieving your goals including:

Little Oaks is for children under five years of age, particularly toddlers, with known developmental delays, autism or disabilities.

Dysgraphia is a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in written expression.

Children and teenagers with dysgraphia often display troubles with spelling, handwriting, written expression, and clarity and accuracy of writing.

Provides tailored and individualised programs for children, delivered in homes, childcare, kindergarten and all natural settings.

Provides families with flexibility, offering regular sessions with an allied health assistant at home, kindergarten, childcare and all natural environments, targeting goals in the community setting.

Meet our clinical manager at Manly

Rachel Daruty

Clinical Manager

Rachel Daruty is a Senior Speech Pathologist with over 14 years of experience working with children and families across various settings.

She began her career in government and not-for-profit organisations, providing expert support and best practices for neurodivergent individuals, children with intellectual disabilities, and those with other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Rachel has extensive experience in training and consulting with professionals in schools, preschools, group homes, residential care, and allied health fields.

She is highly skilled in working with early language and phonological awareness development, as well as strategies to support children with challenging behaviours while enhancing their communication and social skills.

She later transitioned into leadership roles, serving as a manager for multiple NDIS providers.

In this capacity, she guided clinicians in delivering best-practice support to children with learning and developmental challenges in school, home, and clinical environments.

Passionate about empowering her team, Rachel possesses a deep understanding of clinical guidelines, strong problem-solving abilities, and a multidisciplinary approach.

She is dedicated to working with children with severe developmental delays, integrating strategies from various allied health disciplines while adapting interventions to each child’s natural environment and daily functionality.