Mornington

We provide assessments, early intervention therapies and support to help you thrive

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Early Start Australia Mornington has been providing services to preschool and school aged children on the Mornington Peninsula since 2007.

We offer both individual and group programs at our Somerville clinic as well as community-based appointments and telehealth. We are committed to family centred therapy and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and families.

Your child’s ability to communicate and participate in their daily lives is important business. Therefore, speech therapy and occupational therapy shouldn’t feel like hard work or be a frustrating chore for your child.

We ensure our sessions are fun and inclusive for all involved.

For more information or to book an appointment contact us on 1300 372 439 or submit a service enquiry.

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Clinic contact details

2 Park Lane
Somerville VIC 3912

Call

1300 372 439

Email

[email protected]

Open Today: 8am - 4pm

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Immediate availability for occupational therapy appointments. Contact the clinic to book an appointment today.

How we can help

No matter where you’re at on your therapy journey, we offer a range of services, programs and evidenced-based therapies to realise your goals.

Please note, available services and programs vary between clinics, so please check with your local clinic about their therapy services.

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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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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:

Pencil Grip
Attention and Listening Skills
Gross Motor Skills and Coordination
Self Care
Expressing their Ideas
Understanding Language
Social Skills and using Social Language with Peers
Phonological Awareness

We run small social skills groups for children experiencing difficulties fitting in at school or with their peers.

Meet our principal at Mornington

Cynthia Waits

Acting Practice Principal

Cynthia obtained her degrees in the state of Tennessee in the US, including clinical training spanning all age groups and settings with a wide array of concerns including fluency, language learning, executive function, swallowing, phonological skills, and articulation.

She relocated to Melbourne with her family in 2023 and they are enjoying their new home.

Since joining the field, Cynthia has gained over a decade of experience diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders.

She has worked in schools, private clinics, early intervention, home health, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Most of her career has been spent in paediatrics, working with school-aged children aged three to thirteen.

Cynthia has a particular passion for diagnostics as well as working with individuals with ADHD and ASD. She strives to create a therapy setting that is fun and engaging as well as empowering to clients and families.

She is dedicated to continuing to grow her skills and knowledge, seeking continuing education in a variety of topics including paediatric feeding, neurodiversity affirming practices, and meta-cognition.