Wembley

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

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Early Start Australia Wembley is the first dedicated early intervention centre in Western Australia providing evidence-based autism supports and early interventions including the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) approach to West Australian families

Our experienced and multidisciplinary team provide a range of allied health supports including psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language pathology services to children aged 0-8 years in the Western suburbs of Perth.

We also provide comprehensive assessment services including diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).

The Wembley therapy team is passionate about providing evidence based supports and is home to the unique Little Oaks Early Intervention program based on the ESDM approach. Our team works collaboratively with families and believe in the enormous potential that lies within every child and young person.

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

200 Cambridge Street
Wembley WA 6014

timer icon  Open Today: 9am - 5pm

Immediate availability for physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational 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.

Programs

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

The use of alternative augmentative communication (AAC) strategies can support people with communication difficulties.

When working with children we use a family-centered model, supporting caregivers and children to develop skills, knowledge and understanding as we all work together.

Evidence-based, multimedia program to help children improve their social and emotional resilience. 

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

Little Oaks is for children under five years of age, particularly toddlers, with known developmental delays, Autism or disabilities to help prepare children for kindergarten.

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.

Our therapists support positive mealtime interactions, and guide self-determination in feeding for children with restricted range or intake of food and for families who are finding mealtimes challenging.

An evidence-based parent-training program which promotes speech and language in children aged 0-5 years with a language delay.

Meet our clinical manager at Wembley

Rowena Shenton Park Subiaco 3 scaled

Rowena Mackiewicz

Practice Principal

Rowena Mackiewicz is an experienced speech pathologist with a commitment to working collaboratively with families to support their child’s communication needs.

She has long held a special interest in working with children with Autism and their families and is passionate about supporting individuals to live a good life.

Rowena has always been committed to her own professional journey and loves to learn new and exciting ways to improve interventions.

She incorporates many different techniques into her practice. She loves to work with therapists from other disciplines in the best interest of the clients she supports. 

Rowena has training in Autism Diagnostic Assessments, It takes Two to Talk, More than Words, Talkability, Key Word Sign and Secret Agents Society facilitation.

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Early Start Australia is part of the APM Group, a global human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 1 million people each year. To view all current opportunities to join our team visit the APM Careers website by clicking the button below.

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Clinic contact details

200 Cambridge Street
Wembley WA 6014

Opening hours

Monday : 9am - 5pm
Tuesday : 9am - 5pm
Wednesday : 9am - 5pm
Thursday : 9am - 5pm
Friday : 9am - 5pm