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Preston

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

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Early Start Australia Preston has been leading the way for paediatric allied health and for young children with Autism in Victoria since 2009

We were the first to bring the ground-breaking Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) program to Australian families and proudly offer the rigorous ESDM training that is required for professionals.

When facing unknown challenges with your child, our multidisciplinary team will bring together the right interventions for your child and family. We know that parent and caregiver wellbeing plays an important part in improving a child’s outcomes and we want to work in partnership with you to help achieve your child’s goals.

We provide psychology, occupational therapy and speech and language pathology services to children and young people (0-18 years) in the Preston area and believe in the enormous potential that lies within every child and young person.

Whether it’s individual therapy, a community program (support in kinder and school), parent coaching or via telehealth, we help find the mode of delivery that works for you and your child.

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

466 Plenty Road
Preston VIC 3072

Call

1300 372 439

Fax

03 9596 8783

Email

[email protected]

Open Today: 9am - 5pm

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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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Psychology and counselling

Our child psychologists provide guidance to support learning and development, helping children and young people better understand their emotions and thoughts. Through tailored strategies, they empower individuals to function well in their communities, be able to regulate emotions, maintain and enhance their mental health, fostering resilience, and overall wellbeing.

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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

We were the first to bring the ground-breaking Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) program to Australian families and proudly offer the rigorous ESDM training that is required for professionals.

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-centred model, supporting caregivers and children to develop skills, knowledge and understanding as we all work together.

Therapy support services for schools including screening programs, therapy support and education to help children improve participation and reach their full potential.

Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets is an approach to speech disorders that encompasses the use of physical prompts to give a client sensory feedback about the positioning of their lips, tongue and jaw.

Meet our Clinical Manager at Preston

Dr Elizabeth Briggs

Clinical Manager

Elizabeth is a registered clinical psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society.

She has a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and provides counselling services to children, adolescents and adults both at the clinic and at schools. Elizabeth’s professional interests are in Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, parenting support and childhood challenging behaviours.

Elizabeth has experience in early intervention and working with children on the autism spectrum.

She has worked as an Applied Behaviour Analyst (ABA) therapist and program supervisor, and works with children and adults using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Behaviour Intervention and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Elizabeth finds her work as a clinical psychologist rewarding and enjoys working with people from a variety of different backgrounds and life stages. She has a warm and supportive treatment approach and is dedicated to assisting her clients.