Specialised services

Specialist support services for all ages and abilities.

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Mealtimes and feeding therapy

Our mealtimes team can assist with managing difficulties with eating or drinking including swallowing (dysphagia), food refusal and sensory issues, and disordered eating.

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Positive Behaviour Support

Address challenging behaviours and help your child experience life with more confidence.

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Early Intensive Education Supports (ABA)

Help improve your child’s social, communication and learning skills. From autism support to other developmental conditions, explore an ABA therapy treatment plan.

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ESDM (Early Start Denver Model)

Work with ESDM-certified therapists to support your child’s progress and help them participate fully in life.

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Kindy Uplift QLD

Services for Kindy Uplift providers with Early Start.

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Early Childhood Approach

Our early childhood teams work collaboratively with you and your family to support your child’s development at home, at childcare and in the community.

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Assistive technology

Our therapists can help you explore a range of technology options to maximise your communication, mobility and independence.

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Alternative augmentative communication

Supporting people with communication difficulties augmentative communication (AAC) strategies.

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DIR / floortime

Comprehensive, evidence-informed therapy approach supporting children with developmental challenges.

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Lidcombe program (for stuttering)

The Lidcombe Program is an evidence-infirmed behavioural treatment for children who stutter.

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Hanen program

Evidence-informed and world-renowned parent-training programs designed to teach parents how to implement speech and language therapy into their everyday activities with their child.

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Lego therapy

Helps children with communication and social developmental difficulties develop and reinforce language, play, and social skills.

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School readiness

Support your child prior to commencing school or during school transitions to develop the skills they need to be confident and independent at school.

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Toilet training

Help children develop independence using a toilet by analysing the child’s current physical skills, sensory and behaviour patterns and daily routines.

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PROMPT

Supporting speech disorders that encompasses the use of physical prompts to give a client sensory feedback about the positioning of their lips, tongue and jaw.

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Serial casting

Serial casting is an evidence-based intervention for regaining range of movement in the lower limbs.

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Hip helpers

Hip helpers can be an effective tool to use in therapy providing pelvic stability as well as aligning the legs under the hips to facilitate the development of hip stability and control.

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Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is a great way to provide a fun and engaging form of physiotherapy; making use of the natural buoyancy and the heat and resistance of water to help develop new movement skills and strength.

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The Early Start Australia promise

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Holistic care and treatment plans

Our multi-disciplinary team works together with you to understand your child’s needs. From there, we’ll develop a plan with evidence-based strategies. Work with us to achieve your goals and enjoy a better quality of life.

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Australia-wide reach

With clinics in every state and territory, and an experienced team of therapists. Find help when you need it, where you need it.

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Registered NDIS provider

We are a registered NDIS provider and are here to help you on your NDIS journey. We provide quality and safe services, follow NDIS requirements, and support your needs and goals.

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Early intervention at all stages

Early intervention is not just for young children. We offer therapies that cater to all ages, needs and abilities, and we know the sooner you start your therapy journey, the better your outcomes. With us, you can learn new skills and enjoy more freedom and control in your life.

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We have clinics in every state and territory providing assessments, early childhood intervention therapies, and support to help you thrive.

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