Understand and support your child’s emotional and mental health needs
A psychosocial disability is not in itself a complete diagnosis. Rather, it’s the effect that mental health conditions can have on a person’s everyday life. It’s the limitations they face in a social environment or everyday activities because of a mental health condition, and it can present in many ways including challenges with concentration, stamina, interaction and more.
With the right support, your child’s ability to participate in day-to-day life can greatly improve. Families, working alongside service providers, can help them improve participation in the community. Early intervention therapy is also critical in improving their quality of life, offering tools to manage their mental health condition directly, as early in life as possible. This gives your child the best chance to overcome the barriers of their diagnosis, and tackle life with confidence.
Effective therapies to support psychosocial disabilities
Address your child’s mental health condition and psychosocial disability with tailored support across a range of therapies.
Psychology
Our team of psychologists provides support for your child’s emotional wellbeing and mental health, developing tailored strategies and guidance for coping with the challenges they may face. Our comprehensive assessments can support a diagnosis.
Speech pathology
Speech therapy helps develop communication skills, community interaction, social interaction and emotional regulation.
Occupational therapy
Our therapists address your child’s sensory, motor, and social-emotional needs. We work directly on building your child’s capacity to regulate their emotional, physical and sensory responses to challenging situations. The goal is to enable them to participate fully in day-to-day life.
School readiness
Our team of therapists help your child develop the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school.
Positive behaviour support
Our behaviour therapists use positive reinforcement to teach coping strategies and social skills.
Social work
We bring children and families together with community resources, counselling and advocacy.
Early Start Australia support for mental health
Our holistic approach to support mental illness challenges brings together therapists from many disciplines for more holistic care
Let our team of passionate therapists help your child unlock their full potential.
We’ll work closely with you to improve their language, cognitive and social skills with personalised therapy plans and assessments, so they can connect better with you and experience the world with more freedom and joy.
Find a clinic near you
We have clinics in every state and territory providing assessments, early childhood intervention therapies, and support to help you thrive.
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The Early Start Australia promise
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.
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.
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.
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.