NDIS Early Intervention Support Services and Paediatric Therapy
At Connect2Care, we provide evidence-based paediatric therapy to infants, young children, and adolescents up to the age of 18 years.
Fostering development in the early years is crucial to achieving the best outcomes for our children. The focus is on growth, skill development and empowering parents and caregivers to support their children to reach their full potential. Our experienced therapists provide a wide range of early childhood and paediatric supports, including Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, and Dietetics.
Our Paediatric therapy sessions are designed to be fun and engaging, using play-based activities to progress development, working towards achieving milestones. Where appropriate Connect2Care adopt a ‘key worker ndis’ model, providing early intervention support services to ensure that families have a single point of contact who is responsible for ensuring a coordinated and holistic service, leading to exceptional family experiences and better outcomes.
Assisting children to reach developmental milestones, including crawling, sitting and walking.
Speech therapy to support language development.
Play based sessions with a physiotherapist who can build strength and balance improving a child’s confidence to engage in sports and socialise with their friends.
Support with sensory processing difficulties, helping a child to process the input they are receiving to ensure they can engage in the world around them.
Psychological support for children and families, adopting an individualised approach to address behaviour or emotional needs as they arise.
Connect2Care Therapists are fun, engaging and flexible, ensuring they have the ability to interact with children of all ages and with varying interests.
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Mobile Paediatric Therapy
Mobile Paediatric Therapy
Connect2Care offers a mobile service, ensuring our team of therapists can support our children and families in their homes, schools or childcare settings. Engaging and educating the broader network of people surrounding a child to support their development is a key ingredient when working with this age group.
Those Who May Benefit from Early Childhood Intervention Services
Those Who May Benefit from Early Childhood Intervention Services
Early intervention is pivotal to progressing the development of a child in their early years, particularly when they are showing early signs of developmental delay. It can typically be defined as working with children who are under the age of 7 years old, however the support can last beyond this if required. Our team of professionals are skilled to work with many children who display varying areas of developmental delay.
Common conditions that we would support include, but are not limited to:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Learning Disability
- Sensory Regulation Difficulties
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Global Developmental Delay
- Delayed Fine or Gross Motor Development
- Handwriting Development
- Social Skills
- Dyspraxia
- Dyslexia
- Behaviour Support
- Parent Support and Coaching
- Assessment and Report Writing
- School Readiness Skills
The Key Worker NDIS Model for Early Intervention Therapy
The Key Worker NDIS Model for Early Intervention Therapy
At Connect2Care, we understand that receiving treatment from multiple Therapists can be overwhelming, especially for young children and families, who are engaging with allied health professionals for the first time.
The Key Worker NDIS Model for Early Intervention works by having one key point of contact who can coordinate services for your child, engaging the appropriate professionals at the correct time. Using this model, we can assign a competent and niche-specific therapist, such as a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist, to work with your child depending on their needs.
FAQs
Early intervention under the NDIS involves timely assistance given to children who are suffering from developmental delays or disabilities. This can provide a boost to their abilities and independence. Early intervention may help enable such children to achieve their objectives early, increase their confidence, and reduce their long-term support requirements.
For early intervention assistance under NDIS, children aged less than 9 with a permanent disability are eligible. Children aged less than 6 with developmental issues are also eligible for help without a diagnosis. Through assessments conducted by early childhood partners that evaluate development needs and potential gains from early intervention, eligibility is determined.
Under NDIS, a formal diagnosis is not required for children younger than 6 to access early intervention support through the NDIS. If there are issues of concern regarding your child’s development, you can get in touch with a local early childhood partner who can help assess your child’s needs and connect you with the right supports. This approach emphasises timely support to help your child reach their potential.
Early intervention under the NDIS includes a wide gamut of therapies targeted to support children with developmental delays or disabilities. These include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and behavioural therapy. They are channelised to enhance communication, motor skills, and social participation. Additionally, tools such as Assistive Technology and parent training are provided to help families foster their child’s development.
If you intend to access early intervention services through Connect2Care, you can visit their website to choose among their available therapies and services. They offer mobile therapy services, including Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy, which are tailored to your child’s needs. Moreover, Connect2Care provides resources, such as the NDIS Calculator, which can facilitate planning and navigating your NDIS journey.
Yes, early intervention services are covered by NDIS funding for children under 9 suffering from developmental delays or disabilities. These supports endeavour to improve your child’s development and participation in daily activities. Through assessments by early childhood partners who evaluate developmental needs and potential benefits from early intervention, eligibility is evaluated.
Early intervention services help build your child’s skills by providing targeted therapies that could improve communication, motor abilities, and social interaction. These supports boost confidence and independence, helping your child reach important milestones sooner. Addressing challenges early sets a strong foundation for lifelong learning and growth.
During an early intervention session, expect personalised support tailored to your child’s unique needs, often involving play-based activities to develop key skills. Therapists work closely with both you and your child to set goals and monitor progress. Sessions are friendly, engaging, and designed to make your child feel comfortable and motivated.
Based on your child’s needs and NDIS plan, the frequency of early intervention sessions varies, generally from weekly to fortnightly. Therapists will recommend a schedule that takes into account the child’s progress and your family’s routine. Regular reviews will ensure the support for the child stays effective and flexible over time.
To avail Connect2Care’s early intervention services, you can reach out directly via their website or contact them through e-mail. Mobile therapy services, including Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy, tailored to your child’s needs, are offered by them. Connect2Care also provides resources like the NDIS Calculator to facilitate planning and navigating your NDIS journey.
