Therapy through play, supporting children and their families.

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About the program

The Healesville Early Childhood Intervention program provides:

• Assessment for children below school age, who are attending the program
• Developmental education, therapy and family support - individual and small groups
• Centre-based programs
• Home programs
• Support in preschools and child care program
• Parent support - assisting with issues impacting on family well-being
• Links to other services

Eligibility

Services are available for children from birth to school entry who have a delay in two or more areas of their development.

Parent participation

Parents are actively involved in helping their child develop and in helping professionals understand their children. Parents are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the program to gain support, meet other parents and develop skills.

Staff

• Early childhood educator
• Speech pathologist
• Occupational therapist
• Psychologist

Program content

The program focuses on:

• Communication and language
• Attention and listening skills
• Socialisation, play skills and behaviour management
• Motor skills and sensory processing
• Self care and independence

Our values

Healesville Early Childhood Intervention program believes in:

• A family centred service
• Goals that are made jointly with the family based on family priorities
• Trans-disciplinary team work

Referrals

Referrals to the program can be made by:

• Parents
• Maternal and child health nurses
• Local doctors
• Paediatricians
• Preschool teachers
• Preschool field officers
• Child care and children services resource and development officers
• Community health workers
• Any other specialist who works with the child/family