0438 563 692
“NOTHING WILL WORK UNLESS YOU DO.”
MAYA ANGELOU
What To Expect At Your Visit
During our first meeting i will take the time to get to know your familie's needs and outline the ways in which i can support you to create the desired outcomes. Together we will formulate a plan of action and discuss realistic expectations and goals for your family and/or child. My professional experience and knowledge will help to get your family on track.
About me
Having worked in the Early Intervention field for nearly 10 years, i have experience as an Educational Adviser and Key Worker. I can support you to develop the skills to incorporate therapeutic activities into everyday life and to confidently support the learning and developmental needs of your child. With a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and a Masters of Special Needs Education, i have experience in working with children from birth to 12 years of age, both in educational settings and in a home environment. I believe in a family centred and flexible approach to collaborating with families and can work with you and your child in a variety of ways. Families can access services privately or using NDIS funding, give me a call and we can discuss your needs and how i may be able to assist you.
Services
Transition To School
Supporting skills development to prepare for transitioning to Prep. Offered within the home and at an Early Childhood Program. Support can also include exploring school options and making a choice on the right school for your child.
Theraputic Interventions
Identifying and planning interventions in partnership with families and implementing strategies to support skill development. This can occur at home or at school or in an Early Childhood Program. Skill development can include
working on concentration and attention to task
Comprehension and reading skills (and pre-reading for younger children)
Following instructions and completing tasks
problem solving skills
Emotional regulation
Planning Preparation
Support to allow families the time to discuss and make a plan around their goals and what they would like from their NDIS planning meetings and how to prepare to gain the most from their plan.
Education Consutancy
Providing consultation to services such as Kindergartens, Early Childhood services and Primary Schools. This can include visits to the service to implement strategies, provide support around developing Individual Learning Plans (ILP) or Individual Education Plans (IEP) and developing the physical environment to support the learning needs of the children attending.
Family Support
Providing consultancy to families who are experiencing challenges with aspects of family life. This can include behavioural concerns, routines (bed time, meals/feeding), play or other aspects that families can find difficult. We work together to solve current problems and improve interactions and behaviour. I will help you “re-frame” your reactions and provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles.
