Behaviour is a form of communication. A child’s actions may reflect an unmet need, difficulty communicating, sensory overload, anxiety, uncertainty or feeling overwhelmed by the demands of a situation.
Our therapists work collaboratively with your child, family and educators to understand what may be contributing to the behaviour and develop respectful, practical strategies that promote safety, communication and participation.
Support may include observing your child across everyday environments, exploring patterns surrounding the behaviour and working with the important people in their life. Strategies may focus on communication, co-regulation, sensory needs, predictable routines, environmental adjustments and developing alternative ways for your child to have their needs understood.
Our approach is strengths-based and neuroaffirming, with a focus on understanding your child rather than expecting compliance.
Individualised support for your child and family.
Let’s chat about how we can help.
Complete our enquiry form to tell us about your child, your family’s priorities and the support you are looking for.
When a suitable space becomes available, we will offer your family a place with an Early Intervention Specialist who will become your keyworker and main point of contact.
Your keyworker will meet with your family for a goal setting session. Relevant assessments may also be completed to help us understand your child’s strengths, support needs and everyday participation.
Your keyworker will meet with the wider therapy team to discuss your child’s needs and draw on expertise from occupational therapy, speech pathology, developmental education and psychosocial practice. A personalised goal and support plan will then be developed with your family.
Your keyworker will provide regular therapy with your child and family, working towards meaningful goals within your child’s everyday environments
Not sure what type of therapy your child needs? You don’t need to have everything figured out before contacting us.
Tell us about your child, what is going well and where your family would like support. Our team can answer your questions, discuss whether our service is the right fit and guide you through the next steps.
We provide early intervention support for children under nine across Northern Adelaide.
At Blended Therapy Services, we understand that navigating early intervention can be overwhelming. Here are some common questions we receive.
We support children who find everyday situations challenging, such as transitions, following instructions, participating in daily tasks, changes in routines, sharing or communicating their needs. Families may seek support for behaviours such as hitting, biting, throwing, absconding (running away), verbal aggression or difficulties with emotional regulation.
We aim to understand what your child’s behaviour is communicating and what may be contributing to it. We consider their communication, sensory needs, emotions, skills and environment, then work with you to build skills and find strategies that support them.
Depending on the function of your child’s behaviour—what they are communicating or trying to achieve—we can help them build skills to recognise emotions and body cues, communicate their needs, ask for help or a break, navigate transitions and express frustration safely. The skills we focus on are individual to your child and guided by what matters to your family.
Yes. We collaborate with educators and your child’s wider care team to share strategies and support your child across their everyday environments.
Yes. We work closely with families to develop practical strategies that fit your routines. This may include adapting activities or the environment, using visual supports and finding ways to support communication and regulation.
We provide early intervention support for children under nine across Northern Adelaide. Our team can support your child and family across a range of developmental areas and everyday activities.
Support for children aged 0–9 years across Northern Adelaide.
Blended Therapy Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians across Australia. We admire the Kaurna peoples spiritual and physical connection with the land on which we gather, learn and grow.
Our therapy is underpinned by partnership and our journey involves listening and learning to achieve a better future.
