Communication includes more than spoken words. Children may communicate through sounds, gestures, facial expressions, movement, speech or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Some children may need additional support to understand language, express their thoughts and needs or communicate successfully with others.
Our therapists build on your child’s existing communication strengths and support them to develop communication and language skills in ways that are meaningful and accessible to them.
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 to understand others and express themselves. This may include understanding words and instructions, communicating needs, building vocabulary, combining words into sentences, having conversations and developing speech clarity.
Yes. Depending on your child’s needs and current skills, we can support them to build early communication skills, such as joint attention (sharing interest in an activity or object), taking turns, using gestures and sounds, and understanding language through play and everyday routines. We may also explore signs, pictures or communication devices to help your child express themselves in ways that work for them.
Yes. Our Early Intervention Specialists have experience using a variety of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) approaches, including key word signs, communication boards, and high-tech devices and apps. These can help children express themselves alongside or instead of spoken words. We work with your family and your child’s care team to support communication methods that suit their needs and skills.
We use your child’s interests, play and everyday activities to create meaningful opportunities for communication. We work closely with you to develop strategies that support your child’s understanding and help them express themselves.
Yes. We share practical ways to support communication during your everyday routines, such as mealtimes, getting dressed, reading and playing. Strategies are tailored to your child’s communication needs and your family’s routines
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.
