Learning to use the toilet can take time, and some children may need additional support to understand their body signals, communicate their needs or participate in the toileting routine.
Our therapists work with your child and family to identify barriers and develop practical toileting strategies that suit your child’s individual needs and everyday routines.
Support is tailored to your child and may include visual routines, communication strategies, sensory and environmental adjustments, gradual skill-building and collaboration with family members and educators. Strategies are introduced at your child’s pace, with a focus on positive and respectful toileting experiences.
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 can support children who are learning to use the toilet, feel uncomfortable in the bathroom or find parts of the toileting routine challenging. This may include recognising body cues, communicating when they need to go, managing clothing, wiping and washing hands.
Readiness looks different for every child. We work with you to explore their current skills, awareness of body cues, communication and comfort with the bathroom. Together, we identify a starting point and supports that suit your child.
Depending on your child’s needs and current skills, we may focus on recognising when they need the toilet, asking to go, feeling comfortable sitting on the toilet and following the toileting routine. We can also support skills for managing clothing, wiping, flushing and handwashing.
Yes. We explore what may be making the experience uncomfortable, such as noise, seating, smells or uncertainty about the routine. We work gradually to build familiarity and confidence, using supports that help your child feel safe and comfortable.
Yes. With your consent, we collaborate with educators and your child’s wider care team to share strategies and support a consistent approach across environments.
Constipation and pain can make toileting difficult. We encourage families to seek advice from their GP and can work alongside health professionals to support your child’s comfort, routines and skill development.
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.
