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Helping Children with Autism Package (HCWA)
Autism Advisor Program (AAP)
$
Early Days Workshops
PlayConnect Playgroups
Raising Children Network
Medicare Items
Positive Partnerships Workshops
You can apply for up to $12,000 funding to spend on approved therapy programs
For children under 6 years with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD)
Workshops for parents/carers to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
These are free
Playgroups for children (0- 6 years)
with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD) and their parents/carers
These are free
A website with information about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD),
services, supports and types of
therapies
Medicare has 4 options for helping
parents/carers to get money back for private therapy programs for
children with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)
Face to face and online workshops
and learning modules for
parents/carers who have a school aged child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD)
Phone
1300 881 971
Find out all about workshops and
information sessions to help you to work closely with your
child’s school
www.positivepartnerships.com.au
Phone
1300 978 611
Email: autismadvisor@autism
spectrum.org.au
To ask an
Autism Advisor
for a
Medicare Information Factsheet
Phone
1800 171 882
Email: admin@playgroupnsw.
com.au
A playgroup may be running in your area. If
not, when there are enough families
registered one may be organised
www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nsw
Go to:
www.raisingchildren.net.au/autism
Follow the links to:
Learning about autism
Service pathfinder
Guide to therapies
Parent forum
Go to:
Please contact Early Days to register your interest
for a workshop.
(02) 8977 8353
You can find out more information about the
workshops at
www.autismspectrum.org.
au/earlydaysworkshops
Phone
1300 978 611
Email: autismadvisor@autism
spectrum.org.au
You can speak to an Autism Advisor to get information, answer
questions and to help you apply for the
funding
www.autismspectrum.org.au/aap
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If you would like more up to date information, please contact the NSW Autism Advisor Program
NSW Autism Advisor Program
List of approved organisations for spending Autism Advisor funding
Metro North (Cumberland Prospect)
Organisation contact details (include consortium members)
Approach Programs Area coverage
ABA Link & Respite Services
ABAlink Autism Intervention and Respite Services Location: Artarmon Address: Suite 5, Level 1, 112 – 114 Hampden Road, Artarmon Phone: 02 9411 4618 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.abalink.com.au/home.php
Applied Behavioural Analysis Early Intervention Therapy
Functional ABA Program
Free initial consult with families
Functional assessments
Report Writing
ABA programs
Home and school based therapy
One-on-one therapy
Therapist Training on ABA
Free Parent Training with ABA Program
Supply of senior and junior ABA therapist when possible
Sydney-wide – please contact to discuss your location
ASPIRE
Aspire Address: 37/8 Avenue of the Americas Newington, 2127 Phone: 02 9739 9798 Web: www.aspireearlyintervention.com
Email: [email protected]
ABA Approach Multidisciplinary team including Psychologists, Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapist
ABA Therapy
Centre but mostly home based therapy.
Assessments including school, preschool, speech and psychology for intervention
First Steps – 2.5 hour a week in home ABA program over 16 weeks Individual Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychology (joint sessions available) Socials skills groups – 2 different age groups and can do school visits Training
NSW Metro
Autism Advisor Program (NSW)
Autism Advisor Program (AAP)
$
Regular workshops on ABA training, skill building, development and communication
Parent training (home based support e.g. toilet training, eating and sleeping)
Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) workshops Therapy delivered in the home and at the Aspire office. Saturday appointments available
Ashley Hopfe Speech Pathology Ashley Hopfe Speech Pathology Address: 26 Vianney Cres, Toongabbie, 2146 Phone: 0402158662 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Mobile service
Maternity Leave November 2014
Penrith, Mt Druitt, Parramatta, Kellyville and surrounding suburbs
Assessments & Behavioural Intervention (ABi) Assessments & Behavioural Intervention (ABi) Address: 155 Marion St, Leichardt, NSW, 2040 Locations of Service: Leichardt Bella Vista Miranda Phone: 02 97970406 Website: www.abinsw.org.au
Behavioural approach with ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) programs by a multidisciplinary team.
ABA
Behaviour management using Applied Behaviour Analysis Principles and Positive Behaviour Support
All programs are individualised
Clinic based at 3 locations
Home/preschool/school based available
Focus on challenging behaviour, pre/school skills, communication, social skills
Multi-Disciplinary team
School holiday groups available
Medicare available
Metro Sydney
Autism Assist
Carlingford Speech & Language Centre Pty Ltd Katherine Lawrence Location: 16 Elbon Avenue, Epping 2121 Phone: 02 9876 4962 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Epping
Michelle Oakes Address: Suite 56, 15-17 Terminus Street, Castle Hill NSW 2154 Phone: 02 9894 0622
Speech pathology
Speech Pathology
Assessment
Individual clinic based therapy
Home, school, preschool consultations
Case conferences
Castle Hill
Autism Central Pty Ltd Trading as Therapy United
Autism Central Address: mobile based service Phone: 0457 312 117 Email: [email protected] Second Email: [email protected]
Parent capacity building Hanen SCERTS
Speech Pathology Occupational Therapy and Therapy Tutors
Multidisciplinary team work together to plan and support children
Program starts with an assessment phase which leads to an individualised therapy plan
Intervention plan will be completed by the appropriate range of therapists and therapy tutors
Home and community based service
All programs are coordinated by the company director
Mandarin and Indian dialects spoken within team
North West Sydney - Beecroft, Epping, Eastwood, Carlingford, Ryde, West Ryde, Macquarie Park, The Hills area, Blacktown, Kellyville, Parramatta, Harris Park, Merrylands, Granville, Guildford, Villawood.
Autism Connections
Integrated Children’s OT Phone: 0431 912 369
Email: [email protected]
Location: Winston Hills
Lynne Bullen
Relationship
Development
Intervention
Occupational
Therapy
Relationship Development Intervention (mobile service to home)
Develops the parent-child guiding relationship
Develops flexibility & reduces anxiety
Develops social awareness & friendship readiness
Promotes problem solving & learning readiness
Works with parents rather than directly with the child
Occupational Therapy (mobile service to home, preschool or school)
Fussy eating – SOS feeding program trained
Sleep difficulties
Support with toileting
Sensory processing
Attention and concentration
Fine motor, gross motor & play skills
Parramatta, Blacktown &
Hills District
Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT)
Building Blocks Location: Frenchs Forest Phone: 02 8977 8341 Web: www.autismspectrum.org.au Email: [email protected]
Transdisciplinary Making the Connection
Introductory service for families at home
Includes planning, preparation and provision of a written report. *There is the option to have a free phone consultation to understand Building Blocks services.
Building the Foundations
A series of fortnightly sessions designed to implement and review the progress of your child’s Early Intervention Plan.
Therapy addressing areas such as play skills, communication, social interaction, behaviour, sensory regulation, motor skills, transition to school and key pre-academic skills
Occupational Therapy/ Speech Pathology/ Psychology
Home based or School based (conducted in classroom with playground support as needed)
Transition to School
Transitional support for children going to schools and other educational settings
Parent Training
Hanen More Than Words appropriate for non-verbal and early verbal stages
Hanen Talkability is for children who have higher functioning verbal skills and looks more at pragmatics
Centre Based Program (State funded program – admin fee can be DSS funding)
Child and Parent components
Metro Sydney Toongabie
Diagnostic Assessment Service Location: Families have to travel to Frenchs Forest Phone: 02 8977 8316 Web: www.autismspectrum.org.au
Assessment and information service
Comprehensive Assessment for Intervention/Transition Planning A comprehensive evaluation of a child’s functioning across multiple domains. The assessment provides specific information about the child in terms of cognitive abilities, social skills, communication and behaviour, in order to guide and generate an individualized intervention and/or transition plan.
Frenchs Forest
Education Outreach Location: Across NSW dependent on availability Phone: 02 8868 8500 Web: www.autismspectrum.org.au
School consultation
School Based Educational Outreach
Intensive consultation including observations and report of recommendations
Professional development for staff Review consultation
NSW
Belinda Waddington Speech Pathology
Belinda Waddington Speech Pathology Location: Winston hills; mobile service Phone: 0415464142 Email: [email protected]
Child based approach
Speech Pathology
Preschool/school visits
Focusing on speech and language
Winston Hills area
Blacktown Speech Pathology
Blacktown Speech Pathology -Dikea Tziogas Address: 36 Stanley Street, Blacktown Phone: 0418 401 504
Speech pathology
Speech Pathology
Assessments Centre based treatment sessions
Social skills groups during school terms
Pre-school and school visits (where available)
Clinic open Monday to Saturday
Wide variety of therapy approaches available
Family centred goal setting
Communication systems tailored to individual children’s needs (e.g. PECS, Signing)
Blacktown, Hills District and surrounding area
Bright Eyes Early Intervention
Bright Eyes Early Intervention Location: Pymble Address: 14/ 19-23 Bridge st, Pymble, 2074 Phone: 02 9440 8521 Web: www.beei.com.au
Behavioural Intervention/ ABA Psychology
Early Intervention programs based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Programs range from parent implemented to intensive early behavioural intervention programs. Services are provided at the clinic but home and pre/school visits are available.
Psychology sessions to work on anxiety, social skills etc
School consultations and behavioural consultations are available
School readiness group as well as social skills groups are run on a weekly basis.
Metro Sydney and Regional NSW
Carol Burleigh Speech Pathology Carol Burleigh Speech Pathology 10a Leamington Road Dundas 2117 Phone: (02) 88122 303 Mobile: 0402 829 290 Email: [email protected]
Speech pathology Speech Pathology
Centre based, home and school based visits
Cantonese speaking therapist
Saturday appointments available
Flexible approach to therapy provision
Experience working with children who use English as a second language
Strong emphasis on parent and family training during therapy
Parramatta, Hills District and surrounding areas
Child First Paediatric Therapy
Child First Paediatric Therapy Location: Rouse Hill Address: Suite 106, Level 1, Quadrant C Main Street, Rouse Hill Town Centre Phone: 1300 733 513 Email: [email protected] Web: www.childfirstpaediatrictherapy.com.au
Multidisciplinary Child and Family Centred Therapy
Speech Pathology
Language and Communication Development
Social Communication and Emotional Regulation
Social Stories
Augmented and Alternative Communication – Boardmaker, PECS, low tech devices, key word signing
Oral Motor Sensory Intervention - oral motor control, oral sensitivities/defensiveness
Mealtime Management Occupational Therapy
Social Skills – social development and interaction
Social Stories
Personal Care Routines – toileting, grooming, bathing
Relationship Development model to Intervention
ALERT Program for Self-Regulation
Sensory Processing Intervention
Motor Planning and Body Awareness
School Readiness Program – 6 week small group program
Rouse Hill - Centre based Programs Sydney Wide – Home and School Visits
Communicate Speech Pathology Communicate Speech Pathology Pty Ltd Address: Sydney wide Phone: (02) 9328 3444 Email: [email protected] Web: www.communicatespeech.com.au
Comprehensive approach Individualised approach
Speech Pathology
Assessment and therapy for language and social skills with a focus on meaningful and functional communication.
Home, Pre-school and school based therapy to ensure generalisation of skills and build relationships with peers
Flexible approach when working with families identifying how the family would like the service structured.
Early Start Denver Model trained (ESDM)
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Hanen trained
Parent capacity training
Saturday appointments available
Hills District Parramatta Ryde
Connecting Senses Connecting Senses – Nicolette De Kock Address: 8 Cayden Avenue, Kellyville, NSW 2155 Phone: 0438129626
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Further details to follow
Kellyville
Connect Therapy Connect Therapy Address: 123 Livingstone Avenue Pymble NSW 2079 Phone: 02 9460 9838 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ConnectTherapy.com
Relationship building and developmental approach
Speech Pathology
Centre based at Pymble Strong emphasis on parent training and empowerment
Autism Essentials DVD training program
1:1 therapy sessions initially on a fortnightly basis
Can provide a free information pack and DVD for interested families
Centre based treatment possible in Pymble for all regions of Sydney
Deborah O’Neill
Deborah O’Neill Only available to children attending Hills Adventist College & ELC
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Individual assessment and therapy
School based
Castle Hill area
Diane Avery Speech Pathology
Diane Avery Speech Pathology Location: 70 James Mileham Drive, Kellyville Phone: 02 9836 2936
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Clinic/home based
Preschool/school visits available
Social, language and literacy groups
Saturday & Sunday appointments
Hills LGA
Disability Services Australia
Disability Services Australia Address: Suite 107 30 Campbell Street, 2148, Blacktown Phone: 02 9830 6000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dsa.org.au
Transdisciplinary
Psychology Services
Home based/Pre-school/School based
Behaviour management
Social skills training
Model is ABA approach (Applied Behaviour Analysis)
Transition to school on an individual or group basis Speech Pathology
Assessment and support available to help plan goals for a child.
Regular weekly appointment not available
Sydney
Education Spotlight
Education Spotlight Location: Blacktown and surrounding 15 minutes Address 1: Shop 2 Prospect Shopping Village
Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology based on the
Occupational Therapy (Aaron Jackson /Julia Hay)
Clinic/Home/Pre-school/School based
OT services follow the SERVAM approach training
Transdisciplinary approach that works on communication, social interaction, routines, sensory processing and motivation
From Blacktown to Stanmore
Phone: 0410 495 409 –Aaron Jackson 0400 328 503 – Louise Ulliana 95683559 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
SERVAM approach
Speech Pathology (Louise Ulliana)
Clinic, home/ and school based.
Therapy addresses play skills, communication, social language and interaction, behaviour, transition to school, and early literacy/numeracy skills
Special Education groups (up to 6 children) which cover early literacy/numeracy; school readiness; social skills, and include a music therapist (Bronte Arns).(also work with pairs of children) Parent Training – SERVAM courses run for 6 weeks at a time at either Blacktown or Leichhardt – contact Louise Ulliana/Aaron Jackson for details. SERVAM is an acronym for Sensory Considerations/Environmental Management/Routines & Planned Change/Visual Supports/Autism Friendly Communication/ and Motivation.
Ermington Speech Pathology
Ermington Speech Pathology Merielle Patten Address: 26 Macarthur Street, Ermington Address: 12 Welham Street, Beecroft Phone: 9638 6547 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology
Speech pathology
Centre based service (not clinic environment)
Social skills
Uses visuals to support language
Behaviour management
Assists families with strategies for home
Ermington and Beecroft
Garibaldi
Garibaldi Address: 17 Kerrs Road, Castle Hill Phone: 0412 401 950 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aspirationclinic.vpweb.com.au
Psychology
ABA
Initial consultation and individual intervention plan set up
Clinical supervision and program review
Parent training – understanding ASD and principles of ABA
Senior and Junior Therapists
Parent training – manage program and generalise in every day events, self care and specific topics
Behaviour management plan development and implementation – centre and home based
Socials Skills development
Provide consultancy for education staff regarding intervention strategies
Castle Hill
Grace Occupational Therapy
Grace Occupational Therapy Location: Lvl 1, 19 Kenthurst Road, Dural Phone: 1300 760 779 Web: www.graceot.com.au Email: [email protected]
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Centre Based/School/Community based Therapy
Collaborative sensory-emotional approach to functional treatment to address sensory processing, behavioural & motor disorders
Specialists in motor coordination & development & sensory processing deficits
SCERTS approach (Social-communication, emotional-regulation & transactional supports)
ALERT Program for self-regulation
Developmental Social-Pragmatic Model (DSP)
Combined sessions with Speech therapists are available.
Provision of Speech Pathology under the consortium arrangement
Saturday appointments available
Dural/Castle Hill Baulkham Hills Rouse Hill West Pennant Hills Services to preschools & schools across the Sydney Hills district
Alison Mulvaney Speech Pathology Location: 22 Braekell Place, Kellyville Phone: 02 9836 3890 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.mulvaneyspeech.com/
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Centre Based Therapy
Childcare/school/community treatment if needed
Open 8-6 pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays.
Combined sessions with Grace OT will take place at Dural Office
Language, literacy and social groups
School holiday group program
Parent training available
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) trained
Beaumont hills, Rouse Hill, Box hill, Blacktown, Dural, Kenthurst, and Castle Hill.
Talk Play Grow Location: 8/524 Old Northern Rd, Dural, NSW, 2158 Phone: 02 96539955 Email: [email protected] Web: http://talkplaygrow.com.au/
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Assessments and report
Individual and group programs
Dural
Hills District Speech Therapy Location: The Solent Centre, Building A, Suite 3.30, Level 2, 1 Burbank Place, Norwest Business Park, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153. Phone: (02) 9899 7853 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.hdspeechtherapy.com.au/
Speech Pathology Language Therapy, Social relationship/ developmental approach.
Speech Pathology
Assessment and reports
Individual programs
Parent training
Preschool and home visits available
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Visual aids
Social skills training
Social stories
Specialist Feeding service
Centre-based sessions in Norwest Business Park, Baulkham Hills. Day care, preschool, and school sessions available in Hills District Mobile service available in upper/lower north shore and inner west.
Educate to Communicate Location: Suite 3B, 40 Panmure St, Rouse Hill, NSW, 2155 Phone: 0401937626 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.educatetocommunicate.com.au
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology Assessment and reports
Experience with AAC – high and low tech, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Key Word Sign
Group services available – social skills, language groups and school readiness.
30, 45 and 60 minute appointments available.
Flexible approach to therapy provision to meet family’s needs.
Home and school visits available on request.
Rouse Hill
Have a Chat Speech Pathology
Have a Chat Speech Pathology Lauren Ticehurst Address: Minchinbury Community Hospital Cnr Rupertswood Rd and Great Western Highway Rooty Hill NSW 2770 Phone: 9832 0332 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology Speech Pathology
Individual assessment and therapy sessions
Clinic based
Speech therapy catered to the needs of each individual child. In all areas of communication including early language development skills (eg join attention, play), social skill, receptive and expressive language, speech and stuttering
Rooty Hill
Healthy Minds Happy Kids
Healthy Minds Happy Kids Address: 65 Victoria Road Parramatta Phone: (02) 8677 9777 Email: [email protected] Web: www.healthymindshappykids.com.au
Behavioural Psychology services Include:
Behaviour Intervention Autism Assessment for program development
Social Skills development, individual, couple or group environment
Provide support to school/preschool
Clinic based session
Transition to school and social skills groups
Parramatta
HurstSpeech
HurstSpeech Address 1: 129 Wrights Rd, Castle Hill Address 2: 13 Harold St, Parramatta Mobile: 0422814767 Phone: (02) 96305191 Web: www.hurstspeech.com Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Initial consultation and formal assessment of developmental and age related needs
Centre-based individual speech and language therapy
Strong focus on parent education
Communication books can be set up with preschool or school
Preschool/school visits available on needs basis only
Castle Hill Parramatta
Ipar Rehabilitation Pty Ltd
Advantage Psychology Address: Suite 8, Level 1, The Terrace, 40 Panmure St Rouse Hill NSW 2155 Phone: (02) 8882 9771 Web: http://www.advantagepsychology.com.au/
Psychology Psychology Clinic based appointments
School based observation available when needed
Saturday appointments available
Working with parents to address bedtime routines, toileting and social skills
Positive behaviour support framework
Support older children with anxiety
Rouse Hill
JBCP Pty Ltd
John Blythe Child Psychology Address: Level 1, 81-83 Richmond Road Blacktown Phone: 02 9622 9610 Web: www.childpsychology.net.au/
Psychology Behavioural Therapy
Psychology Services
Clinic based
Pre-school/School based where appropriate
Home visits where available/required
ASD severity assessment
Cognitive / Psychometric / Developmental assessment
ASD specific social skills groups for ages 4-6
Cognitive behavioural therapy Behaviour Therapy (ABA Style) Parent Workshops
Blacktown area
Lifestart
Lifestart Locations: Baulkham Hills Phone: 0296869049 Eastwood Phone: 02 98697343 Pennant Hills Phone: 0294844895 Web: http://www.lifestart.org.au/
Speech Pathology Occupational Therapy
Lifestart Plus
Occupational Therapy –Clinic, Home, school and preschool options
Speech Pathology - Clinic, Home, school and preschool options
Speech Pathology Groups
Speech Pathology paired sessions
Interpreter Services available Parent Training
Hanen More Than Words
Hanen Talkability
Baulkham Hills Pennant Hills Eastwood
Little Star Early Learning Pty Ltd
Little Star Early Learning Location: Bella Vista Address: Q Central, Suite 208a, 10 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista NSW, 2153 Phone: 0426528613
Email: [email protected] Web: www.littlestarearlylearning.com.au
Psychology. Positive Behaviour Support
Psychology Services
Assessment and management of behaviour difficulties using a positive behaviour support model
Anxiety management using Cool Kids program
Early play program for young children with limited social engagement and play skills
Emotional regulation and social skills training
Toilet training and sleep management support
Parent support and training
Preschool and daycare support
Home and preschool visits available
Home, daycare/preschool and school visits available in Hills District.
Lizard Children’s Centre
Lizard Centre Location: Lane Cove Address: 13 Sirius Rd. Lane Cove 2066 Phone: 02 9904 8130
Email: [email protected] Web: www.lizardcentre.com
Applied Behaviour Analysis
Applied Behavioural Analysis
Intensive early intervention programs covering all developmental areas based on the principles of Applied behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Speech Pathology
Social Skills group programs
In-home and in- school or preschool behaviour consultations
Training for parents Offer workshops and presentations throughout the year
Statewide
Michelle Madigan Michelle Madigan Phone: 0401437954 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathology
Mobile Service on Wednesday and Saturday
Home, preschool or school based options
Play based approach to therapy
Strong emphasis on parent training
45 minute appointments available
Ryde and Eastwood area
Momentum Learning Services Momemtum Learning Services Address: 10/2-14 Lawrence Street, Alexandria Phone: 02 8084 4428 Web: www.momentumlearning.com.au
Applied Behaviour Analysis
Applied Behavioural Analysis
Home/school based
Applied Behaviour Analysis approach including: discrete trial training, naturalistic teaching, verbal behavior and PECS
Early intensive (20+ hrs/week) and non-intensive behaviour intervention based programs
Behaviour consultancy (toilet training, fussy eating, sleep issues)
Direct parent training and school consultation
Group workshops and online ABA training
Statewide
MoveAbout Therapy Services
MoveAbout Therapy Services Address: 304/14 Lexington Dr., Bella Vista NSW 2153 Phone: (02) 8883 0088 Email: [email protected] Web: www.moveabout.com.au
DIR/Floortime Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology
Centre based sessions
Weekly therapy sessions recommended
Play and interaction focus
Sensory processing focus
Strong parent focus
Intensive programs available
Group programs available based on client needs e.g. recess readiness groups, social skills groups
Therapy can focus on feeding, toileting, dressing, academic skills and language development
Offer Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Makaton.
Will liaise with other therapists where appropriate
Bella Vista Area
Nicole Dunn Nicole Dunn – Lily Pad Address: 1 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, NSW, 2118 Phone: 0423 845 155
Psychology Further details soon Carlingford
Northcott Disability Services
Northcott Disability Services Location: 1 Fennell Street, North Parramatta. 2152 Phone: 1800 004 957 Web: www.northcott.com.au
Multidisciplinary
Speech Pathology
Initial assessment to plan program, joint assessment with Occupational Therapist available. Joint therapy sessions available
Language and communication development
Social development and interaction
Parent training sessions regarding iPads for speech therapy Occupational Therapy
Initial assessment to plan program, joint assessment with Speech Pathologist available. Joint therapy sessions available
Social development and interaction
Repetitive behaviour and restricted interests Computer Assistive Technology Services
CATS provide assessments, training and support regarding assistive technology options for children with ASDs.
Centre based sessions available in Parramatta Home, day care, preschool and school based sessions available in Parramatta and surrounding areas
North Shore Speech Therapy
Therapy & Learning Centre Address: Suite 107, 12-14 Solent Circuit, Norwest Business Park, Bella Vista. 2153 Phone: (02) 9476 0766 Web: www.therapyandlearningcentre.com.au
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy
Centre based
Individual sessions
Parent education
Bella Vista
OT for Kids
OT for Kids Address: 36 Stanley Street, Blacktown Phone: (02)47394401 Email: : [email protected] Web: www.ot-for-kids.com.au
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy
Centre based
Home visits possible however depends on timetable
Pre-school and school visits (where appropriate)
Small group work - school readiness groups with social and functional skills focus
Local, Hills District and surrounding area
Parks Clinic
Allison Zadrozny Address: 10 Eskdale Street, Minchinbury NSW 2770 Phone: (02) 88474547
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Individual home/preschool/school therapy sessions
Minchinbury
Betty Campbell Location: mobile
Phone: 0425 360 229
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Mobile service
Bankstown Liverpool Auburn Parramatta
Chatter Box Speech Therapy Clinic Sarah Callaghan Address: Suite 201, 12 Century Ct., Bella Vista Phone: 0432 543 323 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chatterboxclinic.com
Behavioural Speech Pathology
Clinic based/ Home based
Pre-school/School based
Modified Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) approach
Program set up by Behavioural Consultant
Program implemented by Speech Pathologists and junior therapists
Parent training within sessions
Has extensive experience with Auslan, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Makaton
Group therapy available
Based in the Hills area but will travel depending on client need. Contact provider to ask about your area.
Danica Wildt – Speech Matters Address: 125 Brampton Drive, Beaumont Hills NSW 2155 Phone: 0421 657 398
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Assessment
30, 45 and 60 minute sessions available
Intensive options available
Rouse Hill
Jacqueline Winters Address: 28 Mary Street, Auburn Phone: (02) 9749 4444
Speech Pathology
Further details to be provided shortly
Main Street Speech Pathology – Derya Aydogan Address: 67-73 Main Street, Blacktown, NSW 2148 Phone: 0432499648 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Assessment for the purpose of establishing speech therapy goals
In clinic 1:1 speech therapy
In school/preschool 1:1 speech therapy
Blacktown
Therapy Point Address: Seven Hills Phone: 0435 809 211 Web: www.therapypoint.com.au Email: [email protected]
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Home and School/Pre-school based Intervention
Individual and Group programs available
DIR Floortime
Assists with activities of daily living including toilet training
Sensory Processing to address behavioural and motor disorders
Can focus on attention/concentration, fine motor, gross motor and play skills
Parent training available
Liaises with other therapists and teachers
Social skills and social stories
Transition support for school
Hills based, but willing to travel based on client needs
Parramatta Speech, Language and Literacy Solutions Parramatta Speech, Language and Literacy Solutions Address: 10-14 Galloway Street, North
Parramatta
Phone: 0417 190 760
Web: www.parramattaspeech.com.au
Developmental Speech Pathology 30, 45 and 60 minutes 1:1 therapy sessions available
Focus on early communication and play skills
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) systems
Key Word Sign
Feeding Assessment
Sequential Oral Motor Sensory (SOS) feeding therapist
Hanen trained therapist
Social skills groups
Parramatta
Quakers Hill Speech Pathology Quakers Hill Speech Pathology Address: 6 Lilla Place, Quakers Hill Phone: 02 9626 9886 Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Clinic based therapy session
School and home based therapy session only available when needed
Quickstepz Paediatric Therapy
Quickstepz Paediatric Therapy Address: 235 New Line Road, Dural Phone: 0408025507 Email: [email protected]
DIR Floortime Occupational Therapy
Assessment session with report or parent feedback session
Clinic based therapy
Home and preschool/school visits available
Castle Hill/Dural
SDN Children’s Services Location: Granville Address: 23 Cowper Street Phone: (02) 9897 3635
Parent focused Parent training. Please contact for next session Granville
Speech Language and Learning Centre
Speech Language and Learning Centre Address: Suite 20, Level 3, The Children's Hospital Medical Centre, Hainsworth Street, Westmead Phone: (02) 9845 0793 Web: http://www.sllc.net.au/index.html
Family-centred approach Developmental/Social Learning
Speech Pathology
Centre Based
Limited number of home, school and preschool visits
Individualised programs
Group therapy
Social skills programs
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Hanen More than Words
Chinese, Arabic-Lebanese, Greek, German, French speaking therapists available
Saturday appointments available
Clinic-based treatment in Westmead.
STaR Association
STaR Association Address: Suite 5a, 11 Packard Avenue, Castle Hill Phone: 8850 1269 Email: [email protected] Web: www.star.org.au
Developmental/Social Learning School Preparation and School Transition
STaR Outreach and Inclusion Program
10 1 hour sessions including development of an Individual Inclusion Plan
Assists children to develop skills and be more successfully involved in mainstream preschool and childcare settings.
School STaRT - Preparation for School Program
10 1 hour sessions the year before school
Development of an Individual Educational Plan
Focus on school survival skills including attending to task, following directions, self help skills and social skills.
School STaRT – Orientation to School Program.
8 school visits of approximately 2 hours
Sessions at the child’s proposed school before or after the child has started school
Easing into Academics (EASIA)
Blacktown Ryde Hills
Literacy and numeracy focused program for children 5 years or older
Specifically for children with disabilities and/or learning difficulties STaR Outreach service: support in early childhood centres
Danielle Kim (Seed Learning Pty Ltd) Address: 9/124 Rowe St, Eastwood Phone: 0410 306 801
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Individual Speech Pathology services: centre, home, pre –school and school based services
Individual, group and parent training
Ryde LGA
Anita Doyle Address: Unit 5, 11 Packard Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154 Phone: 0408 164 505
Psychology Psychology
Individual Psychology services
Centre, home, pre –school and school based services
Inner West, Ryde, Hills District, Parramatta
Ruth Deabill Address: 130 Dartford Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120 Phone: 0424 725 590
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Individual Speech Pathology services
Centre, home, pre –school and school based services
Hornsby/Kuring-gai, Ryde, Hills, Blacktown LGA
Michelle Hughes Location: Thornleigh Address: 6 Parkland Place, Thornleigh NSW 2120 Phone: 0401 968 742
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Individual Speech Pathology services
Centre, home, pre –school and school based services
Hanen certified parent trainer for 'More than Words' and 'Talkability' key word sign presenter
Hornsby/Kuring-gai, Ryde & Hills LGA
Roslyn Sparrevohn Location: Suite 701, 88-90 George Street Hornsby NSW 2077 Phone: 0414 915 951
Psychology Psychology
Individual Psychology services, centre, home, pre –school and school based services
Hornsby LGA
Allison Watson Location: 5/11 Packard Ave, Castle Hill 2154 Phone: 0425 297 227
Early Intervention Behaviour Program - Social Worker
Individual Behaviour Program service includes, centre, home, pre –school and school based services
Hornsby, Kuring-gai & Hills LGA
The Learning Clinic The Learning Clinic Address: Suite 33, Level3/1-7 Jordan Street, Gladesville, NSW 2111 Phone: 02 9817 7002 Fax: 02 9817 7455
Web: www.thelearningclinic.com.au Email: [email protected]
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA); Psychological services; Child centred; Behavioural
Free initial consult
Psychological assessments with comprehensive reports Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Individualised treatment plans
Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention and non-intensive intervention available
Consultation/Supervision (primarily centre based)
All services available in the Sydney Metro Area. Workshop services provided Australia wide.
approach Home based therapy
School shadowing and support
Family/therapist training and ongoing parent support
Feeding clinic
Anxiety management
Functional communication skills
Self-care and toilet training programs
Challenging behaviour management and support
Theory of Mind
Executive functioning
Together Hand in Hand Together Hand in Hand Mary-Ann Bedwani Address: 2 Marella Avenue, Kellyville NSW 2155 Phone: 0479 054 180 Web: http://www.togetherhandinhand.com.au
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology
Family based, naturalistic approach
Holistic and collaborative approach
Home-based/school-based and preschool visits
1:1 therapy in clinic
Transition to school and inclusion support as needed
Hanen More than Words and Talkability
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)
Key Word Sign (KWS)
Kellyville Ridge
Beaumont Hills Rouse Hill, The Ponds, Schofields, Glenwood, Acacia Gardens, Castle Hill, Bella Vista, Baulkham HIlls Glenhaven.
Two Tins Speech Pathology Two Tins Speech Pathology Liora Ballin Phone: 0407 018 850 Web: www.twotins.com.au Email: [email protected]
Speech Pathology
Mobile Speech Pathology service
School and home based assessment and therapy
Specialist in low tech and high tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication
All areas of Sydney (some fees for travel)
NSW Autism Advisor Program
List of workshops available to families as a part of the Helping Children with Autism package These workshops are free
Workshop Details Contact Information
Workshops for parents/carers to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
An Early Days workshop runs over one full day. It is intended for mothers, fathers and other family carers of children who have recently been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or who are starting the
assessment and diagnosis process. Workshops are kept to small groups of 4‐10 people.
Families will gain information to help them in the early days of their journey, including: • learning about autism spectrum disorder and what it means for their child and family • learning how the everyday things they do can make a difference to their child’s development • learning how to choose between therapies and get the most out of services.
A workshop may be running in your area. If not, when there are enough families registered one will be organised
Closest upcoming workshops
www.autismspectrum.org.au/earlydaysworkshops
Phone (02) 8977 8353
Web www.autismspectrum.org.au/earlydaysworkshops
Workshop Details Contact information
Face to face and online workshops for parents/carers who have school age children with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
By participating in the workshops as parents or carers you will gain-
The latest information on ASD and how this directly impacts on your child’s learning at school An understanding about the processes and strategies for effective parent, school and teacher partnerships; Specific strategies on how to advocate to support your child’s participation at school and ongoing learning
needs; and, Information about your local school’s processes to support learning at all stages of the educational pathway;
Web www.positivepartnerships.com.au
Autism Advisor Program (NSW)
Positive Partnerships Workshops
Early Days Workshops
Medicare Programs (Money back for private services)
Name of the
Program Who can use the
Program How many times can I use the
Program? Who do I need to
speak to? Which private services can I use?
Helping
Children With Autism
(HCWA)
Under 13 years
4 assessment sessions to assist with the diagnosis
in total
not every year
Paediatrician
Psychiatrist
Speech pathologist Optometrist
Occupational therapist (OT) Physiotherapist
Psychologist Orthoptist
Audiologist
(Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this
item before starting therapy)
Helping
Children With Autism
(HCWA)
Under 15 years
20 therapy sessions
in total
not every year
Paediatrician
Psychiatrist
Speech pathologist Optometrist
Occupational therapist (OT) Physiotherapist
Psychologist Orthoptist
Audiologist
(Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this
item before starting therapy)
Chronic Disease
Management (CDM) Plan
Any age
5 therapy sessions in total
every year
GP (local doctor)
Speech pathologist Occupational Therapist (OT)
Psychologist Physiotherapist
Dietician Aboriginal Health Worker
Audiologist Chiropractor
Diabetes Educator Exercise Physiologist
Osteopath Podiatrist
(Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this
item before starting therapy)
Better Access
to Mental Health Care
Plan
Any age
6 (+ 4 extra with referral) individual therapy sessions
and 6 (+4 extra with referral) group
therapy sessions in total
every year
GP (local doctor)
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Psychologist
Social Worker
(Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this
item before starting therapy)
Medicare is the name of Australia’s health care system. Medicare gives people some money back after they have paid to see a doctor or other health related service.
Doctors and other health services can be found in a hospital or in the community.
Who do I need to speak to? Paediatrician A Paediatrician is a medical doctor who specialises in the medical care of infants, children and teenagers.
Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist Clinical and other Psychologists are experts in personal counselling to help a person improve themselves and their interaction in groups. They can help to reduce an individual’s difficult behaviours while working to develop and promote new behaviours and social skills. They raise a child’s awareness of their emotions, while working with the parents to develop strategies to effectively deal with difficult behaviours. They are sometimes just called psych’s.
Speech Pathologist / Therapist Speech Pathologists, also known as speechies, provide a wide range of services for both individuals and families. They provide advice for the treatment and management of speech and communication disorders. They are specialists at identifying whether a child’s language and communication development is delayed or different from other children.
Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapists help improve motor function and reasoning, assisting people to live independently. A child’s play is their occupation so an OT can help children learn to play. They can help a person who has sensitivities to their environment. They can also help with other life skills including toilet training, holding a pencil and learning to climb.
Social Workers Social workers aim to develop the potential of people they work with to improve the person’s quality of life. Social workers can provide counselling and provide or develop emotional support.
Audiologists Audiologists are specialists trained to diagnose, manage and treat hearing and balance problems. They are also trained in counselling and sign language.
Physiotherapists Physiotherapists diagnose and treat people of all ages to help them move and function better.
Psychiatrist A doctor who has special training in helping people with a mental illness.
For more autism information and support call the Autism Advisor Program
1300 978 611 Email: [email protected]
For a language interpreter call 13 14 50
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