Early Years Autism Programme
Our Early Years Programme offers child-led, strengths-based, and neuro-affirming therapy for young children who may be experiencing differences or delays in their development. The programme prioritises each child’s wellbeing and quality of life, supporting the development of functional and early learning skills through fun, meaningful, and engaging activities.
Our approach is grounded in the science of learning and informed by robust international research, including Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) and Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Intervention (NDBI). Read more about this approach here.
Individualised one-to-one sessions are tailored to each child’s needs and delivered by trained therapists, with assessment, planning, and ongoing oversight from a psychologist. Sessions can take place at home, in early childhood education settings, or at our specialist centres.
The programme is designed for families able to commit to a minimum of four hours of therapy per week (typically in two-hour sessions). For best outcomes, we recommend planning for at least six months of support.
What do we teach?
Each programme is individualised to meet the unique needs of your child and family. Here are some common skill areas we focus on:
Communication & self-advocacy
Social relationships
Self-help & personal care (e.g., dressing, toileting, sleep)
Community & safety skills
Early academics & school readiness
Behaviours that challenge & emotional regulation
Our Process
Your child's psychologist completes a comprehensive assessment of your child’s learning and developmental needs.Initial Assessment
Report & Therapy Plan Development
Following the assessment, we complete an assessment report and collaboratively, develop and individualised therapy plan for your child.
Therapy Sessions Commence
Therapy sessions commence with your child’s therapist(s). These sesions are child-led and play-based. Typically sessions are 2 hours long.
Regular Review & Parent Coaching
We meet regularly for progess meetings and to adapt therapy goals as needed and provide parent coaching on how to imbed learning at home.
