Helping Children with Autism Package (HCWA)

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1 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 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 rg.au/content/autismadvisor-program-nsw Go to: Please contact Early Days to register your interest for a workshop. (02) You can find out more information about the workshops at g.au/content/early-days Phone admin@playgroupnsw. com.au A playgroup may be running in your area. If not, when there are enough families registered one may be organised a.com.au/nsw Go to: t.au/autism Follow the links to: Learning about autism Service pathfinder Guide to therapies Parent forum Phone autismadvisor@autism spectrum.org.au To ask an Autism Advisor for a Medicare Information Factsheet Phone Find out all about workshops and information sessions to help you to work closely with your child s school ps.com.au For a language interpreter call Developed by The Picture Communication Symbols by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission. Boardmaker is a trademark of Mayer-Johnson L Programs are funded by Dept Social Services (DSS), Dept of Health & Aging (DoHA) and the Dept Education, Training & Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

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3 Last Updated: March If you would like more up to date information, please contact the NSW Autism Advisor Program. Autism Advisor Program (NSW) Autism Advisor Program (AAP) $ NSW Autism Advisor Program List of approved organisations for spending Autism Advisor funding Eastern Suburbs and Organisation contact details (include consortium members) Approach Programs Area coverage ABAlink Intervention & Respite Services ABAlink Autism Intervention & Respite Services Location: Artarmon Address: Suite 5, Level 1, Hampden Road, Artarmon Phone: Web: Teresa.gower@abalink.com.au 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 Adina Levy Adina Levy Location: mobile Phone: adina@adinalevyspeech.com.au Web: Pathology Hanen trained Home, school and preschool based therapy Uses Hanen approach in individual therapy Social language and interaction skills Eastern Suburbs and (as far as Ashfield, please see website for full list of suburbs) ACTIVE OT FOR KIDS Active OT for Kids Address: Suite 13, Grafton Street, Bondi Junction Phone: Occupational Therapy Initial and review assessments Weekly clinic-based intervention School observation and recommendations Eastern Suburbs

4 Home observation and recommendations Group intervention Holiday intensives Lighthouse Address: Suite 13, Grafton Street, Bondi Junction Phone: Website: DIR Floortime, Hanen Joint intervention (1 hour with combined OT and SLP) Therapy Centre based therapy Joint intervention (1 hour with combined OT and SLP) School/ Preschool based therapy Trained in sensory processing Bondi Junction Annie s Centre Annie s Centre Address: 283 Avoca Street Randwick Phone: Website: Behavioural approach with ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) programs Psychology/ / Occupational Therapy Centre based and home based therapy. Preschool visits available. Social Skills groups ABA Individualised ABA program offered Behaviour Intervention plans Eastern Sydney Annie s Centre is a Multi-disciplinary team with a structured behavioural approach. Assessments & Behavioural Intervention (ABi) Assessments & Behavioural Behavioural Intervention (ABi) Address: 155 Marion St, Leichardt, NSW, 2040 Locations of Service: Leichardt Bella Vista Miranda approach with ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) programs by a multidisciplinary team. Phone: Website: 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

5 ASPIRE Aspire Address: 37/8 Avenue of the Americas, Newington 2127 Phone: Web: ABA Approach Multidisciplinary team including Psychologists, 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 Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychology (joint sessions available) Socials skills groups 2 different age groups and can do school visits NSW Metro Training 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 At Full Potential At Full Potential Address: 73 Garden Street, Alexandria Phone: Fax: Web: info@atfullpotential.com.au Psychology Psychology Centre based Pre/school visits available in some areas, speak with service for more information Individual and family therapy Assessment of autism, adaptive and intellectual functioning to assist with strengths and weaknesses; treatment planning and reporting Specialises in complex cases, including behavior and issue arising from this Groups available through expression of interest, covering social skills and anxiety Parent groups available through expression of interest Eastern Sydney and Autism Connections Jo Fokkes Location: 148 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove NSW Phone: jofokkes@ .com Developmental Intervention within: Pathology Provides Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) program Parent training available Home. Pre School and School visits available Will travel throughout the state Lance Cove, North Shore, Inner West Able to work with clients throughout NSW RDI

6 Talking Tongues Pathology Address: 79 Frenchmans Rd, Randwick, NSW 2031 Phone: Web: Play based, family centred Pathology. Centre, Home or Preschool/school based Comprehensive assessments to guide treatment Therapists trained in: o PECS o Key word sign o Hanen o Use of high and low tech Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) o PROMPT Eastern Suburbs Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Building Blocks Location: Frenchs Forest Phone: Web: buildingblocks@autismspectrum.org.au Transdisciplinary approach 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/ / 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 Hurstville and Ashfield

7 Aspect Diagnostic Assessment Service Location: Families have to travel to Frenchs Forest Phone: Web: Aspect Education Outreach Location: Across NSW dependent on availability Phone: or Web: Assessment and information service School consultation 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. School Based Educational Outreach - Intensive consultation including observations and report of recommendations - Review consultation Frenchs Forest NSW Autism Assist Autism Assist (Barbara Braithwaite) Address: 2 Lapish Avenue, Ashfield and Suite 4/159 Victoria Road, Drummoyne 2047 Phone: (02) Web: m.au Antonia Canaris Address: Clinics in Kingsgrove, Strathfield and Leichhardt Phone: antoniacanaris@gmail.com Cara Adler Children s Occupational Therapy Address: Suite 502, Level 4, Westfield Eastgardens, 152 Bunnerong Road, Eastgardens. Phone: Fax: adlers2@optusnet.com.au OT Learning Sensations Gudula Dornseifer Address: 762 Darling Street, Rozelle Phone: Fax: gudula@learningsensations.com.au Therapy Based Special Education Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Therapy and Special Education Pre/school and home visits Focus on behaviour modification, communication development and social interaction Group programs Readiness for school program from June (in conjunction with school) Social skills groups. Clinic, school and home based therapy Language and communication development School visits will attend IEP meetings Offers intensive therapy Group Programs Social Skills groups Music therapy Individual therapy for fine and gross motor skills Self-care, sensory issues, visual perception Prewriting and handwriting School readiness Sensory issues, visual perception Shares clinic rooms with Martha O Meally-Spence, and will work closely on joint clients Sensory motor development Family/school support and St George

8 Mandorla Creative Therapy (Jacki Bracey and Katie Woolcott) Address: 1/17 Ramsay Road, Five Dock Phone: (02) Web: mandorlacreativetherapy.com.au Occupational Therapy DIR Floortime Holistic assessment Clinic based Pre school and school consultations Social skills Play skills Emotional regulation Anxiety management Sensory attachment approach Behaviour support Parent support and training Sydney wide Apex Psychology (Dr Janina Szyndler, Principal) Address: 504/74 Burwood Road, Burwood 2134 Phone: Website: Kaleidoscope Network Location: 216 Enmore Road, Enmore NSW 2042 Phone: Jessica Waters Address: Synergy Business Centre, Unit 7, 11 Lord Street, Botany Phone: Psychology Developmental Support/management of behavioural problems Individual therapy for children with High Functioning Autism ABA Behaviour modification Self help skills Social skills Anxiety management. Pathology Home, pre/school and centre based therapy Burwood AzzA s Child Psychology Clinic Azza s Child Psychology Clinic Address: Top Floor, 22 Barry Avenue, Mortdale, NSW 2223 Phone: info@azzaschildpsychologyclinic.com.a u Psychologist Behavioural; Developmental/ Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Psychology ABA :centre/ home/ preschool Individualised therapy program utilising ABA principles Focus on behaviour, communication, play skill & pre/school skills Behavioural Intervention Plan for home or pre/school/school Psychological Assessment Assessment of autism severity, adaptive & intellectual functioning to assist with strengths and weaknesses & treatment planning Mortdale Web: om.au/ Skill Training Social Skills (Individual/Group) Anxiety/ Anger Management & Emotional training Tailored to child's developmental level & needs

9 Parent Training Positive Behaviour Support Behaviour Management for challenging behaviours Toilet training workshops for parents We work closely with local speech pathologists, Occupational Therapists and paediatricians Bright Eyes Early Intervention Bright Eyes Early Intervention Location: Pymble Address: 14/ Bridge st, Pymble, 2074 Phone: Web: 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 Catherine Downs Catherine Downs Address: Suite 3, Perouse Road, Randwick NSW 2031 Phone: cdowns@cdsp.com.au Web: Therapy uses principals of floortime pathology Centre based and home based sessions Makaton signing and PECS Eastern Suburbs Child Think Pty Ltd Child Think Pty Ltd Location: Ultimo (Ultimo Public School, Jones Street, Ultimo), Rose Bay (Rose Bay Medical Centre, 535 Old South Head Rd., Rose Bay Phone: enquiries@childthink.net Web: Eclectic approach Home, school and clinic based therapy Specialise in social language difficulties and high level language difficulties Evidenced-based treatment Hanen workshops Ipad application including latest speech applications Occupational Therapy motor skill development, sensory processing difficulties functional living skills Also offer support with Behaviour Modification Social skills training Emotional regulation Parent training and involvement in all sessions Based in Eastern Suburbs and. Speak to service about travel outside these areas.

10 Claire Rowe Child Psychology Claire Rowe Address: 90 Percival Road Stanmore Phone: (02) Web: Behavioural, family based. Psychology Assessment and Report Diagnostic service Behavioural support Child anxiety Communicate Pty Ltd Communicate Pty Ltd Address: Mobile Service Phone: Web: Comprehensive approach Individualised approach 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 appointment available Covers Northern Sydney and Northern Beaches please contact to discuss Disability Services Australia Disability Services Australia Address: Suite 1, 199 Regents Street, Redfern Phone: sisadmin@dsa.org.au Web: 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 Assessment and support available to help plan goals for a child. Regular weekly appointment not available Sydney Dobell Services Dobell Services Address: 13 Gordon Ave, Coogee Phone: Play based approach Centre based, home based and Pre/schools Eastern Suburbs Empower Intervention Services Empower Intervention Services Address: 5b/ Belmore Road, Randwick Phone: Pathology

11 Excel Address: Ground Floor, Suite G4, 64 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park Phone: Web: ABA/Play-based Family-centred approach Initial and review assessments with comprehensive written reports. Centre and home-based therapy sessions are available for children from age 18 months-7 years. Preschool and school visits available. Therapy ranges from highly structured ABA to more natural playbased therapy depending upon each individual child with emphasis on generalisation of skills throughout. Therapy focuses on increasing children s understanding of language and expanding upon their ability to use language to communicate with others Education Spotlight Location: Leichhardt, Concord & Prospect Address: Shop 3, 1A Lords Road, Leichhardt; Suite 33/103 Majors Bay Road Concord NSW 2137; or, Shop 2 Prospect Shopping Village Corner Aldgate and Blacktown Roads, Prospect Phone: Aaron Jackson Louise Ulliana Web: aaron@servam.com.au louiseulliana@gmail.com Occupational Therapy and Pathology based on the SERVAM approach 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 (Louise Ulliana) Clinic, home/ and school based. Louise has extensive experience working in special education, working with ASD children of all ages across the spectrum. 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) Leichhardt and Concord 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 Address: 26 Macarthur Street, Ermington Phone: mempatm@optusnet.com.au (Merielle Patten) Therapy therapy in a centre based environment Centre based service (not clinic environment) Social skills Uses visuals to support language Behaviour management Assists families with strategies for home

12 Gisela Artola Gisela Artola Address: mobile service Phone: Therapy Home / Preschool / School visits Augmentative & Alternative Communication (including ipads) Visual aids to support communication, behaviour & social skills Language stimulation techniques Social skills development - social stories Transition to school support Play-based therapy Family-centred goals & individualised programs Parent capacity building Parent training - Hanen More Than Words Spanish speaking therapist Sutherland/St. George, Eastern Suburbs and Inner West Gladesville & Learning Centre Gladesville & Learning Centre Address: 148 Pittwater Road, Gladesville Principal Pathologist: Linda Kendrick Phone: or linda@speechpathologists.com.au Website: Preschool, school or home visits available for observation /collaboration purposes Centre based, family focused service Assessment and intervention for speech, language, social/pragmatic & literacy skills. Individualised programmes Pathologists are Hanen trained More Than Words and Talkability Group programs School Readiness group held each January 2 hours per day for 3 consecutive days. /North West Grace Occupational Therapy Educate to Communicate Location: 196 Liverpool Road, Enfield Phone: speech@educatetocommunicate.com.au Web: 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. Enfield

13 Hopalong Occupational Therapy Hopalong Occupational Therapy For Children Address: Suite 3, Level 1 Bakehouse Quarter, 22 George Street, North Strathfield Phone: / Web: help@hopalong.com.au Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Centre based/ home based/ preschool / school visits Individual and group sessions Group sessions focus on handwriting, social skills and motor skills Individual sessions focus on sensory processing, behavioural, motor skills, communication/visuals, motor perceptual, handwriting BOUNCE Back 4 Kids (Occupational Therapy motor skills program SOS feeding program Strathfield and Peakhurst and Health Practice (Talk the Talk) and Health Practice Address: 270 Norton Street, Leichhardt Phone: or Web: iwspeechandhealth@gmail.com Cassandra Bova Therapy Comprehensive assessment Individualised therapy programs tailored to each client s needs Individual or group therapy Centre based therapy as well as pre-school & school visits within the Inner west area Use of latest technology ipad applications Mobile service Karen Lee Asgill Karen Lee Asgill Address: 24 Bondi Road, Bondi Junction Phone: Karen.asgill@bigpond.com Psychology Psychology Emotional regulation Social skills Behaviour management Will work with parents and schools to support development of strategies Kickstart Kid Therapy Kickstart Kid Therapy Address: 79 Frenchmans Rd Randwick. Phone: Website: info@kickstartkids.com.au Play based, family centred approach Therapy Centre based, Home and School programs Family Centred Therapy Occupational Therapy Centre based, Home and School programs Family Centred Therapy Sensory processing problems Social skills Fine and gross motor skills work Eastern Sydney Social Skills groups Parent Training

14 Kids on Top Sonya Moriarty-Kids on Top Address: 49 Waratah Street, Haberfield Phone: Web: Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Initial assessment for fine/gross motor skills, sensory development, visual perception, self care skills and independence Social development Repetitive behavior/restricted interests Saturday appointments and school visits for South West Sydney Kidthink Psychology Kidthink Psychology Location: Coogee Phone: Website: CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE Developmental Psychology Home and centre based therapy Behaviour Management Social skills and emotional regulation Feeding Toilet training Preschool and school visits available Group Programs Will take expressions of interest for group parent training programs and group social/play skills groups Eastern Suburbs Koorana Koorana Address: 22 Philip Street, Roselands, NSW Phone: Web: Family Centred approach Therapy Centre based conducted in Koorana preschools and at Koorana s head office, Belmore. Therapy can also be conducted in a childcare/preschool setting/home based. A Special Educator and Pathologist work with the family to set goals for home based therapy. Occupational Therapy Conducted same way as speech therapy above Intensive behaviour support program. Group programs Playlinks 12 month Autism Specific pre school Parent Training Learning Links Learning Links Address: 10 Railway Pde, Penshurst Phone: Website: and Occupational Therapy Centre based (locations across Sydney) and home programs. Preschool programs Preschool for 2 days a week South East Sydney Area including Bankstown and the Eastern Suburbs

15 Let Link program which links children into mainstream preschools. Parent training (including Hanen) Group sessions Transition to school Early Starters Program (social and developmental focused sessions Lifestart Cooperative Ltd Life Start Head Office address: PO Box 3277, Putney, 2112 Phone: Branch Ardill House, 132 Davidson Avenue North Strathfield Phone : Eastern Suburbs Branch On the grounds of Chifley Public School, Mitchell St, Malabar Phone: Website: Transdisciplinary, family focused Lifestart Plus and Occupational Therapy Centre based, home and school programs Intervention packages Variety of packages with different focus points (e.g. basic strategies, play and independence skills). These packages include: Group intervention Parent training Individual sessions Parent Training Hanen including More than Words and TalkAbility (please speak with Lifestart to register your interest. Free orientation session available) Using Positive Behaviour Support strategies Toilet training Using visuals Various centres across Sydney School Links program Live Active Clinic Live Active Clinic Address: 3/36-50 Taylor St., Annandale Phone: Web: ational-therapy-sydney.html carlo@liveactiveclinic.com.au Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Information to follow

16 Little Achievers Little Achievers Samantha Rixon Address: 214 Oxford St, Bondi Junction Mob: Web: DIR/ Floortime Occupational Therapist Assessment Group and individual programs Sensory processing problems Home and preschool visits as part of program DIR/ Floortime Social Skills Groups Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding Hurstville Mandy Kids OT Mandy Kids OT (Mandy Croft) Address: 172 Majors Bay Road, Concord (Wednesday and Friday) Phone: Occupational therapist Occupational Therapy Centre based, home based and Pre/schools Self care, self regulation and life skills Social and emotional development Physical/sensory/psychomotor development Martha O Meally-Spence and Associates Martha O Meally-Spence Approach Address: Suite 502/152 Bunnerong depends on Road, Eastgardens need of the child Phone: marthaoms@bigpond.com Centre based, home based and pre/school Uses Hanen principals within therapy PECS Shares clinic rooms with Cara Adler, Occupational Therapy and can work closely with her for joint clients Eastern suburbs and can extend to Mindright Mindright Address: Suite 401/332 Oxford St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Phone: Web: Psychology Psychology Centre based service All Psychologists at Mindright are Clinical Psychologists (with a minimum of 6 years training) Behaviour Management Social skills Anxiety management Eastern Suburbs Momentum Learning Momentum Learning Phone: info.mls@optusnet.com.au Website: ABA All services home/school based Applied Behaviour Analysis approach including: discrete trial training, naturalistic teaching, verbal behaviour and PECS Early intensive (20+ hrs/week) and non intensive (less than 20hrs/week) behaviour intervention based programs Issue-specific behavioural consultancy, e.g., toilet training, fussy eating, sleep issues Direct parent training Metro Sydney

17 School consultation OneOnOne Children s Therapy OneOnOne Children s Therapy Address: Suit 2505, Tower 1, 520 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction Phone: Web: Multidisciplinary Occupational Therapy and Holiday programs available, including school readiness and social skills (speak with service for further information) Parks Clinic Parks Clinic Address: 12 Junction Street, Woollahra, NSW Phone: Website: admin@parksclinic.com.au Eastside Solutions Address: 40 Gardeners Rd Kingsford NSW 2032 Phone: info@eastsidespeech.com.au Website: Debra-Ann Tanne Address: Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Phone: dtannespeech@iinet.net.au Michael Nicholson, Time4 Family-based approach Family based approach Centre based, home based and Pre/schools Occupational Therapy Centre based, home based and Pre/schools Psychology Centre based, home based and Pre/schools Centre based, home based and pre/school visits Comprehensive holistic assessment Social skills assessment and therapy Functional communication focus Holistic approach Centre based/ home based/ preschool, school based sessions Eastern Suburbs Kingsford Bondi Junction Address: Kingsford NSW 2032 Phone: Website: Nadine Bakka Address: Mobile services in the Bankstown and Canterbury LGAs Phone: nadinebakka@gmail.com Website: Amanda Simon Address: 153 Denison Road, Dulwich Hill Phone: Pathology Early Start Denver Model used Arabic speaking Pathologist Home based therapy services PECS and Hanen available Centre based, preschool and school visits Social and language groups at school Appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays only Ipad apps used during therapy Language intervention based on various approaches e.g. Hanen Jacqueline Winters Further information to be provided shortly Kingsford Bankstown Canterbury

18 Address: 28 Mary Street, Auburn Phone: (02) Debbie Yuille Address: 96 Percival Road Stanmore NSW 2048 Phone: Kids Junction Address: 196 Liverpool Road, Enfield 2136 Phone: Web: Occupational therapy Centre-based service Preschool and home visits as required Assessments and therapy Signing and visual communication systems. Occupational Therapy Centre, home and pre/school based therapy Fine and Gross motor skill development Social and play skills Self-care skills Sensory processing skills and sensory sensitivities School readiness for preschoolers Attention and behaviour difficulties Mandarin speaking therapist available Saturday appointments available, morning and early afternoon Small group programs available Stanmore Lucy Wheatley Location: mobile Phone: Sydney SPOT Address: 199 Bronte Road, Waverley; 38b Macpherson Street, Bronte; and Suite 2/49 Briggs Street, Camperdown Phone: Play based and behavioural approaches used, dependent on child Multidisciplinary. Approach depends on the child but can include: Functional approach including TEACCH principals; ABA; or play based intervention Occupational therapy Home and pre/school based therapy Sensory processing, particularly motor sensory needs School readiness skills Handwriting development programs Occupational Therapy, and psychology Centre based, home based pre/school based therapy Hanen trained therapist (expressions of interest taken for the workshops) Group programs, including school holiday programs (expressions of interest taken) Saturday sessions available Focus on joint attention, social cognition, social skills, speech, language and pre-literacy skills Functional approach to sensory driven behaviour Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programs available Eastern suburbs and Eastern Suburbs Pathways Early Childhood Intervention Pathways Early Childhood Family Centred Intervention approach using Address: 19 Yabsley Avenue, play-based Marrickville therapies Phone: (including Facebook: Pathways ECI Hanen, DIR-, Occupational Therapy: Visits at Centre; home; school &/or childcare (addresses development including: Communication & Language; Social Skills; Physical & sensory issues; Self-Regulation Behaviour; Self-help skills; Play) Group Programs:, Metro Sydney and Eastern Suburbs

19 Website: Floortime) Based on an Individual Family Service Plan School readiness Parent Training: Hanen (More Than Words & TalkAbility) Positive Behaviour Support PromOTion OT Services PromOTion OT Services Address: 4 Kenilworth St, Bondi Junction Phone: david_karen_evans@hotmail.com Occupational Therapy Home, school, day care and clinic based sessions available Eastern Suburbs Psychmatters Psychmatters Address: 172 Majors Bay Road, Concord Phone: Sydney and Language Centre Address: Suite 4, 2 East Street, Five Dock Phone: Website: info@sydneyspeech.com.au Multi-disciplinary Approach Multi-disciplinary Approach Therapy, Occupational therapy, Psychology: Home and school visits with centre based Parent training Behaviour programs for school/home Can consult with preschool/school Wide variety of different languages School and clinic based Consultation with preschool/school Saturday therapy available Articulation Difficulties Receptive and expressive language difficulties Hanen trained therapists available Learning and Literacy difficulties Pragmatics (Social Skills) School readiness groups Randwick Specialists Randwick Specialists Address: 103 Botany Road, Randwick Phone: infor@randwickspecialists.com.au Web: Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Quirky Kid Quirky Kid Address: Suite 2, Queen Street, Woollahra, NSW Phone: Behavioural ABA Set up and run ABA programs Centre based, home based or preschool/school location Eastern Suburbs

20 Website: Psychological Assessment Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule School Observations Social Skills Groups The Best of Friends Centre based, home based or preschool/school location Workshops Parent training to help develop skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver interventions at home Family Based Interventions Develop families skills, expectations and family goals Rhyme and Reason Address: Petersham Phone: Lyndal Le Bas Home visits within 20mins radius of Petersham Sunday morning appointments; clinic appointments in Stanmore on Tuesday afternoons; childcare, preschool, school visits on Tuesday afternoons within 20 mins radius of Petersham. Emphasis on collaboration with the parents and the child s medical, education and therapy team with the aim to contribute to a holistic, coordinated approach to the child s intervention Eclectic approach drawing on, for example, Hanen s More Than Words and TalkAbility, the SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support) Model, visual supports, video modelling and augmentative communication. Therapy and parent training covers the areas of speech, language, social interaction, emotional regulation, 20 mins radius Petersham and surrounds Simone Martin Simone Martin Location: Maroubra Phone: robertandsimone@optusnet.com.au Pathology Play based therapy Centre based, Home/school programs available Home and pre/school therapy upon family s request Assessment and intervention for speech, language and social/pragmatic skills Individualised programs Language stimulation techniques Uses Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Makaton (Key Word Sign) and other Alternative and Augmentative Communication Visual aids to support communication and social skills Eastern Suburbs

21 Spot 4 Kids Spot 4 Kids Address: 24 Bondi Road Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Phone: or Website: Play based family orientated approaches Occupational Therapy Have a strong family focus Intensive holiday programs Have a strong family focus Intensive holiday programs Eastern Suburbs Can do combined and Occupational Therapy if required. Spoken Word - & Language Services Spoken Word - & Language Services Pathology Location: 172 Majors Bay Road, Concord Angela O'Sullivan Phone: angela@spokenwordspeechtherapy.co m.au Therapy Assessment and therapy of communication, social and play skills Family focussed with strong emphasis on coaching parents / caregivers Certified DIR/Floortime Practitioner Experienced in Behaviour Management Experienced in Makaton (Key Word Sign) Work very closely with Sensory Occupational Therapists / Psychologists at Psychmatters, Concord Trained in PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) / Makaton / Sensory Defensiveness / Therapeutic Listening/MOORE) Clinic based but home / preschool / school visits available to support therapy Appointments available during the week and on a Saturday on fortnightly basis Concord / Canada Bay / Ryde LGA Stepping Stones Stepping Stones Play Steps Address: 23 Punt Rd, Gladesville Phone: Website: Multidisciplinary team Group Programs Playsteps - The aim is to increase a child s social, play and communication skills through play and music. This is a centrebased program that runs each Wednesday of the school term for children aged 18 months to 5 years in small groups. Individual Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology Centre and home based Diagnosis and Assessment

22 Aaron Jackson Phone: SERVAM Occupational Therapy and assessments available Servam/ Occupational Therapy Aaron is an OT who provides a transdisciplinary approach using the SERVAM principles. He can work with children in their home, preschool/school or in his clinic. He also runs the SERVAM workshops for parents (Sensory considerations, Environmental management, Routines and planned change, Visual support, autism friendly communication and Motivation). Blacktown to Alexandria St Anthony s Family Centre St Anthony s Family Centre (Lead Agency) Address: 9 Alexandra Avenue, Croydon Phone: Website: Heather Craven Pathology Address: 9 Cormiston Avenue, Concord Phone: heathercraven@bigpond.com Website: Pathology Child centred family focussed Centre based and community (limited number of home visits, school and preschool). Social skills program Positive behaviour programs. Inclusion support Outreach to home/pre/school Also see school aged children Discover and Learn Program Peers and Play Program One to one therapy, Hanen More than words Hanen Talkability Centre/home and community based Age group 0-6 (prior to school) Appointments Monday Thursday (call between 4-5 Monday Thursday or leave a message Will travel up to 20 minutes from Croydon home/school based. Can travel up to 20 minutes from Concord Talking Heads C.O.T.S Carol s Occupational Therapy Service Address: 40/ Canterbury Road Roselands NSW info@c-ots.com.au Phone: Signs and Sounds Therapy based ESDM (Early Start Denver Model) certified therapist. Behavioural; Developmental/ Occupational Therapy Clinic/home/school based therapy Assessment and Intervention Person centred approach Family friendly service Sensory processing (sensory gym) Play skills Fine motor/handwriting Self care skills (toileting, dressing, feeding) Behavioural support Visual perception Gross motor development Social interaction Equipment prescription Parent training Roselands Marrickville

23 Address: Illawarra Road Marrickville NSW Phone: Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based pathologist speaks Arabic Services children aged from 12 months to 15 years Communication (speech and language) assessment and intervention Literacy and learning assessment and intervention Clinic-based and off-site (school / preschool / day care) services Parent training Play and social skills Psychology Assessment and intervention for children's social-emotional skills (Anxiety / Hyperactivity / Depression) Assessment for cognitive skills Appointments available on Saturdays Clinic-based services Parent Training programs Play and social skills Talking Together Talking Together Elysia Kay Munson Clinic addresses in the : Bayside Corporate Centre, 9 Wrights Rd Drummoyne. The Balmain Practice, Suite 2, 347 Darling St., Balmain Phone: talkingtogether@spin.net.au Pathology Therapy Home, Preschool, School visits Clinic rooms in the Visual Supports, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), Social Stories and other relevant resources for therapy Hanen More than Words Certified DIR/Floortime Practitioner Please note mobile service for Northern Sydney but has clinic rooms in the Terry Meskin Terry Meskin Address: 22 Nancy Street, North Bondi Phone: tmeskin@bigpond.com Pathology Not currently taking new clients The Learning Clinic Pty Limited The Learning Clinic Address: Suite 33, Level 3/1-7 Jordan Street, Gladesville Phone: (02) Fax: (02) Web: info@thelearningclinic.com.au Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA); Psychological services; Child centred; Behavioural approach Applied Behaviour Analysis 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) Home based therapy All services available in the Sydney Metro Area. Workshop services provided Australia wide.

24 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 The Lab The Lab Address: Suite C3(A), Level 1, Artiste 2, 57 Rothschild Ave, Rosebery Phone: Web: Pathology Home, school and centre based therapy Group therapy available Therapies for Kids Therapies for Kids Address: 37 Nelson Street, Annandale Phone: (02) Web: Multi- Disciplinary Occupational Therapy and Pre/School, home and clinic based therapy Individualised goal based functional therapy Sensory processing problems Fine and Gross motor skills School readiness Play, social skills and social stories Visual perception Alert Program for Self-regulation Communication (speech and language) assessment and intervention Language and speech disorders Visual Supports and Schedules PECS, Boardmaker and Augmentative Communication Devices Feeding Toilet training The SpOT Children s Clinic-The Infants Home The SpOT Children s Clinic-The Family Centred Infants Home Approach Address: 17 Henry Street, Ashfield Phone: Web: and Occupational therapy services include a SPOT clinic on Mon, Thursday, Friday and one Saturday a month Therapy skills group Psychology services

25 TLC (Talk Listen Communicate ) TLC Therapy Elizabeth Lucas Family centred Phone: / approach tlcspeechpathology@gmail.com Address: 10 William Street, Earlwood and 42 Norton Street, Leichhardt Web: Centre based but will also do preschool/school visits Holistic approach Parent training and behavioural support Comprehensive assessment for accurate therapy goals Visual supports Social interaction/play skills Saturday appointments School holiday programs PECs & Floortime Ipad applications and recommendations Two Tins Two Tins Liora Ballin Phone: Web: Therapy Mobile service School and home based assessment and therapy; low tech and high tech AAC and Sydney wide liora@twotins.com.au

26 Autism Advisor Program (NSW) 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 Phone (02) Workshops for parents/carers to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Early Days Workshops 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. Closest upcoming workshops A workshop may be running in your area. If not, when there are enough families registered one will be organised Web earlydaysworkshops Workshop Details Contact information Positive Partnerships Workshops 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 m.au

27 Autism Advisor Program (NSW) Play Connect Playgroups Local Playconnect Playgroups available to families as a part of the Helping Children with Autism package These playgroups are free Region: South East Sydney Playgroups can be attended by parents who do not yet have a diagnosis of Autism. Parents can also attend playgroups without their children to share stories and offer support/ receive support from other families. Playgroup Location For Details Contact Information Greenacre Children with ASD or ASD symptoms and their siblings Location: The Greenacre Citizens Hall 202 Waterloo Rd, Greenacre NSW Phone: Rachael Field rfield@playgroupnsw.com.au Under school aged children Thursday 1 3pm

28 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 Under 13 years 4 assessment sessions to assist with the diagnosis not every year Paediatrician pathologist Optometrist Occupational therapist (OT) Physiotherapist Psychologist Orthoptist (HCWA) Psychiatrist 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 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) 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 GP (local doctor) Occupational Therapist (OT) Psychologist Social Worker (Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this item before starting therapy)

29 every year 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. Pathologist / Therapist 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 autismadvisor@autismspectrum.org.au For a language interpreter call