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/aap Go to: Please contact Early Days to register your interest for a workshop. (02) You can find out more information about the workshops at au/earlydaysworkshops 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 Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), Dept of Health & Aging (DoHA) and the Dept Education, Training & Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

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3 Last Updated: June 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 Metro North (Northern Sydney) Organisation contact details (include consortium members) Approach Programs Area coverage ABAlink & Respite Services ABA Link & Respite Services Location: Artarmon Address: Suite 5, Level 1, Hampden Road, Artarmon Phone: teresa.gower@abalink.com.au Web: Applied Behavioural Analysis Functional ABA Program Free initial consult with families Behaviour consultancy and assessment to determine goals for individual treatment plan Therapist and Parent training on ABA Supply of senior and junior ABA therapist when possible Sydney-wide please contact to discuss your location Jumpstart - Julia Doust Location: Narrabeen Address: 15 Indura Road, North Narrabeen Phone: jlohri@hotmail.com Home based program specific to the needs of the child Support for parents in home to manage theirs child s development Consultancy support in childcare centre, schools and kindergartens Mobile Service across Northern Sydney (Palm Beach to Lane Cove) CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE Kaleidoscope Network Location: Belrose Contact: Joanna Simons Phone: Applied Behavioural Analysis Behaviour Management and Social Skills Consultation and assessment to determine goals for skill acquisition and behavioural programme/school observation to determine school based goals and behaviour intervention. Regular team meetings, ongoing assessment/evaluation process involving parents, client and therapy team. Provides home, pre school and school visits. Belrose Mobile service: Northern Beaches down to Mosman area.

4 All Communication Matters All Communication Matters Address: 1. Suite 609, 90 George Street, Hornsby, Level 3, 430 Victoria Avenue, Station Medical Clinic, Chatswood, 2067 Phone No: Central Number: DIR Floortime School/clinic/home based Individual therapy sessions Social skills group School holiday Intensives PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Social-Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support (SCERTS) Parent training Hanen Makaton (Key Word Sign) Auslan signing Upper North Shore, Lower North Shore Web: Building Blocks Location: Hornsby Address: Suite 613 Avanti, 1C Burdett Street Phone: Web: Assessment of Functional, Social, Emotional, Motor and Sensory Processing skills and establishment of goals and treatment plan Sensory, Motor or Play based Intervention session School based services available, more centre based School Readiness Program in preparation for schooling Holiday Handwriting Groups Combined OT and SP Intervention session to demonstrate program intervention for parents, goal collaboration. Parent Information Evenings providing Information and Training on Implementation of current treatments Peer play groups Social thinking curriculum and groups Hornsby AMR Centre Sydney Child Development Centre Location: Roseville Address: 78a Pacific Highway Phone: Web: u Individual Session - Initial Assessment, including written report. Home, pre-school visits available More Than Words, Hanen Program - 12 week intensive training program for parents of children with autism Let's Play Together - small group sessions focusing on social skills and making friends. Maximum of 3 children per group School Readiness Group Roseville

5 Northpsych Location: Roseville Address: 86a Pacific Highway Phone: Web: Kids Plan-it Contact: Jessica Westover Location: Balgowlah Address: Suite 2, 1st Floor, 402 Sydney Road, Balgowlah NSW 2093 Phone: Website: Psychology Psychology Initial and ongoing consultation with clinical psychologist/psychologist to discuss behaviour and developmental concerns Parent Skills Training Program Transition to school support Initial assessments Centre based School, Preschool and Childcare visits available per request Play therapy focusing on imaginative play skills Fine motor skills Developing functional skills School holiday groups School readiness program Works in conjunction with Therapist Kirsten Wakefield from Talk Time Roseville Northern Beaches, Upper and Lower North Shore ASPIRE Aspire Location: Homebush Bay Address: Suite 107, 3 The Crescent, Homebush Bay NSW Phone: Web: info@aspireearlyintervention.com ABA Approach Multidisciplinary team including Psychologists, Therapists and Therapist ABA Centre but mostly home based therapy. School and preschool assessments and intervention (behaviour intervention plans) Regular workshops on ABA training Parent training e.g. toilet training, eating and sleeping Socials skills groups 3 different age groups and can do school visits Intake appointments home based Saturday appointments available NSW Metro Autism Assist Carlingford & Language Centre Pty Ltd Katherine Lawrence Location: 16 Elbon Avenue, Epping NSW 2121 Phone: carlingfordspeech@gmail.com Epping Autism Central Autism Central Address: Beecroft NSW 2119 Parent capacity building and Tutors Multidisciplinary team work together to plan and support children Program starts with an assessment phase which leads to an Beecroft Epping Eastwood

6 Phone: Hanen SCERTS 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 Ryde Auburn Autism Connections Attune Relate Connect Libby Scherrer Location: Sydney Phone: RDI Provides Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) program Provides hands on support in guiding families through Intervention Home, educational and community setting services. One-to-one, individualised service. Metro Sydney please contact to discuss Jo Fokkes Location: 148 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove NSW Phone: Developmental Intervention within: Provides Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) program Parent training available Home. Pre School and School visits available Will travel throughout the state Lane Cove, North Shore, Inner West Able to work with clients throughout NSW RDI Rochelle Appleby Location: Wahroonga, NSW Phone: Sunflower Autism Consulting Sydney Libby Maher Location: Sydney Phone: RDI Provides Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) program Transition to school Developmental and behavioural support RDI Provides Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) program Home, pre-school, school based and centre based services are available Group & Parent sessions can be run on interest Wahroonga Metro Sydney Autism Professionals Kid Sense Location: Gordon Address: Suite 18, Level 3, 924 Pacific Highway Initial Assessment (report provided). Families are provided with an understanding of their child's learning style and strategies to promote learning in a broad range of areas Focus on sensory, social stories, fine and gross motor skills and Gordon

7 Phone: Web: self-help skills. Families are encouraged to sit in on all sessions. Pre-school/childcare consultation to assist in support of the child, including successful transition of the child to childcare/preschool Marcia Williamsz Location: West Pymble Address: 7 Todman Avenue, West Pymble NSW 2073 Phone: mwilliamsz@bigpond.com Parent capacity building Centre based Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Incorporate aspects of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and Hanen More than Words programs Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children (TEACCH) Social Stories Parent training within sessions When requested/required will visit home, preschool, daycare or school settings to set up communication systems/adjustments Will discuss language/social/curriculum needs with the children's teachers and work with teachers to make adjustments to provide a more accessible learning environment for the child. Will work with teachers to design a modified curriculum Metro Sydney Lift-off Language and Learning Lucy Cummins Location: Chatswood Address: Suite 201B, 3-9 Spring Street, Chatswood, NSW, 2067 Phone: office@liftoffsll.com.au Web: Centre based Assessment and intervention services for children aged 1-16 years of age Intensive, clinic based intervention focuses on developing a child s ability to communicate effectively and appropriately. This includes speech clarity/articulation, receptive and expressive language, social skills and play, auditory processing, oral language and expression, reading accuracy and fluency, written expression and comprehension. We offer ongoing reviews and parent training. Observation intervention session and/or discussion with staff at preschool or school available. Chatswood Bright Eyes Early Intervention (part of Autism professionals consortium) 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. Pymble and North Shore

8 Belinda Neimann Belinda Neimann Pathologist Location: St Ives Address: 9 Acorn Rd, St Ives, NSW 2075 Phone: info@belindaneimann.com Web: Initial Assessment Centre based Home, Preschool, or School Based visits where available Parent training Hanen More Than Words Small group work with a focus on communication, preparation for school and social skills St Ives

9 Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Building Blocks Location: Frenchs Forest Phone: Web: Multidisciplinary Aspect s Comprehensive Approach Making the Connection Introductory service for families at home Includes planning, preparation and provision of a written report. Building the Foundations A series of fortnightly sessions designed to implement and review the progress of your child s Early Intervention Plan. addressing areas such as play skills, communication, social interaction, behaviour, sensory regulation, motor skills, transition to school and key pre-academic skills / / 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 Metro Sydney Diagnostic Assessment Service Location: Families have to travel to Frenchs Forest Phone: Web: Assessment and information service Centre Based Program (State funded program admin fee can be FaHCSIA funding) Child and Parent components 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: Web: School consultation School Based Educational Outreach Intensive consultation including observations and report of recommendations Professional development for staff Review consultation NSW

10 Carly Coleman Carly Coleman Address: mobile service Phone: DIR Floortime approach School/preschool and home visits available Facilitate play and social skill development Develop coping strategies and skills Sensory processing difficulties Skills training dressing, riding a bike, balance Northern Beaches Cathy Marson Beecroft Services Contact: Cathy Marson Address: 12 Welham Street, Beecroft NSW 2119 Phone: help@chattercheck.com Web: Initial consultation Individual Beecroft Chatabout Chatabout Pty Ltd Address: Shop 78/20 Herbert Street, West Ryde Phone: info@chatabout.com.au Web: Clinic, Preschool, or School Based Hanen Groups Parent training program West Ryde Children s Assessment and Services (C.A.T.S) Mosman Language and Learning Centre Location: Mosman Address: Suite 1, 836 Military Road Phone: Web: Individual therapy sessions working one on one with the child on an individualised program and provision of activities for home Preschool Visit to observe the child and discuss with staff strategies to enhance communication at preschool Hanen Program-Run by Hanen certified speech pathologists. "More than Words" program PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Auslan signing Lower North Shore and Northern Beaches Beverley Clarke Location: Cammeray Sessions with an Therapist: Preschool Visit- Therapist visits preschool to liaise Lower North Shore and Northern Beaches

11 Address: Suite 108/506 Miller St Phone: or with teachers and discuss the preschool program and environmental adaptations to assist the child in the preschool setting. Home Visit - Therapist visits home to train parents, discuss home program and recommend environmental adaptations to assist their child in the home environment Early Intervention Specialist Kiersten Jerret Location: Mosman Address: Suite 1, 836 Military Road Phone: Intensive Early Intervention Program Set up of Initial Plan after initial consultation. Home Visit: Observe Child and provide strategies relating to social interaction, communication and behaviour Preschool Visit: Observe child, provide strategies for inclusion within preschool setting, generalise skills taught in individual therapy sessions and promote social skills. Integrated Peer Play Group: A small group often conducted at child's preschool, focusing on play skills and positive social interaction. Lower North Shore and Northern Beaches Child First Caswell Health Child First Location: Pymble Address: 1228 Pacific Highway, Pymble Phone: info@caswellhealthcare.com.au Web: Multidisciplinary Can provide services at home, pre-school and school. Services include assessment, individual therapy and reports Can provide services at home, pre-school and school. Services include assessment, individual therapy and reports Pymble Centre based programs are in Pymble but can also do home visits throughout the Northern Sydney area. Communicate Communicate Pty Ltd Address: Mobile Service Phone: info@communicatespeech.com.au 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 Covers Northern Sydney and Northern Beaches please contact to discuss

12 Connect Connect Monique Simpson Address: 123 Livingstone Avenue Pymble NSW 2079 Phone: Web: Relationship building and developmental approach Home, School and 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 Parent training workshops Can provide a free information pack and DVD for interested families Upper north shore (home visits) Centre based treatment possible in Pymble for all regions of Sydney Davison Enterprises Elizabeth Seaton Address: 3A Milray Street, Lindfield NSW 2070 Phone: liz@seaton.net.au Excel Excel Address: Ground Floor, Suite G4, 64 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park Phone: julia@excelspeech.com.au Web: Play-based /ABA Family-centred approach Initial and review assessments are completed with comprehensive feedback then provided regarding progress and goals to be targeted. Centre and home-based therapy sessions are available for children from age 18 months-7 years Preschool and school visits available ranges from highly structured ABA to more natural playbased therapy depending upon each individual child. focuses upon expanding the child's ability to understand and use appropriate language to effectively communicate with others Covers Ryde area Gladesville & Learning Centre Gladesville & Learning Centre Address: 148 Pittwater Road, Gladesville Principal Pathologist: Linda Kendrick Phone: or linda@speechpathologists.com.au Website: ASD referrals 3 years + and verbal Centre based, family focused service Preschool, school or home visits available for observation /collaboration purposes Assessment and intervention for speech, language, social/pragmatic & literacy skills. Individualised programmes Pathologists are Hanen trained More Than Words Group programs School Readiness group held each January 2 hours per day for 3 consecutive days. Gladesville

13 Grace Grace Therapist Address: Level 1, 19 Kenthurst Road, Dural Phone: Web: Therapist (Please note located in Kellyville) Address: 22 Braekell Place, Kellyville (Please note speech therapist is located in Kellyville) Fine and Gross Motor Skills Sensory Processing Social and Behavioural Difficulties Specialised Programs Centre and home based program. In school consultations also available Dural Can provide service in the Hills district, Galston, Berowra, Hornsby, Kellyville, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Dural & Kenthurst Talk Play Grow Location: Dural Address: 8/524 Old Northern Road, Dural NSW 2158 Phone: Individual Initial Assessment, including written report. Group therapy program Dural Helen Stone Helen W Stone, and Location: North Sydney Address: Suite 702, Level 7, 26 Ridge Street Phone: helen@northsydneytherapy.com.au Web: and Individual Initial Assessment, including written report. Individual Assessment including written report Intervention session and/or training for families/support workers to carry out the child's intervention Preschool/school and home visits available North Sydney Belinda Green Location: Frenchs Forest Address: 7 Forest Way,Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Phone: belindangreen@gmail.com Individual Initial Assessment, including written report. Intervention session and/or training for families/support workers to carry out the child's intervention. Preschool/school and home visits available. Frenchs Forest PLEASE NOTE CURRENTLY OVERSEAS WILL BE RETURNING IN THE NEW YEAR Spectrum Educational Consulting Sandra Christianson Location: Roseville Address: Please note mobile service wherebirdsfly@optusnet.com.au Phone: Therapist Initial Consultation, Team Meetings and Monthly Reviews Parent Consultations Parent/Child Interaction Sibling Play. Individual Play Group/Peer Play Developmental Play Mobile service covering the North Shore, Northern Beaches, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs

14 Home, School/Preschool Visitations. Holiday Workshops. Transition to school program Skills Fine Motor Program Social Skills programs Katrina Jenkins Katrina Jenkins Location: Forestville Address: 2 Tingira Place, Forestville NSW 2087 Phone: kate_jenkins@bigpond.com Centre based service and Language Assessment with written report Individual session Forestville Kerry Gibbett Kerry Gibbett Location: 10 Libya Crescent Allambie Heights NSW Phone: kerrygibbett@hotmail.com sessions. Program designed to meet individual child's needs. Skills may include motor, sensory, behavioural, self, help or social/ emotional. Family focused. Home/School and Preschool visits also available Northern Beaches Kids First Children s Services Kids First Children s Services Location: Brookvale Address: Level 1, 527 Pittwater Road, Brookvale Phone: enquiries@kids-first.com.au Web: Multidisciplinary Free Community Service Seminars Sensory processing Fine and gross motor coordination Visual perception Self-care difficulties Social and emotional regulation Sensory gym Brookvale, Northern Beaches Social and communication skills Receptive and expressive language Hanen PECs, Makaton and other Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) methods. Psychology Understanding of children s behaviour Transition to new educational environments Formal Educational & Ability Assessments to assist with treatment

15 Kids World Paediatric Kids World Paediatric Address: 469 Mowbray Road, Lane Cove Phone: Web: DIR Express Yourself Location: Chatswood Address: Suite 7, Malvern Ave. Phone: planning or understand required levels of school support needs Intervention options include: Standardised assessments Individual Family Service Plan Individual therapy sessions incorporating a broad range of techniques and treatments Dedicated pair and small group sessions Social Skills Groups for Preschoolers that support children s relationship-building, play, emotional regulation and social interaction skills. Maximum of 4 children and are offered in blocks of 12 weekly sessions Joint / sessions Observation/Support visits to preschools and schools Transition to School Groups led by teachers. 50 minute weekly sessions run in 12 week blocks to develop an understanding of classroom and social interaction conventions as well as supporting the development of early learning, fine motor and communication skills. and Centre based with preschool/school consults available Individual sessions Peer group sessions (up to 6 children) Social camps (6 or more children 5 days/week for 2 hours during school holidays) Phone or skype consultations Parent training workshops and consultations Centre based individual speech pathology sessions Sydney area, North Shore; appointments available for regional /distance consultations. Chatswood

16 Kristin Bayley Kristin Bayley Location: Neutral Bay Phone: Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and language Formal and informal assessment of communication skills and needs One-to-one therapy to improve skills in the areas of articulation, phonology, fluency, language, and pragmatics/social skills. Supervision of early intensive intervention programs based on the principles of applied behaviour analysis Parent training and education in communication development and behaviour management. and support for development of functional communication skills via spoken language, PECS, Key Word Sign/Makaton and basic gesture Assessment and intervention of pre-reading/reading skills Preschool/School observations Education and training for educational and other professionals Mealtime assessment and support Programs to teach daily living skills, e.g. toilet training, dressing, independent engagement/play skills Northern Sydney Please contact to discuss Lifestart Lifestart Locations: Lifestart Eastwood Address: Somerville Park, 679 Blaxland Road, Eastwood Phone: Lifestart Hornsby Address: 4 Ramsay Road, Pennant Hills Phone: Multidisciplinary Lifestart Plus - Clinic, Home, school and preschool options - Clinic, Home, school and preschool options Groups paired sessions Interpreter Services available Parent Training Hanen More Than Words Hanen Talkability Eastwood Pennant Hills Frenchs Forest Lifestart Northern Beaches Address: Arranounbai School 5 Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest Phone: autism@lifestart.org.au Web:

17 Lindfield and Learning Centre Lindfield Multidisciplinary and Learning Centre Location: Lindfield Use Address: Suite 3, Tryon Road, development Lindfield and behavioural approaches Phone: DIR Floortime Web: Individual therapy sessions working with the child and family on an individualised program and provision of activities for home Social skills groups Literacy groups Holiday intensive block therapy Preschool and school visits available Parent training Parent support groups Offers behaviour intervention Hanen More than Words PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Social-Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support (SCERTS) North Shore, Northern Beaches Helping Children Location: Lindfield Address: Suite 3, Tryon Road, Lindfield and Suite 8, 67 Wanganella Street, Balgowlah Use behavioural approaches Individual therapy sessions Gross and fine motor difficulties Sensory processing Preschool/school consultations where available School holiday group programs North Shore, Northern Beaches Phone: Psychology Location: Lindfield Address: Suite 3, Tryon Road, Lindfield Phone: Psychology Counselling Behaviour Management Psychology Service Provides management strategies for children with autism and their parents Individual therapy sessions Parent training North Shore, Northern Beaches Lizard Centre Lizard Centre Location: Lane Cove Address: 13 Sirius Rd. Lane Cove 2066 Phone: Web: ABA ABA Intensive early intervention programs covering all developmental areas based on the principles of Applied behaviour Analysis (ABA) Social Skills group programs In-home and in- school or preschool behaviour consultations Training for parents Offer workshops and presentations throughout the year Will cover the entire metropolitan area of the Sydney, rural and remote Outreach programs, and some services interstate.

18 North Shore North Shore Location: Chatswood Address: Suite 7, 56 Neridah Street Phone: Web: Individual Initial Assessment and Reviews. Individual speech therapy sessions Social skills and language development Social skills groups in school holidays. Home, pre school and school visits are available when needed, services are more centre base. Service has Vietnamese speaking Pathologist. Chatswood North Shore Location: Hornsby Address: Unit 3, 41 Palmerston Road Phone: Web: Individual Initial Assessment and Reviews. Individual speech therapy sessions Social skills and language development Social skills groups in school holidays Home, pre school and school visits are available when needed, services are more centre base. Hornsby North Shore Location: Neutral Bay Address: Suite 105, 40 Yeo Street Phone: Web: Individual Initial Assessment and Reviews. Individual speech therapy sessions Social skills and language development Home, pre school and school visits are available when needed, services are more centre base. Neutral Bay and Learning Centre Location: Hornsby Address: Suite 9/49 Palmerston Road, Hornsby Phone: Web: Centre based Individual sessions Parent education Hornsby

19 Parks Clinic Kids OT Location: Suite 13 Forestway Shopping Centre, Cnr Forest Way & Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Phone: or Parent Training Group Social Skills School Readiness Motor Skills Holiday Program Frenchs Forest Robin Mitchell Location: Northern Sydney Suburbs in homes and schools Phone: DIR Floortime Assessment and therapy in home, preschool, and school Use a developmental model, DIR -Floortime focuses on working closely with families. Hanen trained PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and other augmentative and alternative communication methods (AAC) Northern Sydney Suburbs Please note Mobile Service Sensational Kids Group Sensory Smart Kate Morris Location: mobile therapist kate@sensorysmarttherapy.com.au Phone: DIR Floortime Individual sessions Home, Pre-School and School visits available Fine motor and handwriting Mobile service, Northern Sydney Covers Terrey Hills, Hornsby, Chatswood and Ryde area PLEASE NOTE KATE IS CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE KidSync Location: Suite 31, 22 Fisher Road, Dee Why, NSW Phone: Individual sessions Cognitive and learning skills Self-care and life skills Social/emotional development Sensory issues Dee Why STaR Association STaR Association Address: Suite 5a, 11 Packard Avenue, Castle Hill Phone: elise@star.org.au Web: 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 Blacktown Ryde Hills

20 Danielle Kim Address: Rowe St, Eastwood Phone: Anita Doyle Address: Unit 5, 11 Packard Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154 Phone: Psychology 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) 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 Individual services: centre, home, pre school and school based services Individual, group and parent training Psychology Individual Psychology services Centre, home, pre school and school based services Ryde LGA Inner West, Ryde, Hills District, Parramatta Ruth Deabill Address: 130 Dartford Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120 Phone: Individual 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: Individual 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, George Street Hornsby NSW 2077 Phone: Psychology Psychology Individual Psychology services, centre, home, pre school and school based services Hornsby LGA Allison Watson Location: Phone: Julia Good Location: Blaxland Rd, Ryde, 2112 Phone: Julia.Good@gmail.com Early Intervention Behaviour Program - Social Worker Individual Behaviour Program service includes, centre, home, pre school and school based services Initial assessment of communication skills Comprehensive assessment reports Treatment programs for use at home, preschool or school Consultation with preschool, school or specialist staff Hornsby, Kuring-gai & Hills LGA Ryde, Hills, Hornsby LGA

21 Stepping Stones Early Learning Stepping Stones Early Learning Location: Gladesville Address: 23 Punt Road Gladesville Phone: Web: Multidisciplinary therapy, therapy, Behavioural support Access to centre based or home based teaching and/or therapy services. Includes therapy, therapy, Behavioural support and in home support programs with trained therapists. Access to centre based or home based teaching and/or therapy services. Includes Behavioural support and in home support programs with trainee therapists and special educators Based in Gladesville Playsteps A structured play group that runs throughout the year combining a centre based play program with parent training. For ages 18 months to 5 years. SmallTalk & Language SmallTalk & Language Location: Hornsby Phone: info@smalltalkspeech.com.au Web: Clinic based but home and school based sessions are also available Individual assessment and therapy sessions Social skills, language and speech development Parent training PECS, Makaton Upper North Shore Spoken Word - & Language Services Spoken Word - & Language Services Angela O'Sullivan Location: 172 Princes Street, Putney NSW 2112 Phone: angela@spokenwordspeechtherapy.co m.au Individual assessment and therapy sessions Clinic, home and school based Certified DIR/Floortime Practitioner Behaviour Management strategies Experienced in Makaton (Key Word Sign) Work very closely with Therapists and Psychologists at Psychmatters Trained in PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Social skills groups per request Ryde LGA

22 Sydney Child Psychology Sydney Child Psychology Centre Location: Mosman Address: Suite 3, 836 Military Road Mosman NSW, 2088 Phone: Fax: Web: Psychology Comprehensive Early intervention programs Includes ABA, Structured teaching methods, positive behaviour supports Psychology Comprehensive Early Intervention Programs, home and preschool based therapy Home/Preschool/School Visit - to observe child, consult with relevant staff regarding behaviour management and learning support Group - This includes group social skills sessions, working in small groups of 2-4 children. Individual therapy Parent training - A comprehensive workshop to teach parents/carers behaviour management strategies Visual Supports, PECS, Social Stories and other relevant resources for therapy. Sydney Metro Area Sydney Kids Sydney Kids Carissa Louwen and Rebecca White Location: Mobile service Phone: Provide a mobile service, Home and Pre School visits Hanen and PECS trained Mobile service Covering Northern Beaches Sydney Paediatrics Talk Time Kirsten Wakefield Address: Suite 1, Floor Sydney Rd, Balgowlah NSW 2093 Phone: kirsten.wakefield@talktime.com.au Individual Assessment Individual Group programs Social skills groups School Holiday Programs (run inconjunction with an Therapist either at Hurstville or Balgowlah) Makaton/Key Word Signing, PECS and Hanen Program: It Takes Two to Talk and More Than Words trained Balgowlah Talking Heads Janine Painter Services Location: Mosman Address: Bridgepoint Shopping Centre, Brady Street, Mosman Phone: Assessment with a full written report Individual therapy sessions Development of : Play skills, Fine motor skills, Prewriting and writing skills, Gross motor and general co-ordination skills, Visual perceptual skills, Pre-academic skills, Northern Sydney

23 School readiness, Self-care skills, Sensory processing, Attention, concentration and organisational skills Preschool, home and school consultations can be organised. Regular therapy sessions not provided The Learning Clinic The Learning Clinic Address: Suite 33, Level3/1-7 Jordan Street, Gladesville, NSW 2111 Phone: Fax: Web: ABA Home and Centre based Pre/school visits available Individualised programs School shadowing Parent and teacher training Access to online individualised programs Statewide Two Tins Two Tins Liora Ballin Phone: Web: School and home based assessment and therapy; low tech and high tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) All areas of Sydney Please note mobile service Vicki Selwyn-Barnett The Language Tree Therapists: Vicki Selwyn-Barnett, Ciara Holland and Sally van den Bok Address: 58 Dolphin Crescent, Avalon 2107 Phone: Web: Individual therapy Language and communication development Social development and interaction Avalon

24 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 rlydaysworkshops 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 au

25 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: Playgroup Location For Details Contact Information Hornsby Children with ASD or ASD Hornsby Heights Community Centre Contact: symptoms and their siblings 104A Galston Road, Hornsby Heights For more information. Under school aged children Small groups of children.

26 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 and treatment plan in total not every year Paediatrician Psychiatrist pathologist Optometrist 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 pathologist Optometrist 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 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) Therapist (OT) Psychologist Social Worker (Important: Check that your therapist is registered with this item before starting therapy) every year

27 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. Therapist 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 The Picture Communication Symbols by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission. Boardmaker is a trademark of Mayer-Johnson L Developed by