Understanding your child
We talk with you and assess your child’s current skills, communication, interests and support needs.
OUR APPROACH
Individualized support.
Meaningful goals.
Assessment helps us understand your child’s strengths, communication, interests and daily routines. We work with your family to set goals, choose evidence-informed teaching strategies and review progress together.
HOW WE WORK
From first meeting
to ongoing review.
We plan services with your family and adapt them as your child’s skills and needs change.
Choosing meaningful goals
Together, we choose measurable goals based on your child’s needs and your family’s priorities. We involve your child in ways that suit their communication and understanding.
Supporting choice and participation
We offer choices, support communication and notice when your child is comfortable, needs a break or does not want to continue an activity.
Teaching useful skills
We use strategies such as modelling, prompting, positive reinforcement and practice through play and daily routines, chosen to support your child’s goals.
Reviewing and adjusting
We review session data, observe how your child responds to teaching and listen to your feedback. We adjust goals and strategies when needed.
WHAT GUIDES US
Our Core Values
Connection
We build trust and rapport first, so learning feels safe, positive and enjoyable for your child.
Family Partnership
You know your child best. We value your insights, set meaningful goals together and work closely with you throughout your child’s care.
Individualized Care
We tailor each plan to your child’s strengths, interests, needs and pace, adjusting support as they learn and grow.
Respect & Dignity
We honour your child’s voice, choices and boundaries, support their ways of communicating and respond when they need comfort, help or a break.
Evidence-Informed Practice
We use research-informed teaching strategies and review your child’s progress and your feedback to guide adjustments to their support.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
Making an informed decision
Before assessment or treatment begins, we explain the proposed services, expected benefits, possible risks, available alternatives and fees. You have time to ask questions and consider your options. We obtain informed consent before starting services and review it with you when changes are proposed.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
Your observations matter
What you share helps us understand what is working in everyday routines and where your child may need more support. We welcome your questions and feedback as we work together.