Autism Early Intervention

Grow Early Autism Supports is a mobile service providing autism early intervention therapy across Melbourne. We provide individualised, routines- and play-based therapy at home, kinder, school, and in the community, helping children learn and build confidence, communication, and independence.

We currently support families across Melbourne, including Hume, Darebin, Merri-bek, Moonee Valley, Brimbank, Melton, Banyule, Manningham, Whittlesea, and Casey.

We do not charge for travel, ensuring your child’s NDIS funding is maximised for therapy.

Early Intervention: Children 1-5 Years

A highly skilled therapist works directly with your child at home, kinder or daycare, supporting them to learn through motivating (fun!) play and daily routines.

One approach we use with young children on the spectrum is the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). Comprehensive goals are developed in collaboration with the child’s family and teachers to support children to grow across all areas of life, including communication, play, self-help and social interactions. Your child’s therapy goals are embedded in play and daily routines and child motivation is key to learning! 

  • More information about the ESDM can be found here.

  • Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes.

  • $193 per hour (NDIS funding can be used to cover these sessions).

Early Intervention: Children 5-9 Years

A highly skilled therapist will work directly with your child at home or school on goals that support learning across all key areas.

Evidence-based strategies are tailored to the unique strengths and needs of each child, with goals focused on supporting wellbeing and quality of life for your child and family, for example communication, personal independence and recreation. We work with your child’s teachers to enhance learning and participation at school, for example helping them to play and engage with peers, remain regulated and follow classroom routines, including transitions.

  • Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes.

  • $193 per hour (NDIS funding can be used to cover these sessions).

Parent Coaching and family support

Work with a highly experienced therapist to develop tools and strategies to support your child.

Coaching sessions focus on supporting you to develop practical skills and strategies to support your child’s learning through play and daily routines. Focus on areas that are most supportive for your child and family, for example transitions, self-help, and emotional co-regulation. 

  • Available via telehealth or in-person at your home.

  • Sessions are 60 minutes.

  • $193 per hour (NDIS funding can be used to pay for these sessions).

Early Childhood Education Professional Development and Training

We recognise and respect the expertise of early childhood educators and collaborate with them to tailor inclusive practices for Autistic children accessing their services.

Professional development can be customised to each centre, with common topics including:

  • Understanding and supporting behaviours of concern/priority

  • Supporting children’s emotional co-regulation knowledge and skills.

  • Adapting classroom routines and learning experiences to boost children’s engagement and participation.

  • Tailoring supports for children with higher support needs.

  • Collaborating with families and allied health therapists.

Training can be delivered in a way that meets the needs of your team, including:

  • Online via zoom

  • In-person workshops during or outside of work hours

  • In-classroom coaching

  • Fees; $250 per hour for an unlimited number of participants.