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For mums and dads of children with unique needs, the journey through preschool, school and life is full of big decisions and tiny moments that really matter.
Parents, carers and teachers work hard to give their special kids the best possible opportunities, but at times it is hard to know what to do next.
It’s at times like these that a Kids First Early Intervention Support Specialist can help.
Kids First’s Early Intervention Support Specialists are fully qualified special educators who are experts in children’s learning, behaviour and social development.
Kids First’s Early Intervention Support Specialists are highly qualified members of our multi-disciplinary team. They work closely with children, families, therapists and educators to ‘bridge the gaps’ that sometimes form between home, preschool and school.
Our Early Intervention Support Specialists’ mission is to support you and your child’s educators so that your son or daughter’s needs are met in the best way possible. They provide mobile, one-to-one support so that children can succeed in their classroom or playground, and are here to listen, guide, support and inform you so that you can be the strong and effective advocate that your child needs and deserves.
Kids First’s Early Intervention Specialists have extensive experience working with children with additional needs. If your child as a diagnosed disability, developmental delay or is currently receiving Early Intervention assistance, we can help you to navigate your child’s social and educational landscape in a positive and proactive way.
Early Intervention Specialists (EIS) provide one-to-one support to children aged 2-7 so that they can thrive, not just cope, in their preschool and early primary school environments. Your child’s Early Intervention Specialist will be by their side, showing them how to make friends more easily, participate in play and learning activities, improve their communication, and build independent functional skills. Early Intervention Specialists visit regularly and work collaboratively with educators, families, and therapists to ensure your child receives consistent, expert help. This collaborative approach helps your child meet their goals and transition confidently from one stage of learning to the next, promoting inclusion and participation in all aspects of their early education.
Not quite sure what step you should take next for your child? Are you struggling to make school readiness decisions, or would you like to know more about the opportunities that the NDIS offers to children aged under 6? Kids First’s Early Intervention Support Specialists help families to manage challenging situations, consider all their options and make informed choices for their children. Contact us if you would like to meet with a member of our expert team to discuss your family’s needs.
Are you a little concerned about how your child is faring at preschool or school? Kids First’s experienced Early Intervention Specialists can visit your child’s educational environment to collaborate with teachers and share objective insights so that you’re empowered with the information you need to meet their needs. When we visit, we can provide strategies to support your child’s learning, behaviour and well-being too. Contact us if you are a parent or educator and need positive, practical ideas to support a child’s development, participation and social relationships at preschool or school.
Are you an early educator who would love to benefit from Kids First’s experience, multi-disciplinary scope of practice, and commonsense approach to supporting children and families? We help preschools and schools to build strong, confident early education teams. Our engaging workshops for staff provide excellent resources for proactive educators who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for the children in their care. Contact us if you are an educational leader and want to provide your team with high quality professional development that is down to earth, practical and realistic for your setting.
The NDIS provides funding to improve the daily living of children with special needs and to build their capacity to participate successfully in our community. Children receive self or plan managed NDIS funding may be eligible for rebates for these services from the NDIA. Please consult your child’s NDIS plan to check if this service is in alignment with for your son or daughter’s NDIS goals. If you are not sure – call us Kids First on 9938 5419 – we are happy to help!