What we offer
Whānau can choose from a variety of best practice services
We provide a variety of support to autistic children, their whānau, and other support people. This includes speech language therapy and two play-based programmes: Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT) and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
In all our programmes, learning is embedded into naturally occurring daily routines, allowing parents and educators to take what they learn in sessions into everyday situations.
Speech language therapy
Our speech language therapists with a variety of speech, language, and communication needs. This includes support with spoken language and other forms of communication, including augmentative and alternative communication.
Our speech language therapists work with families/ whānau to select meaningful communication goals. They take a neurodiversity-affirming approach by respecting and building upon children’s natural and preferred ways of communicating.
All autistic children and children showing signs of autism up to the age of 7 are eligible for this service. Children aged 8-12 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.