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Early Intervention
Kindred Kids Early Intervention offers intervention services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs.
The term 'Early Intervention' denotes therapeutic supports that are delivered during the early years (often 0-6 years). For many children, development may progress in a predictable way. For others, development may benefit from specialist support and assistance.
Kindred Kids Early Intervention has a local team of trained, certified and experienced early intervention professionals who work with children to support their ongoing progression and development.
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
Kindred Kids Early Intervention utilises the world renowned Early Start Denver Model as a framework for our transdisciplinary Early Intervention program.
This program falls into the category of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Intervention (NDBI) which means it is an evidence-based approach designed to enhance the developmental and social-behavioral skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This therapeutic method integrates the principles of play with developmental and social learning strategies, focusing on embedding intervention within natural, everyday interactions and activities.
By harnessing the motivational aspects of a child's environment and interests, ESDM encourages engagement, communication, and social connectivity. The approach is highly individualised, aiming to address the unique strengths and challenges of each child, fostering skill acquisition in a supportive and nurturing manner.
How Early Intervention is Provided
Early Intervention services are currently provided from our specialist Early Intervention clinic in Buderim. With some limited Early Intervention services being integrated into Kindred Kids Early Learning Buderim during 2024.
Therapy occurs in 11 or 12 week cycles. Each cycle starts and finishes with an assessment. Generally, children engaged in the Early Intervention program access the following regular intervention opportunities:
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Individual therapy 1:1 with the ESDM Practitioner
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Group therapy 3:5 with trained ESDM Practitioners and an Early Childhood Supports Therapy Assistant
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Parent Training Sessions (optional but highly recommended).
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Home-based Therapy Assistant sessions (optional but highly recommended)
At the end of each cycle, children are re-assessed using the robust ESDM method and Parents are provided with a clear and detailed report of their child's progress towards their goals.
What Parents Say
"The Kindred Kids approach helps me as a parent to be empowered to help my daughter progress rather than just relying on professionals"
"(Kindred Kids EI Practitioner) is so natural with my daughter, I have never seen her play so well."
"It's like therapy is play and play is therapy. It's the only therapy my son is happy and excited to go to."
Meet the Practitoners
Erin Byrnes
Erin Byrnes is a certified ESDM practitioner with over 10 years expirience supporting children with Autism to find their unique voice.
Samantha Lonsdale
Samantha is a passionate Early Intervention practitioner and Early Childhood Teacher with a long history of experience in the early childhood education sector.
Could Kindred Kids Early Intervention benefit your child?
Contact our Early Intervention team to organise a free no-obligation phone consultation with one of our Kindred Kids Early Intervention Practitioners.
Parent Brochure: An introduction to Kindred Kids Early Intervention and the ESDM
Referrer Brochure: An introduction and evidence references for the ESDM and information on referral pathways.