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Springfield

We provide assessments, early intervention therapies and support to help you thrive.

Early Start Australia Springfield has been providing occupational therapy and speech and language pathology services to the Springfield and Ipswich region since 2017

Our services are provided to children and adolescents (birth to 18 years) and are delivered in our therapy centre, or mobile, visiting childcare, pre-school, school or home settings. Our therapists are also trained and equipped to provide services via telehealth.

Our Springfield team are committed to helping develop children and adolescent’s life skills to enable them to participate in daily activities to the best of their ability and achieve their goals.

We have a strong early intervention program incorporating use of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) for intensive early intervention with children aged 12 to 48 months. ESDM integrates a relationship-focused play -based, skill attainment-focused developmental model to provide an effective program for young children and their families.

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Clinic contact details

Level 1 (Ground Floor), L106 Springfield Tower, Springfield Central, 145 Sinnathamby Boulevard
Springfield QLD 4300

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1300 372 439

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How we can help your child

From early intervention support to therapy services, we offer tailored plans that support your child’s development.

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Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapists help children enhance their movement, mobility, strength, developmental delay and overall fitness. Through tailored therapy plans, we support optimal physical development, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

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Psychology and counselling

Our child psychologists provide guidance to support learning and development, helping children and young people better understand their emotions and thoughts. Through tailored strategies, they empower individuals to function well in their communities, be able to regulate emotions, maintain and enhance their mental health, fostering resilience, and overall wellbeing.

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Speech and language pathology

Our speech pathologists support you to develop speech and language to build confident communication, literacy, and social participation.

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Children’s occupational therapy

Our occupational therapists help you take part in daily activities, like self care and school work, by supporting regulation, teaching skills and adapting tasks.

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Programs

As part of your therapy journey your therapist we may recommend some specific therapy programs to assist in achieving your goals including:

PEERS is the leading evidence-based social skills intervention program for teenagers and young adults with social challenges such as high functioning autism spectrum disorder, as well as those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression and other socio-emotional problems.

Facilitated by our therapists, group programs are a fun way to meet others and create connections while learning and developing skills.

Perinatal (before birth) and postnatal (after birth) counselling is a form of therapy that provides emotional and psychological support to expectant and new parents.

Clinic contact details

Level 1 (Ground Floor), L106 Springfield Tower, Springfield Central, 145 Sinnathamby Boulevard
Springfield QLD 4300

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1300 372 439

Email

[email protected]

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Opening hours

Monday : 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday : 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday : 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday : 8am - 4:30pm
Friday : 8am - 4:30pm

Meet the ESA Springfield team

Carissa Bernal Carrillo

Practice Principal & Occupational Therapist

Carissa enjoys working with children of all ages and their families to identify their goals and assist their child with reaching their full potential in a fun and supported environment.

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Paris Benoit

Team Leader & Senior Speech Pathologist

Paris has experience working with children of all ages with autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, global developmental delay, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and speech, language, and literacy delays.

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Tina Bettinzoli

Senior Psychologist

Tina has worked across the lifespan I have spent the majority of my time working with children, adolescents and their families, including perinatal, postnatal and infant mental health.

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Tyrell Champion

Registered Psychologist

Tyrell has experience supporting clients who are autistic and ADHD, and with topics such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationships and communication difficulties.

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Maleesha Abeysinghe

Occupational Therapist

Maleesha is passionate in providing neuro-affirming practices for children and their families and working within the multidisciplinary team to provide quality care.

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Iris Liu

Occupational Therapist

Iris is passionate in supporting children who are neurodiverse and/or facing mental health challenges to explore and further develop their skills in different areas of their lives.

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Mina Bae

Speech Pathologist

Mina enjoys working closely with children and their families within a multidisciplinary team to deliver the best possible therapy and care.

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Kyra

Speech Pathologist

Kyra has a special interest in working with and supporting neurodiverse children and their families.

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Louis Sungkana

Occupational Therapist

Louis works with children off all abilities and ages, and takes a holistic approach, focusing on the family’s unique needs and goals to develop a personalised therapy plan.

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