Early Start Social Skills Program
A short-term therapy program for children who need extra support joining in, or communicating during play.
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Need help with skills like joining in, asking for help or communicating during play?
The Early Start Social Skills Program helps preschool children develop the confidence to communicate, connect and join in with others. Delivered over 4 to 6 sessions, the program provides targeted therapy and practical guidance to support successful interactions at home, childcare, pre-school or in the community.
Together, we’ll focus on one or two priority areas that will help your child:
- Communicate with others more effectively
- Build confidence in social situations
- Develop friendships
- Take turns and share
- Join in play and group activities
- Participate more confidently at home, childcare or pre-school.
Your therapist works in partnership with you and your child, using coaching, practical strategies and everyday routines to build your confidence and capability to support your child’s participation and progress between sessions and beyond.
Five steps to greater connections in everyday life
Identify social skills to focus on
We work with you to understand the situations your child finds most challenging.
Understand what may be getting in the way
Together, we explore your child’s strengths, environment and routines to identify the support they need.
Build skills through focused therapy
Sessions focus on the skills that will make the biggest difference to your child’s confidence in social situations.
Practise in meaningful situations
Your child learns and practises social skills in meaningful, everyday activities.
Support progress beyond therapy
We provide practical strategies and resources to help parents and carers reinforce new skills at home, childcare and pre-school.
Program runs across 4-6 sessions with targeted digital resources via our Wellbeing app.
Fees starting from $776
Best suited to pre-school aged children up to 6 years old with a social skill-development priority, such as communication, interaction with others or functional independence.
Enquire now or call our Customer Care Team on 1300 372 439 to explore Medicare and private health insurance funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The Early Start Australia promise
Holistic care and treatment plans
Our multi-disciplinary team works together with you to understand your child’s needs. From there, we’ll develop a plan with evidence-based strategies. Work with us to achieve your goals and enjoy a better quality of life.
Australia-wide reach
With clinics in every state and territory, and an experienced team of therapists. Find help when you need it, where you need it.
Registered NDIS provider
We are a registered NDIS provider and are here to help you on your NDIS journey. We provide quality and safe services, follow NDIS requirements, and support your needs and goals.
Early intervention at all stages
Early intervention is not just for young children. We offer therapies that cater to all ages, needs and abilities, and we know the sooner you start your therapy journey, the better your outcomes. With us, you can learn new skills and enjoy more freedom and control in your life.