About
Early Bird Therapy Services offers individual, child-focused therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, intellectual disability and more.
We offer one-on-one therapy as well as a variety of group programs to suit different children and their families.
Everything we do is built around the needs and wants of our Early Bird families, so the programs we run are designed to help your child work on the goals that matter most to you.
Meet the Team
Camellia - Owner & Speech Pathologist
Camellia - Owner & Speech Pathologist
Camellia - Owner & Speech Pathologist
Likes solving all types of puzzles
Linh - Practice Manager
Camellia - Owner & Speech Pathologist
Camellia - Owner & Speech Pathologist
Likes snacks and chatting with parents
Jessica - Speech Pathologist
Jessica - Speech Pathologist
Jessica - Speech Pathologist
Likes to wear animal or food earrings
Shofiya - Speech Pathologist
Jessica - Speech Pathologist
Jessica - Speech Pathologist
Likes stacking in an orderly fashion
Arwa - Speech Pathologist
Jessica - Speech Pathologist
Arwa - Speech Pathologist
Likes going for walks to recharge and reflect
Kimberley - Speech Pathologist
Kimberley - Speech Pathologist
Kimberley - Speech Pathologist
Likes watching musicals and dining out with friends
Kirsten - Speech Pathologist
Kimberley - Speech Pathologist
Kimberley - Speech Pathologist
Likes plants, baking cakes and drinking coffee
Noor - Speech Pathology Assistant
Andree - Speech Pathology Assistant
Andree - Speech Pathology Assistant
Likes sewing, playing video games, trying new foods and spending time with friends and family
Andree - Speech Pathology Assistant
Andree - Speech Pathology Assistant
Andree - Speech Pathology Assistant
Likes adventure, cooking and crafts
Charli - Occupational Therapist
Yen - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Charli - Occupational Therapist
Likes bananas
Celyna - Occupational Therapist
Yen - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Charli - Occupational Therapist
Likes messy play
"Sometimes it's gross - you just have to deal with it"
Yen - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Yen - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Yen - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Likes getting excited about holiday decorations
in shopping centres
FAQ
Does my child need therapy?
What specific intervention programs do you offer?
What specific intervention programs do you offer?
Language
12 months - Starting to say a few words and use gestures, e.g. waving, pointing
18 months - Can say up to 20 words, copies words and noises, follows simple instructions
2 years - Can say more than 50 words, puts 2 words together (e.g. "no apple"), answers simple questions, follows simple instructions
3 years - Puts 4-5 words together, asks and answers questions, follows complex 2-step instructions
5 years - Tells simple stories, takes turns in conversations, follows 3-step instructions
Speech
Do unfamiliar people have difficulty understanding what your child is saying? Does your child have many speech sound errors?
Stuttering
Does your child have difficulty finishing their sentence because they repeat or get 'stuck' on sounds or words?
Voice
Does your child's voice sound hoarse, breathy or strained?
Fussy eating
Does your child have a small list of 'safe' foods? Does your child have a list of foods to avoid?
Sensory seeking behaviours
Does your child have repetitive movements (e.g. hand flapping)? Does your child rock back and forth or fall/crash on purpose? Does your child hold small objects in their hands at all times?
Challenges with self-care
Is your child able to get dressed, brush teeth, shower, eat and drink independently?
Social skills
Does your child have an interest in interacting with peers and adults?
Emotional regulation
Does your child frequently experience extreme emotional responses? Does your child have difficulty calming down?
If you have concerns about any of the above, your child may benefit from support from a Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist.
What specific intervention programs do you offer?
What specific intervention programs do you offer?
What specific intervention programs do you offer?
We know that every child is different and so is the way they learn and grow.
That’s why our team is trained in a variety of specialised programs to make sure we can support each child in the way that works best for them.
Some of the programs we have trained in include:
Responsive Feeding Approach
Facilitating the discovery of internal hunger cues, curiosity, and motivation, while building skills and confidence.
The Hanen Program
Helping parents and carers support their child’s communication in everyday life.
Story Champs
A narrative-based intervention that builds oral language, vocabulary, and storytelling skills in a fun, engaging way.
Sounds-Write
A structured, evidence-based phonics program that supports reading and spelling development from the very beginning.
GLP (Gestalt Language Processing)
For kids who use "scripts" or echolalia to communicate, we use GLP-informed strategies to help them move toward their own flexible language.
Traffic Jam in My Brain
A brain-based approach that helps kids who struggle with self-regulation, attention or sensory challenges.
KWS (Key Word Sign)
A simplified sign language system that supports communication alongside spoken words.
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
Supporting children in using pictures to communicate their wants and needs.
LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning)
A powerful AAC approach that supports consistent, motor-based communication for children who are non-verbal or minimally verbal.
Why does it look like you're just playing with my child?
Although it may appear that we are just “playing” with your child, each session is carefully planned with specific goals in mind, using play as a therapy tool.
Children learn through play, so we use play–based therapy in our sessions to create natural and engaging opportunities for them to practise their communication skills, functional life skills and social skills.
Additionally, play ensures that your child is intrinsically motivated to participate in therapy to make learning fun and meaningful!