Autism

ASSESSMENT 

At Gameplan we celebrate neurodiversity in all its forms. We also understand that the assessment and intervention journey for neurodivergent individuals and their families can be a challenging and stressful time. However, it can also be an enlightening and highly informative experience. Our caring team of therapists are trained in assessment implementation to provide specific recommendations to support your child’s unique social, language and learning profile with their well-being at the centre of all the work we undertake.  

We work with referring Paediatricians and Psychologists to conduct gold standard assessments in the areas of: 

  • functional language 

  • pragmatic and social use of language 

  • narrative language 

  • executive functioning and organisation 

  • play skills 

  • academic achievement 

  • behavioural and socialisation concerns.  

Further, we may observe your child at play, in the home and at school to identify profiles of strengths and challenges across social communication, cognition, expected and unexpected behaviours, educational needs and suspected co-occurring challenges.  

It is our aim to partner with, collaborate and support parents along the journey to assist all children to develop confidence and a strong sense of self. 

For children under the age of 7, support and funding under the Early Childhood Approach is available. For children over 7, NDIS can also provide support for services. Gameplan is also happy to assist with the application process. 

INTERVENTION 

Based on our detailed recommendations from the assessment process, we provide intervention in the areas of: 

Each intervention session is tailored to the individual needs of the child. We provide parents with detailed weekly notes outlining progress towards goals as well as a structured home learning plan to continue therapy throughout the week.