Discuss Your Child’s Needs with Our Caring Admin Team
Taking the first steps after receiving a diagnosis, noticing developmental differences or behavioural difficulties, or beginning a new intervention program can feel overwhelming for families. Our caring Administration Team is here to make the process as simple and supportive as possible.
During your initial conversation, we can:
- Listen to your concerns and gather some background information about your child.
- Help you share what you are currently noticing and the areas where your child may need support.
- Answer any general questions you may have about our services and what to expect when getting started.
- Explain the next steps in the assessment or intervention process.
- Help us understand your family’s needs so we can match your child with the most appropriate clinician.
You don’t need to have all the answers before contacting us. We understand that families may be coming to us at a time when there are many questions and a lot of information to process. Our team can help you understand the process and guide you through the next steps.
Complete Services Agreement/Client Information Forms
Before services can begin, our administration team will email our Services Agreement and Information forms.
a) Client Information Form
Tell us about your child, including their strengths, interests, current needs and the areas where you would like support.
b) Play Psychology Services Agreement
Please read and sign the Services Agreement Policies
c) Return your completed forms
Please email your completed forms to both Clinical Director: vicky@playpsychology.com.au and Administration: admin@playpsychology.com.au
Once we have received your completed forms, we can confirm your appointments and prepare for your child’s first consultation.
Assessment
Once we receive your completed intake forms, our team will contact you to arrange a suitable day and time for a registered psychologist to visit your home and complete a play-based developmental assessment and parent interview. This child developmental assessment/parent interview (2–2.5 hours) is a play-based process designed to feel comfortable and engaging for your child. It includes a range of activities such as puzzles, block building, picture book tasks, ball play, puppet play, bubbles, matching and sorting games, colouring, drawing, and playdough activities. The play-based developmental assessment allows the psychologist to observe and assess your child’s functioning across key developmental areas, including language development, communication skills, play skills, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, attention and concentration, and self-help skills.
Development of your Child’s Individualised Intervention Plan
Once the Play- Based Assessment is completed, your psychologist will develop an Individualised Intervention Plan (2.5 hours), including tailored goals, early intervention strategies, and structured learning and play-based therapy programs designed to support your child’s goals, development and progress.
Where a PEP-3 Assessment is completed, an Assessment Report will also be provided to summarise your child’s developmental abilities and the areas assessed.
Learning Resources
Play Psychology offers a large library of high-quality printable resources, including flash cards, worksheets, and visual supports, which are available through your psychologist for families to use at home and school.
Consultations
A Play Psychologist will visit your home on a weekly or fortnightly basis for a 2-hour consultation with you and your child.
During these visits, your Play Psychologist will work one-on-one with your child, implementing neuroaffirming, evidence-based behavioural supports and early intervention strategies. They will also provide parent education, tailored recommendations, and practical strategies, along with helpful resources, visuals, and tools to support your child’s development at home.
As your child develops new skills and is ready for further learning, your Play Psychologist will regularly review and update their individualised intervention plan, set new developmental goals, and introduce new learning programs as appropriate.