Play Based
Therapy Services

Looking for a Child Psychologist Near You?

PLAY Psychology is a Melbourne child psychology practice led by registered psychologists, with extensive experience in early intervention, play-based therapy, and autism support for children with developmental delays.

We provide evidence-based, neuro-affirming psychological services that support children’s behaviour, communication, emotional regulation, and learning development across home and school environments.

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  • Collaborative and Pro-active Solutions Model to Behaviours (CPS model)
  • Social Stencil
  • ACT Model to Behaviour Support
  • Early Intervention and Behavioural Supports
  • Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Autism & Developmental Delays, Intellectual Disabilities supports
  • Positive Behaviour Supports & Functional Behavioural Assessments
  • Therapy Assistant Supervision & Team Management +ABA Programs
  • Motivational Interviewing, Parent Education, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  • LOTE for children with Autism support

ABA Therapy

  • Modern PLAY based ABA Therapy including Pivotal response training
  • Visuals: Activity Schedules, communication modes, Visual prompting supports, Visual Check Lists, Video Modelling.
  • Support with Behaviours occurring
  • Picture Exchange Communication Systems
  • Supports and Understanding for Self-Stimulatory Behaviours
  • Assessments (WISC-IV, WPPSI, Vineland, PEP-3)
  • Classroom Visits & Support for Teachers & Integration Aides
  • Workshops and Training for Parents, Therapists and Schools.
  • Support with Schools (ILP/SSG/PSG Meetings & Goal Setting).

Learning Programs

  • Empowering Communication
  • Connection & Attention in a Safe Environment
  • Support for Toileting
  • Building Confidence in Daily Routines and Instructions
  • Play as Learning
  • Visual Communication Supports
  • Social/Emotional Support
  • Movement and Motor Development
  • Support and Understanding Behaviour as Communication
  • Learning Through Observation and Imitation
  • Flexible Thinking and Learning Concepts e.g. colours, numbers, shapes, letters etc.
  • Understanding and Responding to Distress
  • Exploring Foods & Eating/Feeding Supports
  • Supporting Sensory Needs
  • Emotional Wellbeing and Regulation
  • Preparing for School Transitions
  • Stimming and Sensory Regulation Support

Primary School Support Programs

Play Psychology also offers a full range of Primary School level Support Programs for children/adolescents who require assistance with school curriculum, homework, and socialisation.

  • Literacy Skills
  • Reading & Comprehension Skills
  • Mathematics Skills
  • Writing and Drawing Skills
  • Support for social Skills
  • Advanced PECS
  • Self Help Skills
  • Community Awareness and Life Skills
  • Understanding Society