Meet with a Psychologist
Receiving a diagnosis of Autism and beginning an early intervention program can feel overwhelming for families. Our Play Psychologists are here to support your family by discussing therapy options for your child and to provide guidance as you begin your therapy journey.
We also offer an optional free 30-minute consultation, where we can answer any general questions you may have about starting therapy and introduce you to our PLAY Psychology services and approach.
Complete Services Agreement/Client Information forms
Tell us about your child on the Client Information Form
Get to know our services policies on the PLAY Psychology Services Agreement pages
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 for children.
This child developmental assessment (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.
Following the assessment, your psychologist will develop an individualised therapy plan, including tailored goals, early intervention strategies, and structured learning and play-based therapy programs designed to support your child’s development and progress.
Development of your Child’s Individualised Learning and Intervention Program
Once the assessment is completed, your Play Psychologist will prepare a comprehensive assessment report summarising your child’s developmental abilities. Your Psychologist will also create an individualised Play Psychology intervention plan for your child, which will be implemented by your psychologist, with tailored learning goals and structured therapy programs designed to support your child’s development.
Learning Resources
Play Psychology will provide you with an individualised shopping list of toys and therapy materials to support your child’s program. This may include items such as puzzles, building blocks, flash cards, colouring books, toys, playdough, and other high-quality resources needed to facilitate therapy at home.
In addition, Play Psychology offers a large library of high-quality printable resources, including flash cards, worksheets, and visual supports, which are readily available for families to use throughout therapy sessions.
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.