Assistance Programs

• Involves an initial assessment covering all strands of learnings and development to determine the areas to be prioritised and to identify the barriers or challenging behaviours that may interfere with learning.
• Parent and team training (initial and ongoing).
• Progress is monitored, and programs are adjusted during fortnightly or monthly consultations.
• Preschool/School consultations to assist with inclusion.
• Home and Centre based consultations to assist with generalisation.
• If a full ABA program is recommended the weekly hours will build to 20+ hours/week to achieve the best outcome (see research).

• Involves an initial assessment of child at home to produce an individualised program to focus on the areas of independence, leisure and life skills.

• Observation and meeting with teachers at school to discuss areas that the child may require additional assistance with.

• Parent and team training (initial and ongoing).

• Fortnightly consultations for ongoing progress of programs.

• Home and Centre based consultations for generalisation.

• Regular school meetings with teachers as required.

Leaps Ahead Early Intervention offers expert supervision and training for parents, school educators, therapy assistants, and for anyone who is involved in the child’s learning programs. Our experienced supervisors offer professional guidance and support throughout all stages of the child’s learning process.

We offer supervision in person or online for those families outside Hobart who sometimes need the service promptly and cannot wait for us to arrange travel.