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Early Intervention Services
Gateways Early Childhood Intervention Services are provided to children with developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder or a diagnosed disability, and their families.

What are Gateways Early Childhood Intervention Services?

Gateways Early Childhoon Intervention Services are a coordinated range of services provided to children with developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder or a diagnosed disability, and their families.

The aim of these services is to help develop the child’s:

  • Communication
  • Learning skills
  • Self help skills
  • Sensory awareness
  • Social skills; and,
  • Behaviour.

Who are part of the Gateways Early Childhood Intervention Team?

Gateways has a multi-disciplinary Early Childhood Intervention Team including skilled speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists and early intervention teachers.

The Gateways Early Childhood Intervention Team works closely with young children and their families to ensure they receive the support and services they need to maximise their:

  • Quality and enjoyment of life.
  • Potential; and,
  • Positive relationships in their community.

How do I know which services are best for my child?

Families can choose the combination of Early Childhood Intervention Services that best suits their situation.  Services can be provided at:

  • The family home.
  • The child's kindergarten
  • A childcare centre
  • Family Day Care
  • The Gateways Children’s Centre at Grovedale; or,
  • Other locations requested by the family.

What is the Gateways’ Service Philosophy?

At Gateways we recognise that each child and family is unique and we aim to develop programs that best suit the needs of each individual family. Working together makes best use of the skills and knowledge of the family and professionals.

An assessment of needs is conducted in cooperation with each family and a service plan is developed that responds the family's priorities.

Research and experience has shown that functional life skills and play activities practised in a range of real life situations allow the child to learn by doing. We are also mindful of the fact that families need to look after, and balance, the needs of the whole family.

How do I find out more information?

For more details about Gateways Early Intervention Services contact the Gateways Early Childhood Intervention Services Manager via Contact Us or on 5221 2984.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Early Days Workshops

Early Days Workshops support carers of children, aged six years and less, who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder or are undergoing asessment, by giving them information and strategies to support their child's development every day.
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Positive Partnerships

Workshops and information sessions for parents or carers of school-aged children, who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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The Strengthening Parent Support Program

Providing information and support to families with children with a disability or additional need in the Barwon South West Region.
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'Helping Children with Autism' services provided by Gateways

Gateways is an approved 'Helping Children with Autism' provider of Early Intervention Services. See a complete list of the services Gateways provides under this Federal Government initiative.
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Autism Playgroups

Autism Playgroups are designed for families of children, who have recently received a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder and are not yet old enough to attend kindergarten.
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Autism Early Learning Program

The Autism Early Learning Program is an intensive program for kindergarten-aged children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and very high needs.
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Short Term Case Management

Case managers help families with children aged between nine and 18-years with an Autism Spectrum Disorder access information and resources.
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Parent to Parent Support

Families of children with a disability/additional needs often say that their most effective source of information is other families in the same situation.
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Autism Assessments

Gateways has an expert team that conducts Autism Assessments, which diagnose children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Early Intervention Services

Gateways Early Childhood Intervention Services are provided to children with developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder or a diagnosed disability, and their families.
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Kindergarten Inclusion Support Service

The Kindergarten Inclusion Support Services Program provides supplementary support to children with severe disabilities in State-funded Kindergarten programs.
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Transition Case Management

Transition Case Management provides short term help to families with a child, who is making the important transition from the Gateways Early Childhood Intervention Program to school age services.
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