Time 2 Talk can provide occupational therapy support within your early childhood setting, embedding strategies into your daily routines. We work collaboratively with educators and families to identify and respond to children’s needs.

Our services are delivered across two tiers:

• Tier 1 (universal): whole-service practices to build educator capability to understand sensory processing and regulation, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor development, increasing independence in self-care, supporting transitions and routines and environmental adjustments.
• Tier 2 (targeted): small group programs for children needing additional support in build motor skills, sensory regulation, executive functioning, social interactions, self-care skills, inclusion, and school readiness. These groups are seamlessly embedded within play-based learning, with occupational therapists leading sessions while supporting educators to build confidence and skills.

Educator upskilling is delivered through workshops, in-room coaching, and collaborative planning. This hands-on approach builds sustainable skills to support child development and participation across daily routines. Families are actively engaged as partners, with resources and opportunities to support their child’s development across home and educational contexts.

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Expected outcomes for these programs are:

• improved fine and gross motor skills, and coordination
• improved independence and self-help skills (e.g., transitions, toileting, dressing)
• improved ability to understand and support emotional self-regulation and co-regulation
• increased understanding and ability to support sensory processing
• increased understanding and supporting children to form and maintain meaningful relationships
• adapting the environment to support child engagement and wellbeing

Group Support (Child)

Our small group programs are delivered within your existing play-based routines, enhancing learning without disruption. Led by our occupational therapists and supported by your educators, groups of 4–6 children allow for highly responsive support. Sessions run for 45--60 minutes over 6-8 weeks (flexible to your schedule) and use engaging, play-focused approaches. Multiple groups can run across a day, maximising outcomes for children while naturally building educator skills.

Educator Upskilling

We build educator confidence through in-the-moment modelling, coaching, and reflection. Ongoing professional learning is tailored to your centre and is delivered face-to-face or online, covering practical strategies to support motor development, sensory processing, emotional regulation, self-care, and inclusive, neuro-affirming practices. Our focus is on sustainable strategies that fit within your daily activities and routines.

Family Support

We actively engage families as partners, providing take-home resources, practical strategies, and opportunities to discuss their child’s development. Where needed, we support families to connect with local services and community supports, strengthening and supporting parents’ capacity at home and in the community.

Group Support (Child): $215/hr ex GST total $4,945. Includes: 8×60-min group (?6 children)- $1,720 2h tailored prep- $430 1hr resources- $215. Educator upskilling: 6h preparation- $1,290 + 6×60-min PD/workshops- $1,290. Services can be delivered flexibly (e.g., program duration to meet your needs). Resources are billed per hour as needed ($215/hr). Travel: outside Mount Barker District Council (MBDC) $107.50/hr within MBDC no travel fee (Callington $107.50/hr).