Marte Meo
Kudos
- Service type:
- Program
- Support category:
- educator upskilling
- family and parenting support
- Primary AEDC domain:
- social competence
- Secondary AEDC domains:
- communication skills and general knowledge
- Delivery location:
- all areas of South Australia
- Delivery mode:
- online live
- in-person
- hybrid
- Program delivery:
- by supplier staff to groups of children, families or educators
- Tiered intervention:
- tier 1 universal whole service
- tier 2 Targeted for specific cohorts or small groups
- Cost:
- moderate ($200-$2000 per person/item/hour)
Description
Kudos’ Marte Meo program is a developmental support method that uses video interaction guidance to help you improve your interactions with children. The program consists of:
- Video feedback: You record your everyday interactions with children. These recordings are then reviewed with a trained Kudos Marte Meo therapist to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Focus on development: The program provides concrete information on how to support children's development during everyday interactions. It emphasizes the importance of positive, attuned communication.
- Evidence-based: Marte Meo is grounded in attachment theory, brain-based learning, and developmental research. It aims to enhance social, emotional, and cognitive development in children.
- Practical application: The method is designed to be practical and applicable in everyday situations, making it a useful tool for improving the quality of interactions in various settings.
- improved understanding of social skill development in early childhood
- improved ability to implement strategies to support social skill development
- improved ability to implement strategies to support communication
- improved ability to support diverse needs through inclusive practices.
How this is delivered
This program is available online or in-person, live or hybrid. The program can vary based on your specific needs and goals. Generally, this includes:
- Initial assessment: Conducted by a trained Marte Meo therapist to identify areas for improvement.
- Regular sessions: Typically, sessions are held weekly or bi-weekly, with each session lasting about 1-2 hours.
- Ongoing support: Continuous support and follow-up sessions to ensure sustained improvement and integration of new practices.
- Recording: Educators or caregivers record their interactions with children during regular activities.
- Review: A trained Marte Meo therapist watches the video with the educator or caregiver, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
- Feedback: The therapist provides specific, constructive feedback, focusing on enhancing positive interactions and addressing any challenges.
- Action plan: Together, an action plan is developed with concrete steps to implement the feedback in daily practice.
- Follow-up: Regular follow-up sessions are conducted to monitor progress and provide ongoing support.
Cost
This program is delivered online (10 x1 hour sessions, or half day sessions over 2 days) for $1,560 or in-person (full day) for $1,170. If travel is required, the following zones apply: Metro: No cost within 50kms of CBD Beyond 50kms of CBD: cost by negotiation Country visits may be bundled with flights, car hire and/or accommodation. Facility hire costs / catering – if service is to be delivered outside of clients facility.
Contact the provider
Contact name: Kudos Tailored Learning Coordinator
Contact email: Learning@kudosservices.com.au
Contact phone: (08) 8348 6500
Contact website: https://kudosservices.com.au
About the organisation
Kudos is a not-for-profit, employee-controlled mutual providing early childhood and therapy services in South Australia. They support individuals with disabilities through therapy, group programs, capacity building, community connections, and support coordination across the state. Their 200 practitioners with decades of experience in early childhood education and care environments support 11,000 South Australian families per year.