Talking Matters is a speech pathology and occupational therapy practice dedicated to helping children thrive. The multidisciplinary team (primarily speech pathologists and occupational therapists with connections to external psychologists and social workers) will work collaboratively with you to support children and families in building essential communication, play, emotional regulation, motor and life skills in your early childhood learning environment. The existing learning environment and the needs of the centre are taken into consideration when supports and recommendations are made for your children, families and staff. Talking Matters also offer workshops and professional development for you and families. This support creates an enriched, collaborative, supportive environment where every child can reach their full potential. For more information on the program, visit: https://www.talkingmatters.com.au/about-us/training-workshops/

Expected outcomes for this support are:

• improved verbal, nonverbal, play and social communication skills for children, educators and families
• improved coordination, fine and gross motor skill development for children while promoting independence in everyday activities
• improved understanding of communication, play, emotional and physical development milestones for educators and families
• improved ability for educators and families to implement strategies for promoting language, play, emotional regulation and motor skills for children within learning environments and at home

This allied health support is available in-person, and online as required. Additional add-ons include interactive workshops, professional development seminars and tailored resource creation.

The support is delivered from $199.54 per hour.