Early Intervention

At Jellybean Family Psychology we promote child development and value the importance of early intervention and the profound impact it has on a child and family’s overall wellbeing and functioning.

As a registered NDIS provider, we offer a number of services to support families and children with developmental delays and/or disabilities.

Our team of Psychologists and Developmental Therapists provide an intervention program the offers targeted early childhood supports through developmental and therapy services. Via face-to-face intervention sessions, our therapists support children to meet milestones across all developmental areas, including cognitive, social, emotional, sensory, fine and gross motor.

Early Help, Lifelong Impact

Through our early intervention program we aim to support children with developmental delay or disability as early as possible to improve outcomes across life.

  • We focus on building skills, independence, and participation in everyday activities like communication, mobility and learning.

  • Under the NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach, children aged 0–9 can access tailored supports even without a diagnosis.

  • The goal is to provide timely, targeted supports that reduce future reliance on more intensive services.

  • Early intervention under the NDIS is family-centred, recognising parents and carers as key partners in a child’s development.

Evidence-Based Support for Children and Families

Evidence shows early support leads to better long-term outcomes; emotionally, socially and developmentally.

Here’s how we help children and families thrive through early intervention at Jellybean:

  • Play-based therapy to support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation in ways that are  meaningful for the child.

  • Through Family Capacity Building we support families to strengthen understanding, confidence and skills in responding to their child’s unique needs at home and in the community.

  • Sensory and emotional regulation strategies to help children stay calm, focused and better able to participate in daily routines.

  • Support with routines such as sleeping, eating, dressing and toileting to build independence. 

  • Visual supports and communication tools to help children express themselves when verbal language is delayed.

  • Transition/school readiness support including transitions, attention building, following instructions and social learning.

  • Collaborating with educators, allied health/professionals to ensure consistent, child-centred support across environments.

  • Tailored strategies for neurodivergent children (e.g. autism, ADHD, PDA) that honour their strengths and reduce distress.

  • Neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed practice — we prioritise connection over compliance and co-regulation over control.

Individualised Therapy Plans

Our services are tailored to meet the individual needs of your child and through multidisciplinary collaboration between the family, therapists, teachers, and other services we strive to provide a comprehensive support network where sharing insights, strategies and progress updates ensure that everyone is working together to support your child's individual needs and goals to promote better outcomes. 

Intervention plans are developed and reviewed by our Principal Psychologist and the child’s Developmental Therapist with a focus on:

  • The child’s individual interests, preferences and strengths,

  • The child’s specific needs, concerns and goals,

  • Targeted interventions and strategies to facilitate positive change and growth,

  • Flexibility and adaptability to modify approach and techniques based on the child’s response.

Therapies for the Child

We value educational settings, schools, and homes as primary environments where children spend a significant portion of their time. By incorporating therapy into these settings, it ensures that the support extends beyond the individual therapy session creating a consistent and nurturing environment to promote positive and sustainable outcomes.

Intervention sessions incorporate intentionally planned, play-based strategies to meet the child’s individualised goals, supporting the development of:

  • Social interactions and skills

  • Emotional identification and expression

  • Self-regulation

  • Cognitive development

  • Effective communication 

  • Improved focus and concentration

  • Confidence and resilience

  • Self-esteem and overall wellbeing

  • School readiness

  • Sensory profile

School Holiday Programs

Customised school holiday programs for NDIS participants provide tailored activities that meet individual needs, interests, and goals. These programs offer inclusive, safe, and engaging environments where participants can develop social, communication, and life skills. They promote community participation, independence, and fun during school breaks, with support from trained staff to ensure accessibility and personalized care. Such programs enhance overall wellbeing and help families by providing meaningful respite

Our Approach

Jellybean Family Psychology aims to deliver the highest quality of service to families and clients via:

  • Targeted intervention sessions where therapy plans are implemented by highly skilled, tertiary-qualified Developmental Therapists,

  • Sessions delivered across a variety of settings including early learning centres, schools, the home, clinic and community,

  • Multidisciplinary approach with other professionals and services to ensure the best outcomes for children,

  • Referrals to other specialists,

  • Comprehensive assessments and recommendations,

  • NDIS support documentation and plans,

  • Continuous feedback to families through service reports following every therapy session with your child.

Who is Eligible?

Our intervention program is designed to help children who are on the NDIS scheme and are experiencing developmental delays and/or disabilities.