Early intervention to help children thrive

Support for children aged 0–6 during the most important developmental years. Play-based therapy that builds skills, confidence, and connection.

Allied Health Early Intervention from Montessori Care

Why the early years matter

The first six years are the foundation for everything that follows, learning, relationships, independence, and wellbeing.

90% of brain development happens before age 5

The early years are the most critical window for building neural pathways that support learning, communication, and behaviour.

Early support leads to better outcomes

Children who receive early intervention are more likely to attend mainstream school, build friendships, and develop independence.

Families are part of the team

We work with parents and carers to build strategies that continue at home, because therapy doesn’t stop at the end of a session.

What is early intervention?

Early intervention means providing therapy and support to young children as early as possible, before challenges become entrenched. It’s about giving children the tools they need during the years when their brains are most receptive to learning.

How the Thriving Kids Program works

Our Thriving Kids Program is a dedicated early intervention pathway for children aged 0–6. It combines play-based therapy with family coaching and educator collaboration, so your child gets consistent support across every environment.

Therapies included

Your child may benefit from one therapy or a combination, we’ll guide you based on their assessment.

Occupational Therapy – Early Intervention (0–6) allied health from Montessori Care

Occupational Therapy

Fine motor, sensory processing, self-care skills, and play development

Speech Pathology – Early Intervention (0–6) allied health from Montessori Care

Speech Pathology

Language development, communication, feeding, and social interaction

Psychology – Early Intervention (0–6) allied health from Montessori Care

Psychology

Emotional regulation, behavioural strategies, and developmental assessments

Behaviour Support – Early Intervention (0–6) allied health from Montessori Care

Behaviour Support

Positive strategies for challenging behaviours in home and learning settings

Developmental Assessments – Early Intervention (0–6) allied health from Montessori Care

Developmental Assessments

Comprehensive assessments to identify needs and guide therapy planning

In partnership with Montessori Academy

Our dedicated 0–6 pathway is designed to work alongside Montessori Academy’s early learning environments. Therapists collaborate directly with educators, so your child receives consistent, aligned support throughout their day.

Dedicated 0–6 Pathway

Montessori-aligned early intervention

“Having the therapist come to our daughter’s daycare was a game-changer. She didn’t even realise it was therapy, she thought she was just playing. And the progress has been incredible.”

Jessica T.

Parent, Thriving Kids Program

Getting started is simple

1

Get in Touch

Call us or fill out a quick form. We’ll listen to your concerns and answer your questions.

2

Initial Assessment

A therapist meets your child in a comfortable setting to understand their strengths and needs.

3

Therapy Plan

We create a plan with clear goals, aligned with your child’s NDIS plan if applicable.

4

Start Therapy

Play-based sessions begin at home, daycare, or in the community, wherever your child is most comfortable.

Give your child the right support early

The earlier you start, the more your child can achieve. Speak with our early intervention team today, no obligation, just clear guidance.