Our Services

The CDI is proud to offer services that are tailored to not only the child, but also the team around the child.

We know from multiple research studies that a consistent approach delivered by therapists, parents and family members, as well as educators at their childcare or preschool, will result in better outcomes for your child in the short and long term.

Click here to find out more about our child focused Early Intervention services and how our services are designed to fade over time, as the child’s skills develop.

Click here to find out more about our services for parents and family members and support for NDIS applications and reviews.

Click here to find out more about how we support Educators and Health Professionals through our Mainstream, Coaching and Professional Development programs.

For Children

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is a healthcare service that helps individuals to participate in everyday tasks.

Speech Pathology

Speech and Language Pathology is a key component of our services. Our Certified Practicing Speech Pathologists consult to our team of mult-disciplinary therapists and run 1:1 speech clinics at our centre.

ESDM 1:1 Clinic

Our therapists are all trained to a high level to deliver the Early Start Denver Model.

Early Childhood Social Therapy Group

The Early Childhood Social Therapy Group program is a 3 hour program aimed at reinforcing skills developed in 1:1 sessions and developing essential skills for effective participation in education and community settings

ESDM in Mainstream

An important element of our integrated approach is ensuring the time your child spends at their mainstream childcare or preschool is successful.

School Readiness Program

The CDI School Readiness Program has been developed to equip children with any developmental delays including ASD, with the necessary skills to enter their school setting with greater confidence and improved social skills.

School Success

The School Success Program has been developed to equip children with developmental delays with the necessary skills to thrive in their school setting.

Feeding Therapy

In our specialised Feeding Therapy Program, we are committed to addressing a range of feeding challenges faced by children.

Autism Diagnosis

We provide Autism diagnostic Assessment services using the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, the gold standard in Autism diagnostics

Psychology Services

For Parents

Psychology Services

Support for parents to come to accept their child’s diagnosis or delays in their development is provided by our Clinical Director, a Clinical Psychology Registrar. Individual sessions can be booked and paid for using your child’s NDIS funding.

Parent Coaching

Individual parent coaching sessions are conducted in a clinic room at our centres, or in your home.

Parent Capacity Building

The CDI recognise that parent involvement in their child’s therapy journey is key to their progress.

For Educators & Health Professionals

ESDM in Mainstream

An important element of our integrated approach is ensuring the time your child spends at their mainstream childcare or preschool is successful.

Professional Development

An important element of the CDI’s integrated approach is upskilling educators so that they can support children with ASD or Neurodevelopmental delays in their education setting.

Inclusion Coaching

The Child Development Institute has developed a tailored mentoring and coaching program to help childcare centres and preschools overcome barries to inclusion.