Developmental Screening Assessment Services

Our developmental screening and assessment services help build a clear picture of your child’s strengths, needs and everyday skills. We use warm, child-led approaches to understand how your child communicates, moves, plays and regulates in their daily routines.

Understanding Your Child’s Development

Every child grows and learns in their own way. Our developmental screenings help identify your child’s communication skills, motor development, sensory processing, play abilities and early learning foundations. We focus on understanding your child in a warm, supportive way that feels safe and child-led.

What Developmental Screening Involves

Screenings are flexible and tailored to your child’s age and comfort. They may include:

    • play-based observation

    • parent interviews

    • structured tasks

    • questionnaires or checklists

    • information from teachers or carers

These screenings help us identify areas of strength and where support may be helpful.

Comprehensive Developmental Assessment

If more detailed information is needed, we offer comprehensive assessments. These provide a deeper understanding of your child’s communication, motor skills, sensory needs, play, social interaction and self-regulation. Assessments guide decision-making for early intervention, school planning and therapy recommendations.

Clear, Family-Friendly Reports

Following screening or assessment, families receive a clear, easy-to-understand report highlighting:

    • your child’s strengths

    • areas where support may help

    • recommended goals

    • practical strategies for home, school and the community

    • next steps for therapy or early intervention

Reports are written in family-friendly language to ensure they are useful and meaningful.

Screening and Assessment for NDIS, School and Community Services

Our reports can support a range of needs, including:

    • NDIS access or early childhood pathway applications

    • NDIS review preparation

    • school and childcare transition planning

    • collaboration with paediatricians, GPs and other therapists

We focus on real-world function and meaningful outcomes.

A Warm, Child-Led Experience

We follow your child’s lead, create a predictable and supportive environment, and adjust our approach based on what helps them feel comfortable. Our goal is for children to feel safe, connected and understood throughout the process.

Where We Provide Assessments in Adelaide

We offer developmental screenings and assessments at our Port Adelaide clinic, as well as in homes, schools, childcare settings and community environments across Adelaide.

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