Early intervention program for preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum

A comprehensive and highly individualised program for children with autism aged 2 to 6 years, designed to help them develop skills to thrive and be lifelong learners, ready for school and beyond.

A recent peer-reviewed journal article has found that 84% of children showed an acceleration in their rate of learning during their time in the Little Learners program.

The program has also been named a FINALIST in the Best Early Intervention Program award category in the Australian Disability Support Awards.

 

Education philosophy

Centred on the principles of progressive Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

Curriculum

Individualised to your child

Number of days

4 days a week (with a 9.15am drop off & 4.00pm pick up)

Learning Formats

1:1 and group settings

Centre Locations

Melbourne - North Melbourne
Sydney - Lane Cove
Brisbane - Kelvin Grove

Ages

2 - 6 years

About Little Learners

  • Learning takes place at our warm and welcoming centres that feel very similar to preschool. Teaching can also take place at home, kinder or community.
  • Each child receives individualised intervention/education based on their specific needs and goals.
  • The program is based on the principles of progressive Applied Behaviour Analysis.
  • Learning takes place through a combination of 1:1 and small group sessions in a fun, positive and nurturing environment.
  • We work closely with families to develop their child’s unique curriculum.
  • Families receive regular guidance and training – our goal is to equip you with relevant skills and strategies to ensure your child thrives.
  • We also work collaboratively with educators to support your child when they begin daycare/ kinder and support your child when they transition to big school!
  • Little Learners has been named as a FINALIST in the Best Early Intervention Program award category at the Australian Disability Service Awards. Learn more.

 

Is Little Learners right for my child?

Book a FREE telephone consultation today.  We discuss your child and family’s needs and assess if the program is suitable. We will also provide you with a detailed overview of the program, answer your questions and go through the fee structure, funding options and our enrolment process.

Journal article highlights the significant impact of Little Learners 

Key findings in a peer-reviewed article in the Behavioral Interventions Journal include:

  • 84% of children showed an acceleration in their rate of learning during their time in our Little Learners early intervention program.
  • 52% of children’s learn rate doubled.
  • As a group, the children showed significant improvements in their cognitive skills (including non-verbal and verbal cognition)  and adaptive behaviours. This means the children learnt many new skills, and these new skills were used in everyday life.

Read our blog article to learn more.

What we teach

Little Learners is a flexible and child-centred program. So what we teach depends on your child’s unique needs and learning profile, along with your family’s priorities. Following assessments, we will work with you to prioritise your child’s learning goals and develop an individualised curriculum. Our goal is to make learning fun and meaningful!

Developmental areas we focus on

Your child’s dedicated team

Every Little Learner has their own dedicated team, made up of highly skilled and trained professionals and paraprofessionals with backgrounds in Education, Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis.

I am interested in the program, what do I do next?

Book a FREE telephone consultation today.  We will provide you with a detailed overview of the program, answer your questions and go through the fee structure, funding options and our enrolment process.