A centre-based early intervention program for preschool children with autism

Melbourne | Sydney | Brisbane

Little Learners is 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.

To find out more, book a no-obligation and FREE telephone consultation today.

Helping your child thrive

The aim of our Little Learners program is to provide your child with the best personalised and collaborative intervention, therapy and support. So your child has the foundations to grow, reach new milestones and become a life-long learner. Watch the video to take a sneak peek into our Little Learners program.

About the Little Learners program

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

  • 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 (ABA).
  • 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. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the program, discuss if the program is suitable for your child and family and have our questions answered. We will also go through the fee structure, funding opportunities and the 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.

Questions?

Give us a call today on 1300 227 981 or book a FREE consultation.

You will have the opportunity to learn more about the program, discuss if the program is suitable for your child and family and have our questions answered. We will also go through the fee structure, funding opportunities and the enrolment process.!

Why choose Autism Partnership?

Autism Partnership is a leading provider of therapy and support for children with autism. We have been supporting autistic children and their families for over 25 years. This is what sets us apart:

Our experience – We’ve been supporting children with autism and their families for over two decades.

Child and family-centred approach – The children we work with and their families are central to everything we do at Autism Partnership. Every child we meet is unique. So we work closely with families to develop comprehensive and individualised programs that meet their needs.

The right team – Our skilled, experienced and empathic team put their heart and soul into championing each child.

Responsive and dynamic style – Our style of intervention is flexible and responsive. We adjust our approach to each child and situation as we know this brings about the best outcomes. And, of course, we make it fun! Learning should be filled with laughter and excitement!

Culture of growth – To help your child grow and learn, we know that we also need to continue to learn and evolve. That’s why we are deeply committed to our teams’ ongoing growth and development. Through research, innovation and professional learning opportunities, our staff are provided with the tools to deliver high-quality services for your child.

For more information on our early intervention programs, book a no-obligation and FREE telephone consultation, or call us on 1300 227 981 .