Early Intervention Service Provider Panel Members

Creative STEPS P/L 

Address: PO Box 2405 Melton South Victoria 3338 
Phone 03 9743 0069 
Fax:  
Email: info@creativesteps.com.au 
Website: http://www.creativesteps.com.au 

The above link is for your convenience. It provides information about this service provider. The Department does not necessarily endorse all of the contents in this link as it may provide information about therapies that the Department has deemed ineligible for HCWA funding, i.e. there is insufficient evidence to prove that these therapies are of benefit to children with ASD. Families should make informed choices about the therapies they wish to purchase and enquire about those that are eligible and ineligible for HCWA funding.

Consortium Members and/or Delivery Locations

    • Name:  Creative STEPS Clinic
    • Delivery Address: Cnr Tarneit Road and Thames Boulevard, Werribee, VIC. 3030.
     
    • Delivery Address: Western Suburbs
     

Fee Schedule for Creative STEPS P/L
Eligible Intervention Type/s Provider and Delivery Location Multidisciplinary Team Name and Description of Intervention/Service Cost
Developmental/Social Learning Director(s) of Creative STEPS at Various (Western Suburbs) Speech Pathologist; Psychologist; Child/Special Educator; Teacher INITIAL CONSULTATION Non-formal assessment is undertaken with the parent/carer to identify the child’s and family’s needs. Basic learning and developmental goals are identified for an essential component of a well-developed personalised programme and intervention plan. Max 3 consultants. $390 / Hour
Developmental/Social Learning Creative STEPS at Various (Western Suburbs) Speech Pathologist; Occupational Therapist; Psychologist; Child/Special Educator; Teacher REVIEW CONSULTATION These sessions are best implemented at regular intervals (3-6mnths). Your child's/family's intervention progress is reviewed and new goals are developed. An excellent opportunity to provide advice on where to next for your specific intervention programme. Max 3 consultants. $390 / Hour
SERVICE COORDINATION Consolidation of reports and liaison between services to enable collaborative provision, including case conferencing. $140 / Hour
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Creative STEPS at Various (Western Suburbs) PARENT GROUP WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMMES. ONE SESSION - Specific topical workshops are delivered in a group setting to parents. These workshops aim to teach parents about how to manage their child’s developmental needs. $100 / Session
SIGNPOSTS FOR BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIOUR - A researched based parenting skills program constructed by Parent Research Centre to further develop your understanding and improve your child’s behaviours. This programme runs for seven-sessions and includes a manual. ($140 per 1:1 session) $700 / Program
PRESCHOOLERS WITH AUTISM - A parenting skills program developed by Monash University. Includes 10 Group and 10 Individual family sessions. Manual included. Up to two caregivers per family may attend. $2750 / Program
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Creative STEPS at Various (Western Suburbs) Speech Pathologist; Occupational Therapist; Psychologist; Child/Special Educator; Teacher; Trainee Therapist SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS Eight sessions. Sessions focus on communication development, social development, independent living skills, anxiety management and sensory motor development. $700 / Term
END OF GROUP REPORT End of group assessment report. Outlines level of goal attainment, and provides parents with multidisciplinary strategies and recommendations for further skill development, specific to their child’s needs. $100 / Half Hour
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Creative STEPS at Various (Western Suburbs) Speech Pathologist; Occupational Therapist; Psychologist; Child/Special Educator; Teacher; Trainee Therapist THERAPIST AIDES We can provide qualified, experienced therapy aides to support children’s individual intervention during their kindergarten and home-based tailored programmes. Min. 2 Hours $55 / Hour
INDIVIDUAL PARENT TRAINING Assist parents in transitional programmes, providing resources e.g. Social Stories, etc. $140 / Hour
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Creative STEPS at Various (Western Suburbs) Psychologist PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES ASSESSMENT- Current adaptive, social, language, daily living skills and motor skills, as well as problem behaviours for multidisciplinary treatment planning & evaluation. Comprehensive report and recommendations included. $650 / Program
THERAPY - Focuses on techniques and strategies to improve social and emotional skills. $140 / Hour
INDIVIDUAL PARENT TRAINING -Focuses on techniques and strategies for parents to improve social and emotional skills of the child. $140 / Hour
Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Creative STEPS at Various (Western Suburbs) Speech Pathologist SPEECH & LANGUAGE SERVICES ASSESSMENT - Initial assessment and report $650 / Program
THERAPY - Teaching verbal and non-verbal functional communication skills and targeting development in the areas of language, speech, oral motor, pragmatic, and social language $140 / Hour
INDIVIDUAL PARENT TRAINING - These sessions provide parents with strategies and skills to assist in developing their child’s language and communication skills (e.g. Makaton, PECS). $140 / Session
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Creative STEPS at Various (Western Suburbs) Occupational Therapist; Trainee Therapist OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES ASSESSMENT - Formal occupational/sensory assessment and clinical observation of engagement in natural environment to identify child’s strengths and weaknesses, which impact on engaging in the everyday activities of life and participation across environments. $650 / Program
THERAPY - Strengths focused, developmental, play based intervention, targeting purposeful engagement, social interaction and skill development in child’s own home with parent participation. $140 / Hour
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Creative STEPS at Various (Western Suburbs) Trainee Therapist THERAPIST AIDE - With guidance from relevant specialist, our therapist aides can assist with developing your child’s play and creative skills; while targeting behaviour, motor skills, language and emotions through play and art. Min 2 Hours $55 / Hour
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Therapy-based; Family-based Creative STEPS at Various (Western Suburbs) Speech Pathologist; Occupational Therapist; Psychologist; Teacher PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES $160 / Hour

Please note that there may be cancellation and/or other fees associated with some services. For more information please contact the service provider as these are not covered by the early intervention funding under the Helping Children with Autism package.

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