Welcome to Walkie Talkie Early Intervention
- THE EARLY START DENVER MODEL, SPEECH PATHOLOGY, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY -
Walkie Talkie Early Intervention is a mobile practice within the Sydney Metropolitan area that promotes child development in their everyday environment.
We adopt a developmental, evidence based and multidisciplinary approach to therapy.
We specialise in working with children from birth to early teenage years who have been diagnosed with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Global Development Delay
- Attention Deficits (Hyperactive and Inattentive)
- Social Communication Disorder
We also work with children who have difficulties with:
- Learning
- Communicating
- Socialising
- Engaging and interacting
- Moving and playing
Our Services
Walkie Talkie delivers high quality services which include individual therapy, group therapy, parent and caregiver training sessions. Parents and teachers become an integral part of the therapy team. We foster a holistic approach to childhood development, enabling children to generalise skills in their environment.
Our sessions can be conducted at home, school and preschool environment.
EARLY START DENVER MODEL
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and Parent- ESDM (P-ESDM)
The ESDM is a comprehensive early intervention model developed for your children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Walkie Talkie Early Intervention also provides Parent-ESDM. This is a parent coaching course that up-skills parents to deliver ESDM within your child's daily routine.
Walkie Talkie Early Intervention is a mobile practice within the Sydney Metropolitan area that promotes child development in their everyday environment. We adopt a developmental, evidence based and multidisciplinary approach to therapy. Walkie Talkie conducts therapy in your home, at preschool or in the community.
We specialise in working with children from birth to teenage who have been diagnosed with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Global Development Delay
- Attention Deficits (Hyperactive and Inattentive)
- Social Communication Disorder
We also work with children who have difficulties with:
- Learning
- Socialising
- Communicating
- Engaging and interacting
- Moving and playing
Who We Are
Daniella Sheldon
Co Founder of Walkie Talkie Early Intervention
> Occupational Therapist
> Certified ESDM Therapist
I'm Dani Sheldon and I'm a paediatric Occupational Therapist and ESDM certified therapist. I am trained in parent-ESDM. I love playing team sport so I enjoy supporting children to be able to participate in social sport games with their family and peers.
Claudia Lai
Co Founder of Walkie Talkie Early Intervention
> Speech Pathologist
> Certified ESDM Therapist
I'm Claudia Lai and I'm a paediatric Speech Pathologist and an ESDM certified therapist. I am also trained in MultiLit, the Lindamood- Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Program and the Sounds Write Phonic Program. Growing up, my family spent a lot of quality time together so I am passionate about helping families engage with their children and find fun activities that they enjoy.