OUR SERVICES
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Speech Language Therapy
Our Speech Language Therapists are experts in encouraging early communication and feeding skills. We focus on connection and use play as the foundation for all our work. We also specialise in assessment and provision of communication supports such as key word signing and picture based tools to help all children find their ‘voice’ in all it’s forms.
During 2025 we are partnering with the Ministry of Education and are able to provide not only centre based weekly group sessions, but also support within your child’s Early Childhood Centre in the form of teacher training, coaching and provision of communication resources.
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Early Childhood Teaching
Our Early Intervention Teacher works with every child to ensure they are able to access a range of learning experiences that are individually tailored to their needs.
Teaching support provides crucial links to the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, and are experts in adapting and tailoring this to your child’ individual interests and needs.
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Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapist provides support for babies, children and their whānau to achieve independence and confidence in the things they want and need to do. Through task analysis and assessment of motor, cognitive, sensory, social, emotional skills we will collaborate with you on strategies to support your child across all areas including physical movement, play and exploration, making friends and daily life skills. Therapy is delivered through engaging activities designed to help your child reach their potential in whatever they put their minds to.
OUR PROGRAMS
Pudbubs
Supporting babies with health related vulnerabilities and their caregivers through the first two years, run by our Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Therapist. Children should not yet be walking to attend these groups.
A safe, relaxed and supportive environment to share techniques of handling, communication and play that nurture babies learning and development. An opportunity to meet other whānau with similar experiences.
Each baby’s specific needs and concerns are discussed and Neurobehavioural or Developmental Assessments are available as needed.
This group runs fortnightly on Thursdays from 9-11am. Unfortunately siblings are unable to attend these groups to protect vulnerable babies. These sessions are free.
Early Intervention Support Services (EISS)
The Pudney Hub is a provider of Early Intervention Support Services in collaboration with the Ministry of Education for children aged 2 and up who need support with more than one area of their development. For example a child may be on the waitlist for an autism assessment, may have Down Syndrome, or a significant delay in their language and play development.
Children who choose this service will have access to:
A weekly developmental playgroup run by two of our specialist team members. With a maximum of 6 children at a time, the group is focussed on play, fun and connection.
Assessment and therapy is interwoven throughout the morning or afternoon session, with a chance to try out strategies to support your child’s development alongside a therapist.
These groups are also a chance to meet other whānau and gain support, friendship and ideas from one another.
Outreach and coordination services for your child in their everyday places, such as their daycare or kindergarten. This includes access to an Early Intervention Teacher, Speech Language Therapist and Education Support Worker.
This support ensures the whole team around the child are singing from the same page and that whānau are accessing all of the supports they are eligible for as they prepare for the transition to school.
Transition between services support. Our Early Intervention Teacher and Speech Language Therapist will lead and liaise any transitions between services that a child may have between education settings.
Groups run weekly on Wednesday 8.30-12.30, 12.30-4.30 and Friday 8.30-12.30. These sessions are free.
Movement And Communication
A group focussing on tamariki 2 years old and up who have support needs in the areas of both movement and communication. Children in this group may not yet be sitting, crawling, standing or walking.
Our Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Therapist and Early Childhood Teacher work closely with other specialist services to ensure whānau have access to comprehensive and cohesive supports.
Whānau benefit from building relationships with other whānau who have similar experiences, gaining knowledge and support from one another.
Our therapy approach is focussed on a fun-first approach. It is child-led and play-based, with a strong focus on ensuring we do therapy WITH the child, not to them.
Groups run weekly on Thursday 12.00pm-3.30pm and cost $35 per child.
