Schools

Counselling support services for schools include screening programs, behaviour support, and psychoeducation to help children improve participation and reach their full potential.

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Counselling support in schools to help children reach their full potential

Often, the place where support is needed most is not in the clinic setting. Our counsellors can deliver support where they are needed, including in the classroom or school setting.

Working in different settings is important as it means we can help children learn and use their developing skills in their everyday environments.

Our counsellors can observe children in their classroom environment, working with the child, family, and educators to develop strategies that improve participation at school.

We can also provide screening programs at kindergartens and schools, support educators’ professional development and provide parent education sessions.

Weekly or fortnightly visits to schools or education support centers can consist of:

  • Feedback and activities are passed on to teaching staff and/or parents. Teachers and Education Assistants (EAs) are invited to observe. They are encouraged to learn the strategies to teach certain speech/language related goals. These sessions may be funded by the school or by the parents of those children being treated.

  • Students are observed in class and then discussed with teachers. Assistance is given to set appropriate speech/language Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals together with relevant activities to help.

  • These groups work well for children with English as a Second Language (ESL). We assist with teaching aspects of the English language. We also help children in typical classrooms learn aspects of expressive language, articulation, comprehension or phonological awareness. Groups last 30 minutes.