The School Readiness Program

The School Readiness Program at Nexia Health Care is meticulously designed to equip children with essential skills, enabling them to thrive in both social and academic environments as they transition into kindergarten or school. Recognizing the challenges these transitions can present for both children and their parents, we offer targeted support in communication, language, emotional tolerance, social interactions, physical skills, and effective learning strategies. Without these foundational skills, children risk falling behind their rapidly advancing peers. This program ensures that students can apply the skills they have learned to ease their transition into the school period.

The School Readiness Program

How Our Program Works

Our multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech therapist, and psychologists perform individual assessments to identify the goals of the child and family.

We offer one-on-one clinic-based or classroom-based sessions to help build essential skills in communication, language, social interactions, emotional tolerance, physical abilities, and learning strategies.

Through personalized, evidence-based care for smooth school transitions, we foster
holistic development for children with developmental issues. Together, we strive to ease the journey and unlock your child’s fullest potential, supporting them every step of the way.

How Our School Readiness Program Can Equip Your Child with Vital Skills For School

Develop executive functioning skills
Navigate social interactions and build strong relationships
Develop expressive and receptive language skills
Enhance adaptability and learning in new situations/ environments
Improve sensory processing
Self-regulating emotions and behaviours

Nexia Health Care ensures each child’s journey to school readiness is supported by a structured, nurturing, and individualized program aimed at achieving measurable outcomes.

Client Journey at Nexia Health Care

School Readiness Journey

Nexia Health Care ensures each child’s journey to school readiness is supported by a structured, nurturing, and individualized program aimed at achieving measurable outcomes.

Discovery Call

A 15-minute call with our Operations Team to understand your child and family’s goals and assess if we’re the right fit for your child’s developmental needs.

Psychologist Assessment

A preliminary assessment to identify behavioural or developmental challenges within the home and education centre environments.

Speech Pathology Assessment

A 60-minute assessment to identify challenges associated with language and social communication, pronunciation and speech fluency.

Occupational Therapist Assessment

A 60-minute one-on-one session to identify functional and developmental difficulties at home or in school.

Multidisciplinary Team Meeting

Development of a structured management care plan by our Allied Health Professionals to address ongoing difficulties.

Parental Strategy Session

A session to inform you and your child of recommended services and provide psychoeducation.

School Sprout Squad

Weekly one on one 90-minute early intervention session over a 36-week period.

Sprouting Report

Our Allied Health Team will review and present a detailed report on your child’s progress and development.

Psychologist Check-In

A 30-minute private session every 3-months to discuss progress and ongoing concerns.

Little Learners Support

A 20-minute consultant paediatrician review at the 6 and 9 month mark to evaluate ongoing progression and further support.

Our Allied Health Team

At Nexia Health Care, we understand that transitioning to school involves moving from conformtable, smaller settings to larger, unfamiliar environments. This shift requires significant social adjustments and independence, which can be especially challenging for many children, particularly with the impacts of the global pandemic on social and emotional learning.

Our Allied Health Team—including psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists—are here to support you and your child to ensure a smooth and seemless transition into school.

Occupational Therapist

Fine Motor Skills: To develop the dexterity needed for tasks such as writing, cutting with scissors, and handling small objects, which are crucial for classroom activities.
Sensory Integration: Assisting children in managing sensory information from their environment, helping them remain focused and calm. This includes techniques to handle sensory sensitivities and improve attention.
Self-Care Skills: Teach children essential self-care tasks like dressing, toileting, and managing personal belongings, fostering independence in the school setting.
Social Skills: Enhancing social interaction abilities, such as sharing, taking turns, and understanding social norms, which are essential for forming friendships and participating in group activities.
Executive Functioning: Supporting the development of organizational and planning skills, such as following routines, managing time, and completing tasks independently.
Adaptability: Improving children's ability to adapt to new situations and changes in routine, making them more resilient and flexible in the school environment

Speech Pathologist

Language Development: Enhancing both expressive and receptive language skills so children can understand instructions and communicate their needs clearly.
Pronunciation: Teaching children how to articulate sounds accurately to improve clarity in speech.
Vocabulary Building: Expanding the child’s vocabulary to ensure they can express themselves effectively.
Social Communication: Developing skills such as turn-taking in conversations, reading social cues, and using appropriate body language.
Fluency: Helping children manage speech fluency issues like stuttering to increase confidence and participation in classroom activities.

Psychologist

Positive behaviour support (PBS) intervention and assessments to create a supportive and structured environment for emotional and behavioural preparation, incorporating positive reinforcement, clear expectations, and consistent routines.
Build social skills, such as understanding social cues and forming relationships, through methods like role-playing and social stories. PBS encourages positive reinforcement and peer-mediated interventions to support social development.
Support executive functioning by helping with planning, organization, and time management using visual schedules and checklists. PBS emphasizes structured environments and predictable routines to enhance these skills.
Teach self-regulation skills using techniques like mindfulness, emotional recognition, and coping strategies (e.g., deep breathing exercises).

Our Programs

The Early Learning Program

Our Early Learning Program is tailored to meet the daily challenges faced by neurodivergent children. We work hand-in-hand with you to teach language and social skills and manage difficult behaviours, all based on the unique needs of your child and family.

Empowered Educator Program

The involvement of a multidisciplinary clinical team transforms a childcare centre into a nurturing, adaptive, and high-quality environment. This holistic approach ensures that children receive the best possible start in life, with educators equipped to meet their diverse needs compassionately and effectively.

The School Readiness Program

The School Readiness Program

How Our Program Works

How Our School Readiness Program Can Equip Your Child with Vital Skills For School

Client Journey at Nexia Health Care