Our Approach
Discover our approaches to allied health and early intervention services in the Clare Valley and surrounding areas.
Transdisciplinary Practice
A transdisciplinary practice is a collaborative approach where professionals from different disciplines work across and beyond their traditional boundaries, sharing roles and integrating expertise to provide holistic support, particularly in fields like health, disability, and early childhood intervention.
This model goes further than interdisciplinary practice by promoting shared roles and responsibilities, allowing practitioners to learn from each other and, in some cases, deliver certain aspects of services outside their original scope of practice - in partnership and with ongoing oversight.
Team members share information and teach each other specific skills, enhancing the team's overall capacity and flexibility. Transdisciplinary practice provides a seamless service for clients, often reducing duplication and gaps in care.
Trauma-Informed Practice
Trauma-informed practice is a holistic approach that recognises the widespread impact of trauma and integrates this awareness into all aspects of service delivery.
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Understanding trauma’s effects on neurological, psychological, and social development.
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Creating safe and empowering environments to avoid re-traumatisation.
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Emphasising safety, trustworthiness, transparency, collaboration, empowerment, and respect for diverse backgrounds.
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Focusing on strengths, skill building, and true collaboration between professionals and clients.
Trauma-informed practice is applicable at both clinical and organisational levels and aims to foster hope, reduce symptom distress, and enhance engagement and collaboration.
D.I.R / Floor Time
D.I.R or 'Floor Time' is a developmental, relationship-based approach to working with children.
Developmental: a focus on building the child’s core functional emotional developmental
Individual differences: accommodate the child’s unique sensory profile, language profile, and cognitive strengths/challenges.
Relationship-based: use emotionally warm, playful interactions utlising caregivers as the engine of growth.
Floortime is the hands-on method where you follow the child’s lead, enter their interests, and create joyful “back-and-forth” exchanges to gently expand the play to the next level of complexity.
Key Worker Model
One of the professionals in your team may take the lead role in providing EI supports to your child, acting as a key worker.
Key workers are the main point of contact for your family and will assist to coordinate services for your child.They will collaborate with your team and manage links between your child, your family, and professionals.
This family-oriented approach ensures your support team provides a smooth delivery of services to support your child to achieve their goals.
One of the benefits of the key worker model is the ability to access the EI supports your child needs through one disability service provider, rather than you trying to coordinate a range of individual professionals.
a family-centred, team-based approach used in early childhood intervention. One primary professional becomes your main point of contact while a broader transdisciplinary team (speech, OT, physio, psychology, education, etc.) supports behind the scenes. Your key worker (chosen for best fit) leads day-to-day work and taps other disciplines as needed via consults and joint visits. The key worker adjusts supports as required by the child and family. The key worker model improves service continuity and is seen as best practice for early childhood intervention.
Why is the Key Worker Model considered best practice?
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Individualised Support
Key workers are assigned to specific individuals or families. They build trust and rapport, understanding unique needs and preferences. This personalised approach enhances outcomes.
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Holistic Care
Key workers collaborate with other professionals (e.g., doctors, therapists, educators) to address various aspects of well-being. They consider physical, emotional, and social needs comprehensively.
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Efficient Communication
Having a designated key worker streamlines communication. They serve as a central point of contact, reducing confusion and ensuring consistent information flow.
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Advocacy
Key workers advocate for their clients, ensuring access to services and resources. They navigate complex systems on behalf of those they support.
Preventative Approach
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By identifying issues early, key workers promote preventive measures thereby reducing the need for crisis interventions
Katrina Wilkop
Certified CPS Practitioner
Collaborative Proactive Solutions
The CPS model is an evidence-based approach designed to support kids with the most challenging behaviours. It emphasises working collaboratively and proactively with parent/caregiver/teacher and child to identify unsolved problems and find realistic, mutually satisfactory solutions, rather than imposing adult solutions or consequences.
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