Key Worker Model
A Key Worker is your main therapist who supports your child and coordinates input from other professionals.
This approach provides consistent, family-centred support and makes therapy simpler and more effective. One main therapist your child knows and trusts Access to a team of professionals through one person Consistent strategies across home, childcare, and community Less time managing multiple therapists
This approach provides consistent, family-centred support and makes therapy simpler and more effective. One main therapist your child knows and trusts Access to a team of professionals through one person Consistent strategies across home, childcare, and community Less time managing multiple therapists
What developmental areas does the Key Worker focus on?
A Key Worker supports your child across all areas of development:
Communication & Language
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Supporting speech, understanding, and expressing needs. Visual supports may be used where helpful.
Social & Emotional Skills
Helping children build relationships, take turns, and manage emotions.
Cognitive Development
Supporting attention, memory, problem-solving, and early learning skills such as following instructions and understanding routines.
Motor Skills
Gross Motor: Building movement, balance, and coordination (e.g., running, jumping).
Fine Motor: Developing hand skills for tasks like drawing, using utensils, and dressing.
Fine Motor: Developing hand skills for tasks like drawing, using utensils, and dressing.
Behaviour & Play
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Supporting positive behaviour and developing play, imagination, and cooperation.
Daily Living Skills
Building independence in routines like dressing, eating, and toileting.
Your child may be supported by:
- Occupational Therapist - Speech Therapist - Physiotherapist - Behaviour Support Therapist - Psychologist - Early Childhood Educator
Your Key Worker coordinates this team to:
- Align strategies with your child’s goals - Provide consistent support - Create a personalised plan
- Occupational Therapist - Speech Therapist - Physiotherapist - Behaviour Support Therapist - Psychologist - Early Childhood Educator
Your Key Worker coordinates this team to:
- Align strategies with your child’s goals - Provide consistent support - Create a personalised plan
🌟 How does a Key Worker benefit children?
- Consistency – One therapist your child knows and trusts
- Whole-child support – All areas of development are considered
- Tailored strategies – Based on your child’s strengths and needs
- Team expertise – Access to multiple professionals
- Everyday learning – Practical strategies for home and school
👉 Mô hình Key Worker
Lợi ích:
- Một chuyên viên chính, hỗ trợ nhất quán - Phối hợp đa chuyên ngành - Chiến lược phù hợp với từng trẻ - Dễ dàng áp dụng tại nhà và trường học
- Một chuyên viên chính, hỗ trợ nhất quán - Phối hợp đa chuyên ngành - Chiến lược phù hợp với từng trẻ - Dễ dàng áp dụng tại nhà và trường học