Leading Lights

Services

Leading Lights Early Intervention comprises of health and education staff. Most of our therapy is delivered through fun and playful experiences. Play is a very effective way to provide children with positive therapy experiences that work to assist new neural pathways to develop in the brain. This can assist multiple areas of brain functioning including supporting trauma recovery, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, sensory processing speed, anxiety and depression. We combine mainstream therapy with real experience and other alternative, professional intervention, and believe in meeting each child for who they are and in their space- they are quite simply the leading lights.

We assist with

  • Sensory Processing
  • Language and Communication
  • Sleep
  • Anxiety
  • Learning, Memory and Cognition
  • Social Skills
  • School Readiness Skills
  • Behavour Support
  • Motor Skills and Coordination
  • Self-Care
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Parenting Support

What We Offer

We focus on identifying the root causes of developmental delays, behaviours, and disabilities, including early childhood trauma, gut health, epigenetics, and environmental factors. This whole-of-child approach enables therapies that support real healing, not just coping strategies, and helps children reach their full potential.

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Counselling
  • Speech Therapy
  • Group Therapy Programs
  • Functional Integrative Medicinal Nutrition
  • Positive Behaviour Therapy
  • Parenting Advocacy and Advice
  • Functional Integrative Medicinal Nutrition
  • Key Worker Therapy
  • Positive Behaviour Support
  • Parenting advocacy and Advice
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  • Low Level Infrared Laser

Functional Integrated Medicinal Nutrition

Overview :

Functional Nutrition mirrors the functional medicine approach where “food is medicine”. Functional Nutrition takes a holistic approach to how children fuel their bodies, taking into consideration lifestyle factors that impact health and wellbeing including sleep, movement, hydration, social connection, and stress.
The integrated medicine approach means we can look deeper than simply gut health and explore root causes for behaviours and symptoms. This may include investigating genetics, environmental factors, toxins and more.
 

Speech Therapy

Overview :

We offer Speech Therapy sessions to support your child’s language and communication needs. These sessions are specifically targeted at goals that we set with your family early on in your child’s journey with us. Your therapist will also assist your child’s school or childcare setting to implement strategies that will assist your child in reaching their full potential in this area.
 

Counselling

Overview :

Counselling aims to support complex challenges of family, relationships, career and personal life. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, mental health issues, burnout, low self-esteem, significant life transitions or persistent difficulties, seeing a counsellor can help. A holistic and calm approach, collaborative and person centred on creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences and develop practical strategies for overcoming obstacles.
 

Infrared Laser Therapy

Overview :

Neural inflammation is linked to many paediatric health conditions. Light therapy is well known to reduce systemic inflammation in the body and paving the way for better body function and brain development. This assists children (and adults) in areas of learning, behaviours and emotional responses, pain and discomfort. Infrared light derives from the sunlight and is a wonderful and natural way of supporting your child’s growth and development. Red and infrared light is part of our natural-light spectrum that has wonderful benefits! As we are becoming more disconnected from our environment, we are “rediscovering the benefits of nature.”

Positive Behaviour Therapy

Overview :

Positive Behaviour Support is a person-centered approach to helping people with challenging behaviours live a better quality of life.
The goal is to improve the person’s life by focusing on their strengths and encouraging positive actions. Positive Behaviour
Support helps by understanding why your child behaves in a challenging way and finding ways to meet their needs.
We consider strategies such as changing the environment, setting up routines or teaching new skills.
 

Occupational Therapy

Overview :

Occupational therapy (OT) is a dynamic field that focuses on helping individuals develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily life activities. For children, this means improving abilities that are essential for school, play, socializing, and self-care. Pediatric occupational therapists work with kids to enhance fine motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, and cognitive function, supporting their overall development.

In the pediatric sphere, OT is especially beneficial for children with conditions like autism, ADHD, developmental delays, or physical disabilities. Therapists use engaging, child-friendly strategies to address challenges, fostering independence and boosting self-confidence. Whether it’s teaching a child how to tie their shoes, managing sensory sensitivities, or improving social skills, OT equips children with the tools they need to thrive. Ultimately, occupational therapy helps children lead more fulfilling, functional, and enjoyable lives by empowering them to navigate their world with greater ease and confidence.

Key Worker

Overview :

As a Key Worker, we become the main contact for your family and your child and collaborate with other therapists to ensure we are successfully implementing strategies and supports across all disciplines relevant to your child’s care. Additionally, a large amount of the work and related stress that comes with coordinating your child’s team and appointments is done for you- through your Key Worker. Through our own assessments, we will manage and organise for the right assessments and reports with the appropriate professionals, and assist you in being ready for NDIS plan reviews and other important meetings. We will also be able to recommend additional services that will be able to support your child in reaching their goals. Your Key Worker will also conduct therapy sessions using a combination of strategies recommended by other treating allied health professionals, and their own professional expertise.

We take pride in helping you to implement a number of supports including therapy informed strategies, emotional support, offering information and advice in a variety of settings including at home, schools, childcare, and other places your child attends. We might work with you over a number of years and forming a partnership is a key phrase in describing how we will become a strong team around your child. By identifying goals for your child and family, direct support and linking you with other professionals and the broader community can all be achieved.