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Why families ask for this
Families often ask in the year before prep - typically when an early-childhood educator has raised concerns about transitions, regulation, or response to noise/movement.
The aim of this assessment is not a diagnosis. It is a clear picture of the child's sensory profile and the environments most likely to suit them.
What's included
Standardised parent-reported sensory profile, an educator questionnaire where appropriate, and clinical observation across two sessions (clinic and home or kindy).
Written report with strategies for the transition team - teachers, learning-support coordinators, and the family.