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Holistic early intervention for kids 2–10.

OT • Speech • Psych • educational consultants • early interventionists • Supporting families on the Central Coast. 👉 Enquire via our website.

29/10/2026

A movement break isn’t automatically regulating. And a fidget toy isn’t always the answer.

We often see well-intentioned sensory strategies implemented at school to support children experiencing difficulties with attention, behaviour or emotional regulation.

But here’s something important to understand: sensory regulation isn’t one-size-fits-all.

A child who appears restless might be seeking movement to help organise their body. Another child displaying similar behaviours might already be overwhelmed by sensory input.

Giving both children the same movement break could produce very different outcomes.

The same applies to fidgets, sensory cushions, quiet spaces and other commonly recommended classroom supports.

This is where understanding a child’s sensory profile becomes valuable.

Sensory profiling helps us explore how a child responds to different types of sensory information, identify patterns and better understand which environments and strategies may support their participation.

It’s also important to recognise that not all dysregulation is sensory in origin. Emotional, social, cognitive and environmental demands can all contribute.

At Coastal Early Intervention Clinic, we look beyond the behaviour to understand the whole child.

Because effective support isn’t about having more strategies in place.

**It’s about understanding whether those strategies are actually meeting your child’s needs.**

🌿 If you’re questioning whether your child’s current supports are working, our team can help you explore the next steps.

18/10/2026

A child’s ability to communicate influences how they engage with the world around them, from understanding instructions and expressing their needs to developing friendships and participating in learning.

Speech Pathologists support children across a range of developmental areas, including:

🗣️ Speech sounds – Improving pronunciation and speech clarity.

💬 Language development – Building vocabulary, sentence structure and comprehension.

🤝 Social communication – Developing conversational skills, social understanding and peer interactions.

🧩 Play and interaction – Strengthening communication through play and shared experiences.

❤️ Expressing needs and emotions – Supporting children to communicate effectively and reduce frustration.

📚 Early literacy – Developing sound awareness and foundational reading skills.

Why is early intervention important? 🌿

Communication difficulties can influence a child’s confidence, relationships and participation in learning. Identifying challenges early allows for targeted support before these difficulties become more significant.

If your child struggles to follow instructions, becomes frustrated when communicating, has difficulty being understood or finds social interactions challenging, you don’t need to wait for them to start school to seek support.

At Coastal Early Intervention Clinic, our Speech Pathology services help children develop the communication skills they need to participate, connect and thrive.

🌿 Do you have concerns about your child’s communication development? Get in touch with our team to discuss how we can help.

11/10/2026

🎒 Term 4 is here… but are we already thinking about 2027?

At Coastal Early Intervention Clinic, we understand that navigating school support systems can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're unsure what questions to ask or what support your child may be entitled to.

Our team can help families understand the school support process, prepare for meetings, identify helpful adjustments and advocate for their child's individual needs.

Because a successful transition isn't just about getting through the first day of school. It's about helping children feel safe, supported, understood and ready to learn.

Let's start the conversation now, so your child can step into 2027 with confidence.

🌿 Reach out to the CEIC team to find out how we can support your family with school transition planning.

04/10/2026

🌿 Our team is growing… and we’d love to hear from you.

The need for quality, family-focused allied health support on the Central Coast continues to grow — and so does Coastal Early Intervention Clinic.

We’re looking to connect with allied health professionals who would love to be part of a collaborative, supportive team working alongside children, young people and their families.

At CEIC, we believe the best outcomes happen when families feel heard, professionals work together and support is built around the individual child — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

You’ll be joining a growing multidisciplinary team with experience across psychology, speech pathology, early intervention, developmental education, educational consultancy and exercise physiology, with opportunities to collaborate, share knowledge and genuinely make a difference for local families.

And importantly, we want our practitioners to be able to focus on what they do best. You’ll have full administrative support, established referral pathways and the backing of a family-focused local business that is continuing to grow in response to the needs of our community.

Whether you’re an established practitioner looking for your next move, returning to the workforce, or searching for a workplace where collaboration and family-centred practice genuinely matter, we’d love to start a conversation.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from allied health professionals who feel they could complement our existing team and broaden the support we can offer Central Coast families.

Are you interested or do you know someone who might be the perfect fit?

Get in touch with the CEIC team to find out more, or tag/share this post with someone who should see it.

27/09/2026

Welcome to the team, Rebecca!

We’re so excited to welcome Rebecca Thompson to the Coastal Early Intervention Clinic team.

Rebecca brings an incredible 28 years of experience across early childhood, early intervention, primary education and adult learning, along with a Master of Education (Inclusive Education).

At the heart of Rebecca’s work is a strong belief that every child deserves access to high-quality, inclusive education and the opportunity to thrive.

Known for her warm, holistic and highly knowledgeable approach, Rebecca works collaboratively with children, families, schools and services to better understand behaviour, strengthen inclusive practice and create environments where children feel supported to learn, play and participate.

Rebecca is also the Principal Consultant of Stone & Sprocket and has extensive experience in teaching, consulting, action research and speaking nationally on inclusive education.

At CEIC, Rebecca will bring her wealth of knowledge to supporting families and children as a guide, mentor and advocate, helping to develop meaningful goals that consider the whole child and all aspects of their life.

We feel incredibly lucky to have Rebecca joining our multidisciplinary team and can’t wait for our CEIC families to get to know her. 🌿

19/09/2026

Humans (including little ones!) are complex individuals, so their support should be complex too.

Every child at CEIC has the opportunity to gain support from a diverse group of clinicians and experts. This is the support they deserve 🌿

13/09/2026

We look forward to seeing all of our families back in clinic this week.

Coastal Early Intervention is conveniently located on the Central Coast Hwy, opposite 711, just after Reece Plumbing. We have ample parking on site for our families, just head down the driveway on the left of the building.

08/09/2026

What can Exercise Physiology actually do for kids?

For children, movement is about so much more than exercise.

It’s climbing confidently at the playground. Keeping up with friends. Learning to catch, throw, jump and run. Joining in at sport. Feeling capable in sport. And developing the strength, coordination and confidence to participate in everyday life.

At CEIC, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Alex Montgomery works with children and families to make movement purposeful, achievable and — importantly — enjoyable.

Exercise Physiology can support children with:

✨ Gross motor skills and motor development
⚽ Coordination, balance and sporting skills
💪 Strength, stability and physical capacity
🏃 Confidence with running, jumping, throwing and catching
🛝 Participation in play, school and community activities
🧠 Body awareness, regulation and confidence in movement
🌬️ Breathing strategies for regulation, recovery and stress management
💛 Building positive, healthy relationships with movement that can last a lifetime

Alex tailors sessions to each child’s individual abilities, interests and goals, helping them develop skills that can carry over into home, school, the playground and sport.

If you’re wondering whether Exercise Physiology could support your child, get in touch with the CEIC team to learn more or enquire about an appointment with Alex.

https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/alex-montgomery/

03/09/2026

What is a Developmental Educator? 🌿

It’s a role many families may not have come across before — but one that can provide incredibly practical support for children and young people in their everyday lives.

Developmental Educators work with individuals and families to build skills, confidence, independence and participation across home, school and the wider community.

At CEIC, our Developmental Educator, Annie, takes a calm, relational and strengths-based approach, recognising that connection, emotional safety and a sense of belonging are important foundations for learning and wellbeing.

Annie can support children and young people with areas including:

✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Social and emotional skills
✨ Executive functioning
✨ Daily living skills and independence
✨ Transitions and changes in routine
✨ Communication and connection
✨ Behaviour and safety
✨ Inclusion and participation at school and in the community
✨ Self-advocacy and communicating their needs

With a background in primary teaching and disability support, Annie brings an understanding of both child development and the real-world barriers that can make everyday participation more challenging.

The goal isn’t to change who a child is. It’s to understand their strengths, reduce barriers and develop practical skills and supports that help them participate, connect and thrive.

Want to know whether Developmental Education could be a good fit for your child?

Learn more about Annie and her approach via the CEIC website.

01/09/2026

Wondering how your child is tracking with their development?

Sometimes it’s a big concern. Sometimes it’s just a little thought in the back of your mind…

Should they be saying more words by now?
Is this typical for their age?
Should they be able to do this yet?

We’ve created a simple online Child Development Questionnaire to give parents and caregivers a place to start.

Designed for children aged 12 months to 4 years, the questionnaire looks at developmental milestones across areas including:

💬 Communication and language
🤝 Social and emotional development
🧠 Learning, thinking and problem-solving
🏃 Movement and physical development
🧸 Play and everyday skills

It’s important to know that this is not a diagnostic assessment. Children develop at different rates, and ticking a box doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong.

Instead, it can help identify areas that might be worth exploring, monitoring or chatting about with a professional.

Once you’ve completed the questionnaire, our team can help you understand the results and what the next step might look like.

🌿Explore the questionnaire > https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/check-your-childs-development/

Address

247 The Entrance Road
Erina, NSW
2250

Telephone

+61243847214

Website

https://coastalearlyintervention.com.au/

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