Our Services

Gaining a clear understanding of individual strengths and challenges is the first step toward effective support. At our Baulkham Hills clinic, we offer a range of comprehensive psychological and educational assessments for both children and adults. Our goal is to provide you with the answers and recommendations you need to move forward with confidence.

Our assessment services include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment
• Cognitive Assessment (IQ Testing)
• Comprehensive Learning & Dyslexia Assessments
• Adaptive Behaviour Assessment (e.g., Vineland-3) to evaluate daily living skills

And other tailored psychometric assessments to meet specific needs.

Our evidence-based early intervention programs are designed with one priority: your child. We adhere to the Australian Government’s National Guidelines for Best Practice, ensuring our approach is effective, respectful, and of the highest quality.

Every child is unique, so we don’t use a “one-size-fits-all” model. Our experienced therapists are skilled in a range of proven interventions for Autism (ASD), from behaviour-based therapies like Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to relationship-focused models like the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). This allows us to create a truly personalised program that builds on your child’s individual strengths.

Our commitment extends beyond therapy sessions. We empower you as parents with the strategies to support your child’s development, and we collaborate closely with your child’s support network, including childcare centres and other professionals, to ensure consistent progress.

AEDC Social Skills Training is applied through role-playing, social stories, visual prompts and video modelling. We provide various Social Skills training programmes at our Baulkham Hills clinic to best support your child’s social skills development. The purpose of our Social Skills programme is to offer your child a safe environment, with an experienced facilitator, in which to explore social issues with their peers.

For your early intervention child, we start with small social skills groups of just two children who are paired together at similar developmental stages, to learn how to act in different social situations, from interacting with the family doctor when they visit, to playing with friends at school. These skills are developed through the use of role-playing, social stories, visual prompts and video modelling. As your child’s skills develop, they move into a group of three children, again similarly matched, to assist them with managing the dynamics of a larger social grouping.

For your early-primary aged child, we have groups of between 2-6 children who are matched together to ensure they are at a similar developmental stage and share common interests. These Social Skills groups work through an evidence-based programme designed specifically for this age group to assist children in developing the skills required to successfully interact with their peers. Its focus is to explicitly teach core emotions, to understand the intensity of emotions, to acknowledge that people may have different emotions and/or perspectives and to learn how to problem solve effectively.

For your upper-primary aged child, we hold groups of various sizes, with children that are carefully matched, depending on the social needs of your child. The programme for these groups is carefully managed to meet both the developmental and social needs of the members of the group. Topics covered can include: improved conversation skills, conflict resolution, dealing with challenging social situations including peer pressure and bullying, understanding perspectives of others, ethical dilemmas and high school transition.

For your adolescent child, Social Skills groups are managed to ensure that your child’s individual needs are best matched with peers of a similar developmental stage. Programme content for this age group vary widely between groups, depending on each child’s therapy outcomes.

Our Social Skills Programmes are regularly monitored and assessed to ensure best therapy outcomes for each child. As such, placement of Social Skills members may change on occasion to ensure that each child continues to progress alongside peers at a similar stage of development. Please be assured that parents will always be consulted to ensure therapy goals are being met. It is important to us that your child gets the most out of our Social Skills Programme; please feel welcome to discuss with us (your practitioner)? any particular concerns you might have for the developmental needs of your child.

Our Social Skills Programs

Westmead Feelings Program (WFP)

The Westmead Feelings Program is an evidence-based intervention designed to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develop emotional competence. It targets two age groups: children with pre-literacy skills and children with fluent speech and reading ability. The program uses video modeling, visual supports, and a common language for emotions (color-coded and numbered) to teach children how to identify, understand, and express their feelings, as well as manage their emotional responses. Research suggests the program improves children’s emotional competence, social skills, and mental health, making it a valuable tool for parents, teachers, and other professionals working with children with ASD.

Super Social Squad

“Super Social Squad” extends from Westmead Feeling Program, further developing your child’s skills in identifying and expressing more nuanced emotions, improving communication with others, recognising sarcasm and jokes, problem solving and negotiating with others, managing difficult social situations, identifying areas of interests/learning styles and personal safety.

Teen Titans

“Teen Titans” extends from Secret Agent Society, further meeting your child’s social communication needs in adolescence. The program includes identifying and expressing more nuanced emotions, improving communication with others, problem solving and negotiating with others, managing difficult social situations, identifying areas of interests/learning styles and personal safety.

We help children thrive in academic and social situations by proactively teaching them the skills they need to succeed. Our therapists partner with you to understand the root of any challenges and develop practical strategies for your child to learn positive, new behaviours.

This evidence-based approach focuses on building your child’s abilities and confidence. As they develop more effective ways to communicate, participate, and cope with daily demands, challenging behaviours naturally decrease, replaced by a greater sense of self-esteem and resilience.

We guide individuals to strengthen their skills in effectively managing and responding to any emotional experience. Our tailored approach utilises proven therapies, including psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), relaxation techniques, and brain training.

For children (ages 8–12) and adolescents, we utilise specialized, engaging programs, such as ‘The Zones of Regulation’ (Kuypers), to build essential emotion regulation skills.

AEDC supports your child through major life shifts, from school entry to the transition into adolescence and adulthood. We guide them in developing essential age-appropriate social-emotional, independent, and learning skills. Because successful transitions require teamwork, we utilise a family-centered approach, actively engaging parents in the entire process.

Parenting is demanding, and navigating a child’s diagnosis, intervention plan, or related family issues (such as sibling dynamics) adds extra pressure.

AEDC provides comprehensive parent support rooted in a family approach. We help you cope with the emotional and psychological factors that influence your unique parenting style. We also equip you with practical tools through evidence-based parent training programs, including ‘Triple P’ and ‘1-2-3 Magic’, ensuring you feel confident and supported in every aspect of your parenting journey.

The Circle of Security is a relationship-based early intervention program designed to significantly enhance the security of the attachment between you and your child.

Through this powerful program, you will learn to:

• Read and truly understand your child’s emotional needs and inner world.
• Effectively support your child’s ability to successfully manage their emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child’s self-esteem.
• Honor your child’s innate desire for a secure and protected relationship.

AEDC provides specialised assessment and support services for individuals struggling with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity (ADHD/ADD). We offer a thorough process to accurately diagnose attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity concerns, followed by tailored intervention and practical strategies to help individuals manage their symptoms and thrive at home, in school, and in life.

NeurOptimal® is an advanced neuro-technology designed to gently guide your brain toward peak performance. This unique system uses precise mathematical design to communicate directly with your central nervous system, enabling your brain to train itself and function at its best. It’s a non-invasive way to enhance mental clarity, focus, and overall well-being.