In the Waikato region, early intervention services are available to support pēpi (babies) and tamariki (children) with developmental delays or disabilities. These services provide specialist therapies, assessments, and guidance to help tamariki thrive during critical early years. Whaanau can work alongside professionals to ensure their tamariki receive the care and support needed to foster development, well-being, and participation in everyday activities.
Services: Conductive Education Waikato Trust offers a whaanau-focused Child Development Service funded by Disability Support Services and an Early Intervention Service funded by the Ministry of Education. Conductive Education works with tamariki from birth until they start school, and cover the Waikato region. The team includes a Conductive Practitioner, Occupational Therapists, Early Intervention Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Education Support Workers, Physiotherapist, Speech Language Therapists, Social Worker, Psychologist and our Administrator.
Phone: +64 7 855 7013 or +64 27 855 7013
Email: admin@conductiveeducationwaikato.nz
Address: Corner Anson Avenue and Fairfield Road, Hamilton 3248, New Zealand
Contact Website: https://conductiveeducationwaikato.nz/
Services: The McKenzie Centre offers a range of early intervention services for children from birth to school age. The McKenzie Centre is a specialist early intervention centre that supports tamariki with developmental delays or disabilities, including autism. They take a holistic, whaanau-centred approach, focusing on all aspects of a tamarikis development. By offering tailored early intervention programmes, therapy, and whaanau support services, the McKenzie Centre works collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to help tamariki reach their full potential. Services offered at McKenzie Centre include:
Individualised Support: Tailored programmes that focus on the specific needs of each child and family, including developmental assessments, goal setting, and regular reviews.
Therapies: Access to specialist therapies such as speech-language therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.
Family Support: Providing guidance, information, and emotional support to families. They work closely with parents and caregivers to ensure they are equipped with strategies to support their child's development at home.
Group Sessions: The centre offers group sessions where children can engage in social activities, play-based learning, and other developmental opportunities alongside their peers.
Transition to School: Support for children and families as they prepare for the transition from early intervention to school, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
Phone: +64 7 839 5357
Email: admin@mackenziecentre.org.nz
Address: 30 Hammond Street, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
Contact Website: mackenziecentre.org.nz
Facebook Page: This is a page created through McKenzie Centre for whanau with tamariki with complex needs to inform, support and motivate each other to aim high and seek opportunities for their tamariki now and into the future. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FamiliesEmpoweringFamilies