The EarlyBloom Guides
Understand before you decide.
Plain-English guides on speech, autism, sensory and school readiness — reviewed by qualified allied-health professionals, written for parents.
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10 guidesBasics · 9 min read
Is my child on track? Developmental milestones from 12 months to 5 years
A plain-English reference of speech, motor, social, and cognitive milestones — from a worried-parent's perspective. Every child is different; this is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
Basics · 14 min read
Medicare rebates for children's allied-health care — what parents need to know
How Better Access, Mental Health Care Plans, and the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan work for kids — plus how rebates show up in practice.
Basics · 12 min read
NDIS for kids — a plain-English guide for Australian parents
How the NDIS works for children, the Early Childhood Approach for under-9s, eligibility, and what's funded — written for parents who are new to the scheme.
Basics · 12 min read
When to seek help — trust your instinct, then know the next step
Red flags by domain, the GP referral pathway, and what an early appointment with a paediatrician or allied-health professional actually looks like.
Speech & language · 4 min read
My 2-year-old isn't talking: what to know
How to tell the difference between a late talker and something worth checking — and when to reach out for support.
Speech & language · 4 min read
When should I see a speech pathologist?
A practical guide to the developmental milestones that suggest your child would benefit from a speech pathology assessment.
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Basics
5- Glossary — Australian early-intervention terms in plain English17 min
- Is my child on track? Developmental milestones from 12 months to 5 years9 min
- Medicare rebates for children's allied-health care — what parents need to know14 min
Autism
1Assessment, signs, support, and day-to-day strategies.
- Early signs of autism in toddlers: what to look for5 min
School readiness
1Readiness, learning difficulties, and working with teachers.
- Is my child ready for school? A practical checklist5 min
Sensory
1Sensory sensitivities, food, sound, and sensory integration.
- Sensory overwhelm: why it happens and what helps5 min
Speech & language
2Late talking, articulation, stuttering, and language development.
- My 2-year-old isn't talking: what to know4 min
- When should I see a speech pathologist?4 min