Nurturing potential through Early Intervention
Wana Tamariki (formerly Conductive Education Waikato Trust) is a fun, play-based and whanau-focused early intervention service for infants and children with developmental delays.
Supporting children with learning, communication or mobility challenges
In the first five years of life, your child’s brain develops more and faster than at any other time in his life. This development includes how your child grows physically, cognitively and emotionally; how they learn to communicate, to think (reason) and socialize.
When an event impacts development before, during or after birth, children risk missing important opportunities that support their developmental milestones.
Early intervention provided in an holistic, play-based, whanau-centred environment is key to helping little ones grow and learn.
Through fun and engaging activities and active whānau involvement, we help children unlock their full potential and celebrate every small victory along the way.
Our place becomes your place
Wana Tamariki is a welcoming space where we see relationships as key to getting the best outcomes for tamariki and their whanau, and we respect and nurture each child’s uniqueness.
Our team work alongside whanau, Early Learning Centres and other specialists to develop a collaborative plan for support that is specific to the needs, culture and goals of each child and whanau.
We are here to support you
If you have concerns about your child meeting developmental milestones, or would just like some advice, we are here to help.
Wana Tamariki welcomes referrals from anyone (with parental/caregiver's prior consent) who feels a child may benefit from our support.
Children we see may need support with:
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Dyspraxia
Developmental delays
Sensory processing disorders
Fine and gross motor skills
School readiness and transition
Communication and speech delays
Social and emotional challenges/development
Child Development
Infants and children are provided with support to experience and practice the next step in their learning journey. Parents are provided with knowledge about development within the learning journey and how to support their child across all environments.
Our Practitioners use a range of Assessments to identify the correct intervention, which is then documented to form an individual plan for learning and support. Additional supports including Speech & Language Therapy, resources and equipment are provided as needs indicate, as well as referral for access to additional community or medical services.
We provide individual Child Development therapy sessions for you and your child (1:1) based on your ability to access our centre and the child’s needs. We provide in home visits for equipment and support.
Early Intervention
Our Early Intervention Specialist Services support day to day actions and engagement, supporting the child to participate in daily routines and Early Childhood Education.
We can also help with Transition to School , including support in looking at schooling options and applications completed when ongoing needs indicate eligibility.
Early Childhood Education
Wana Tamariki also offers a licenced Early Childhood Centre. Our classes extend and encourage a child’s ability to be independent, socialise and enjoy play with peers.
Classes are structured and aim to bring extended learning experiences to the child through Individualised Education Plans, well-planned curriculum and an abundance of resources.
We focus on language and communication development alongside activities supporting early literacy and numeracy. Additional activities including music, yoga, and sensory stories are provided to run in conjunction with the daily schedule.
It is never too early to seek information or support. If you are supporting a child and have concerns regarding their development, contact us today.
"The team were warm and welcoming, and when I no longer stayed with my son during the sessions they were great at keeping me up to date with what he was learning and what physical exercises I could be doing at home to help extend him.”
Alison, Parent
“ I loved the way they would use the interests that he had to help him achieve the goals that were set for him.”
Stephen, Parent