Parents and caregivers · Melbourne
Support for parents and caregivers
Space to talk through what’s happening for your child or family member, understand their needs, and look after yourself along the way.
Parent consultations
What we can talk about
Parent and caregiver consultations are sessions for you, the adult who supports a child, young person or family member. You don’t need to bring them along, and they don’t need a diagnosis.
Consultations are for parents and caregivers individually or together. JD Therapy doesn’t offer couples or family therapy.
- Understanding your child’s needs, strengths and the way they experience the world
- Making sense of a new autism or ADHD diagnosis, or wondering whether to seek an assessment
- Meltdowns, shutdowns, sensory needs and routines at home
- School, including how to talk with teachers about supports
- Your own stress, energy and wellbeing as a parent or carer
How it works
Fitting support around family life
- Telehealth
- Video sessions from home can be easier to fit around school runs and work. About telehealth.
- Outreach across Melbourne
- Outreach appointments are available across Melbourne. Outreach can be at home, school or in the community where suitable. Any travel fees are discussed and agreed with you before booking.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
- Saturday by appointment
- After-hours appointments by arrangement
Support for your child
When your child or teen would like support too
Therapy for young people
Individual therapy for young people from 5 years of age, adapted to their age, interests and the way they communicate. Play-based approaches are used with younger children.
About therapyAssessments
Autism, ADHD, cognitive and learning assessments for children (5 to 12) and teens (13 to 17), looking at strengths as well as challenges.
About assessmentsYour involvement
When it helps and your child agrees, you can be involved in their care. As young people grow, we’ll talk with them and you about what stays private.
Privacy Policy
Next step
Tell us a little about what’s happening. You don’t need to have it all worked out first.