Tic Tac Toe Early Childhood Psychology

Services

Support that fits your child, and your family.

At Tic Tac Toe, we provide flexible and personalised psychology support for children and their families. Our sessions are available in clinic, at home, in kindergartens and schools, or via Telehealth.

Where we meet you

  • In clinic
  • At home
  • Kindergarten & school
  • Telehealth

Psychology support

Support for emotions, behaviour and everyday connection.

Evidence-based support for children and families

At Tic Tac Toe, we offer evidence-based psychology support for children and families experiencing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges.

Our psychologists work collaboratively with parents, educators, and other supports to understand your child’s unique needs and goals. We take a warm, strengths-based approach, tailoring each session to suit your child’s age, stage of development, and personality.

Can help with

  • Emotional regulation
  • Behaviours of concern at home or school
  • Social and peer relationship difficulties
  • Adjustment to life changes or diagnoses
  • Parenting support and family-based strategies
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Parent coaching

Practical guidance to support your child with confidence.

Early Start Denver Model and parent coaching

The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a play-based, evidence-based intervention designed for young children with developmental delays, including autism. It supports learning in key areas such as communication, thinking, and social interaction — all through joyful, everyday interactions.

Originally developed by the MIND Institute in California, ESDM blends behavioural and developmental principles in a way that feels natural and engaging for both children and families.

Where it can happen

  • In the home
  • In early childhood settings (for example daycare or kindergarten)
  • In clinic
  • Via Telehealth
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Assessments

A clearer understanding of strengths, learning and development.

Understanding your child’s development

We offer a range of psychological assessments to support understanding of your child’s development, learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing.

Assessments may be helpful in identifying strengths and challenges, informing support strategies, or assisting with diagnosis. We work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure assessments are relevant, meaningful, and clearly communicated.

What the process looks like

  1. Initial consultation with parent/s or caregiver/s

  2. 1:1 sessions with your child (timing varies by assessment type)

  3. Comprehensive written report with results and recommendations

  4. Feedback session to walk you through the outcomes

What we offer

  • Cognitive assessments

    Cognitive assessments explore thinking and reasoning skills and may support understanding of learning needs or intellectual functioning.

  • Autism assessments

    Autism assessments may use tools such as the ADOS-2 and MIGDAS-2 as part of a comprehensive process tailored to your child’s age and developmental needs.

  • Educational assessments

    Educational assessments look at learning and academic skills such as reading, writing, and maths, and can help guide classroom support.

Read the full assessments guideAsk us about assessments

Funding and rebates

We support a range of funding and rebate options, including NDIS, Medicare, private health insurance and TAC. Eligible children may also access Medicare rebates for assessment services under the complex neurodevelopmental conditions and eligible disabilities pathway, with an appropriate medical referral.

Questions families ask

Do I need a referral?

Private clients can start without a GP or paediatrician referral. For Medicare, book with your usual GP (or a GP at your MyMedicare practice) for a Mental Health Treatment Plan, or ask a paediatrician or psychiatrist about a direct referral, before your psychology appointment. Referrals must be dated prior to or on the day of your scheduled appointment and cannot be back-dated.

Can I claim a Medicare rebate?

On the day of your appointment, payment is settled in full. For sessions with a registered psychologist, the clinic can process your Medicare rebate into your nominated account, or give you a paid receipt so you can claim it yourself. Medicare rebates under Better Access are only available for sessions with a registered psychologist, not with a provisional psychologist. Eligible children may also access Medicare rebates for assessment services under the complex neurodevelopmental conditions and eligible disabilities pathway, with an appropriate medical referral.

Do you see NDIA-managed participants?

Tic Tac Toe Early Childhood Psychology is an unregistered NDIS provider. We provide NDIS-funded psychology services to participants who are self-managed or plan-managed. Participants whose NDIS funding is NDIA-managed are generally required to receive supports from registered NDIS providers and are therefore unable to use their NDIS funding for services with Tic Tac Toe.

What ages do you see?

It depends on the clinician and the service. The Early Start Denver Model is for very young children with developmental delay, aged between 12 months and 4 years. Tayla has a particular interest in working with children aged 7 years and older, and with teenagers. Sebastian supports children, adolescents and adults. Contact the clinic and we will help you find the right fit.

How long does an assessment take?

Timing varies by assessment type. Assessments include an initial consultation with parents or caregivers, one-to-one sessions with your child, a comprehensive written report with results and recommendations, and a feedback session. Contact the clinic to discuss your child's assessment and receive a quote.

Not sure which service is right?

Tell us a little about your child and we'll help you work out where to start.

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