Is your child starting school soon?

Starting school is an exciting milestone, but it's natural to wonder whether your child is developing the skills they'll need for the classroom.

Our free School Starter Parent Check-In takes just a couple of minutes and explores everyday skills related to speech, communication, independence, movement and participation.

Complete 8 quick questions to reflect on your child's developing skills and discover more about ATUNE Kids' discounted Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology school-readiness screeners.

There's no pass or fail, and completing this check-in doesn't commit you to an appointment.

This check-in is a general guide for parents, not a clinical assessment or diagnosis.

About these questions

The questions above describe examples of skills commonly developing around five years of age and as children prepare to start school. They are a general guide only and are not a checklist of skills that every child must demonstrate.

Children develop at different rates and may show different skills in different people, settings and situations. Selecting “Sometimes,” “Not yet” or “Not sure” does not, by itself, indicate a developmental concern. Similarly, selecting “Usually” does not rule out that a child may benefit from further advice or support.

This parent check-in is not an assessment, clinical screener or diagnosis and cannot confirm or rule out whether Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology support may be beneficial.

Communication involves much more than clear speech.

 It also includes understanding instructions, sharing ideas and connecting with others.

Getting ready for school involves many everyday experiences — from managing belongings and using classroom tools to joining in play and navigating new routines.

A moment to reflect...

As you worked through these questions, did anything make you stop and think?

Perhaps you noticed some skills your child is becoming more confident with, or others you'd simply like to understand better.

Every child develops differently, and these questions aren't designed to identify concerns or determine whether therapy is needed.

Sometimes knowing what to look for is the first step towards feeling more confident about starting school.

If you'd like to explore your child's skills further, ATUNE Kids offers  school-readiness screening sessions with our Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology teams.

30-minute individual screening + brief written summary — $99 per screener.

 Complete the suitable option below we will send you an email with a little more information. 

There's no obligation to book.

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