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Child Development Service | Tari Whanakitanga Tamariki |Tairāwhiti
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Description
The Child Development Service team covers the East Coast district. Therapists provide free assessment and ongoing support for children who have identified developmental conditions, are at risk of development disabilities, or are suspected of having a disability from 0-16 years.
We support whānau in the most comfortable place for your child and with the people that know them best.
The Child Development Service also co-ordinates support for children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
We also work in schools to ensure continuity of treatment.
Our team will:
- Assess your child for developmental abilities, talk to you about the strengths and challenges and make a plan for the next steps in their development.
- We will help to connect you with other services, and provide reports.
- Help you with ideas to help with your daily life.
Staff
Visting Neurodevelopmental Therapists: Team Leader Sally-Ann Wall
We are trained Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists with experience and extra training in neurodevelopmental therapy. We have a thorough knowledge of child development and will provide an assessment and treatment plan. We can provide guidance on how to help your child's development, provide equipment and arrange home modifications where necessary. We focus on everyday needs.
Psychologist:
We provide cognitive assessments and additional assessments for autism.
Speech and Language Therapist: Maria Camero
We support children with significant feeding and swallowing difficulties.
We also have Hine Kaa who is our Administrator and Therapy assistant for our team.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Referral, Contact us
Referral Expectations
We accept referrals to the Child Development Service from anyone with parental consent and a good understanding of the childs challenges. We prefer when possible that a referral form is completed and sent to referralcds@tdh.org.nz
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
French, Dutch, Spanish, Yoruba
Services Provided
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Autism support services, Child development services, Education and training, Disability information and advisory services, Needs assessment and service coordination (NASC), Aids and equipment
Autism support services, Child development services, Education and training, Disability information and advisory services, Needs assessment and service coordination (NASC), Aids and equipment
- Autism support services
- Child development services
- Education and training
- Disability information and advisory services
- Needs assessment and service coordination (NASC)
- Aids and equipment
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Developmental paediatrics focuses on the assessment and management of developmental and behavioural difficulties in children. This includes concerns such as delays in speech and language, motor skills, social interaction, attention, and cognitive abilities. Conditions commonly managed include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, learning disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Developmental paediatricians work closely with families, schools, allied health professionals and other medical specialists to understand and manage these challenges.
Developmental paediatrics focuses on the assessment and management of developmental and behavioural difficulties in children. This includes concerns such as delays in speech and language, motor skills, social interaction, attention, and cognitive abilities. Conditions commonly managed include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, learning disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Developmental paediatricians work closely with families, schools, allied health professionals and other medical specialists to understand and manage these challenges.
Developmental paediatrics focuses on the assessment and management of developmental and behavioural difficulties in children. This includes concerns such as delays in speech and language, motor skills, social interaction, attention, and cognitive abilities.
Conditions commonly managed include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, learning disorders, and intellectual disabilities.
Developmental paediatricians work closely with families, schools, allied health professionals and other medical specialists to understand and manage these challenges.
Contact Details
Gisborne Hospital
Tairāwhiti
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Phone
(06) 869 0500
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Mobile
021 364 769
Email
Hine Kaa ext 8291
Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapists:
Sally-Ann Wall Team Leader
Anna Proctor
Lyn Davis
Bolaji Olure
Liz Maynard
Frances Brown
Carole Redpath
Chloe Baudinet
Speech and Language Therapist
Maria Camero
421 Ormond Road
Lytton West
Gisborne 4010
Street Address
421 Ormond Road
Lytton West
Gisborne 4010
Postal Address
Private Bag 7001
Gisborne 4040
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This page was last updated at 1:24PM on October 21, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Child Development Service | Tari Whanakitanga Tamariki |Tairāwhiti.