Developmental Assessment provides a screening assessment for children referred with concerns regarding their developmental progress. The assessment team includes a physiotherapist, developmental therapist, speech language therapist and social worker, who work together collaboratively to assess a child’s developmental strengths and needs.
Referrals for assessment can be made by the Needs Assessment service (Life Links) or ACC.

The purpose of the assessment is to:

•	Identify developmental strengths and needs and make recommendations for intervention.
•	Provide a starting point for intervention. In addition, when the family has chosen the Champion Centre as their Early Intervention service.
•	Determine whether or not criteria for entry to the Champion Centre are met.
•	Identify the most appropriate group placement withing the Champion Centre.

The parents/caregivers are actively engaged in the assessment process, which is play-based in a child-friendly environment, to elicit the child’s best performance. A comprehensive report details strengths and needs in all areas assessed and recommends interventions if appropriate. Private assessments are also available.