NDIS Early Childhood & School Support for Developmental Delay (ECEI/under 7)
How the NDIS early childhood approach supports young children with Developmental Delay (ECEI/under 7), and how supports work alongside school.
For young children with Developmental Delay (ECEI/under 7), getting support early can make a real difference to development and confidence. The NDIS uses a dedicated early childhood approach for children under 9, and supports continue to work alongside school as they grow. This guide explains how it works.
Developmental Delay (ECEI/under 7) and the early childhood approach
Developmental delay refers to a child not reaching age-expected developmental milestones — in areas such as gross motor skills, fine motor skills, communication, language, social-emotional development, adaptive behaviour…
What early supports look like
Early intervention for Developmental Delay (ECEI/under 7) is family-centred — it builds the skills of the child *and* the people around them. It commonly includes:
How supports work with school
As your child starts school, NDIS supports and the education system each play a part:
Getting the right early plan for Developmental Delay (ECEI/under 7)
Bring reports from your child's treating team and early educators to planning, and set goals around communication, independence, play and school readiness. Early plans are reviewed as your child grows and their needs…