Bartimaeus provides accessible family support for children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing behavioural problems as a result of emotional, developmental, or psychological difficulties

We offer one-to-one support services for children, adolescents and adults who have one or more of the following symptoms:

• Unusual behaviours (i.e. aggressive violent or withdrawn)
• Severe mood swings
• Poor social relationships
• A marked decrease in academic performance
• Attention deficit and/or hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders and self care difficulties

Services are offered in:
The Family Home, including the following:
Behaviour Programming – develop and implement programs that re-enforce acceptable and productive behaviours.

Parental Support – assisting parents in making appropriate care plans and accessing services.

Respite Services – planned and supportive breaks for families provided in the family home

Schools
Services are provided to address poor behaviour, failing academic performance and social difficulties.

Hospitals
Services are provided to assist with moderate to severe behaviour during times of crisis

Workplace
For adults with special needs, services are available to assist in skill development, learning appropriate work behaviours, and to provide support and encouragement.

Bartimaues Associates develop a positive relationship with the child/adolescent/adult and their family, supporting the move from problematic behaviours to those that are socially acceptable and productive.