FAQ
Defining twice-exceptional students is a very complex process. There are many possible variations in indicators that need to be considered. Making a checklist of specific qualities is too hard to define. The opinion of suitably qualified people should be sought but there are some indicators:
- an IQ test performed by a recognised psychologist – A Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), a Stanford-Binet, a Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI)
- a series of awards in a field recognised by a professional registered organisation – for example, Gymnastics Australia, Water Polo Australia Ltd, Australian Parkour Association, St John Ambulance Australia, Hand Knitters' Guild
- certificates of achievement, above that expected for age, from external assessments – for example, music, chess, writing awards
- certificates, awards, or references indicating involvement in social, charitable, voluntary ventures which imply an advanced social or entrepreneur skill
- recognition in newspapers or other public documents of a level of service beyond age expectations
- medals for events won in competitions that have governing bodies
- pieces of art, writing, mathematical solutions that are recognised as being in advance of age by professionals who can genuinely assess such items
- publication of a piece of work
- the creation of a unique solution, piece of work, business or organisation in the public domain
A disability is any recognised by the Disability Standards for Education 2005. A disability is not restricted to a specific type of child. A certificate of ‘disability’ from a relevant practitioner must be provided before enrolment in the school.
At Kids Like Us, we support students engaged in school from Prep through Years 11 and 12 and university students. If your young person is currently in Year 11 or Year 12, please call us to discuss our requirements.
Kids Like Us is fee for service, costs will vary depending on the services your child accesses. If you are currently experiencing financial hardship, you can apply for the Kids Like Us Bursary Fund here.
Kids Like Us cannot replace school for your child, we offer support for their learning whether they are engaged in full-time, part-time, home school or distance education.
Our staff have experience and training in a wide range of dyslexic support strategies and will use the strategies most appropriate in working with your child.
Kids Like Us can support 2e children unable to attend our premises due to distance via our online platform.
We offer a tutoring service for Kids Like Us clients who require it. Children who access Kids Like Us tutoring must still go through the intake process.
We do not have a discount for multiple children attending Kids Like Us, however, if you are currently experiencing financial hardship, you can apply for the Kids Like Us Bursary here.
All children must go through intake to access any Kids Like Us services. The intake process may look different depending on the needs of each child, however, it is essential to understand the complexity of issues often faced by children coming to KLU, and accurately provide the needed services.
We have different models of intake depending on each child’s needs, however, to accurately provide the needed services, with consideration for the complexity of twice-exceptional children, the intake process is necessary for all children.
To learn more about the intake process click here
This is dependent on your child’s needs and the services they are accessing through Kids Like Us. Once a child has been through the Kids Like Us intake, they are able to commence and cease accessing KLU services as needed while they continue to study.
For students in primary school, one tutor can address maths and English learning needs at the same time, however for secondary school, teachers are trained in a specific subject, and you are likely to have separate tutors for each subject.
After school and Saturday appointments give priority to secondary school students. For lower primary age students, we recommend attendance during the school day, however, we will always try and work within the needs of your family.
A mental health care plan can be used to access Kids Like Us Psychologists for both individual and group sessions, however it cannot be used to access Kids Like Us counsellors.
Kids Like Us is not an NDIS provider, however, your child can use their NDIS funding to access KLU services.
Yes, we can provide for Kids Like Us clients, please call us on 03 9585 8503, or email us at enquiries@kidslikeus.org.au to discuss.
If you are currently experiencing financial hardship, and/or hold a Health Care Card, we may be able to support your child through the Kids Like Us Bursary once your intake is complete.
No, due to the complex nature of our students and our team working approach, services are delivered in the premises used by Kids Like Us. We do not tutor in homes or schools in person.
Please contact CEO and Founder Catherine Kirby at catherine.kirby@kidslikeus.org.au
Please contact Founder Anne Jackson at anne.jackson@kidslikeus.org.au