PEERS SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOLERS (4-6 YEARS)
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PEERS for Pre-Schoolers is an evidence based social skills program that teaches children aged 4 to 6 years how to make and keep friends.
Participants are shown instructions through didactic lessons, puppet shows, and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during group socialisation activities and weekly practice assignments.
Parent involvement is required. Parents attend separate coaching sessions and partake in skills rehearsal with their children during the session.
Topics include: listening and following directions; asking and using names; greeting friends; sharing and giving turns; asking friends to play; joining ongoing games; keeping cool during play; being a good sport; transitioning to new play activities; asking for and giving help; using good volume control; and maintaining good body boundaries.
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12 -week program - 90 mins per session
Tuesdays 9am - 10:30am
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The PEERS program is suitable for participants who are high functioning and who are quite regulated and have socialising opportunities.
NDIS Funding can be used.
Medicare rebates are available for those eligible.
secret agent society small group program (8-12 years)
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The Secret Agent Society is a 9-week espionage-themed social skills program, designed to capture the attention and interest of children and empower their resilience. The resources provide an evidence-based, comprehensive and captivating solution to structured social and emotional learning for children aged 8-12 years old. The program is recommended for those with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Emotional Dysregulation, or those with no formal diagnoses but who want to improve their social skills.
Topics covered:
Recognising simple and complex emotions
Expressing feelings in appropriate ways
Coping with feelings of anger and anxiety
Communicating and playing with others
Understanding levels of friendship
Coping with team work, games and ‘losing’
Coping with mistakes and transitions
Building and maintaining friendships
Solving social problems
Detecting, preventing and managing bullying and teasing
Acknowledging personal strengths and goals
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9 -week program
9 weekly sessions - 90 mins child session followed by a 30 minute parent session per week
Every school term
Wednesdays 4-6pm
Saturdays 9-11am
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The SAS program is suitable for participants who are high functioning and who want a review of emotional regulation skills and who have social difficulties.
NDIS Funding can be used.
Medicare rebates are available for those eligible.
tuning into teens parent program
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A program for parents to help their child/teen develop emotional intelligence whilst fostering communication, connection and a positive relationship with your child/teen (10 years plus).
TOPICS:
Communicating more effectively with your teen
Understanding your teen better
Helping your teen to manage those difficult emotions
Helping to prevent behavioural issues in your teen
Teaching your teen how to deal with conflict more effectively
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8 -week program
8 weekly sessions - 90 mins session per week
On demand
Tuesdays 6-730pm
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Open to all parents that are motivated to build a strong emotional connection with their child/teen.
NDIS Funding can be used.
Medicare rebates are available for those eligible.
PEERS SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM FOR teens (high school)
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PEERS is UCLAS’s leading evidence-based social skills intervention program for teenagers with social challenges such as high functioning autism spectrum disorder, as well as those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression and other socio-emotional problems. Scripts are provided for various social skills and teens practice the skills through behavioural rehearsals and practice assignments. Parent/carer participation is required. Parents/carers are trained as the teens social coaches and are provided with recommendations on how to coach their teen between sessions.
Topics include: trading information and finding common interests; two-way conversations; electronic communication; choosing appropriate friends; appropriate use of humour; entering and exiting conversations; organising a get together; good sportsmanship; handling teasing and embarrassing feedback; dealing with bullying and bad reputations; handling disagreements; and rumours and gossip.
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10- week program
10 weekly sessions - 90 mins per session
Every school term on Saturdays 11:30am - 1:00pm
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Item The PEERS program is suitable for participants who are high functioning and who are equipped to regulate their emotions. Teens are required to be motivated to attend the program to learn how to make friends whilst having fun!
NDIS Funding can be used.
Medicare rebates are available for those eligible.
neuroact stress management course (13-17 yrs & 18+ years)
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NEUROACT® is an innovative 12-session manual-based program designed specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum and other neurodivergent individuals, particularly adolescents and adults.
This transformative method focuses on reducing stress and increasing quality of life. The program has been developed to meet challenges with stressful situations, such as sensory overload (e.g., sounds, smell, and tactile experiences), emotional and bodily unawareness and dysregulation, unfamiliar occasions and changes in the environment, and events that exceed the individual’s social capacity.
TOPICS:
My stressful situations
My avoidance
Focus training
Take perspective
What’s important
Do what’s important
Handle emotions
Handle your body
Socialise with others
My self care
Life map
Look forward
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12- week program
12 weekly sessions - 90 mins per session
Terms 1 and 3 Saturdays 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The NEUROACT program is suitable for teens and young adults who are high functioning but experience stress and anxiety.
NDIS Funding can be used.
Medicare rebates are available for those eligible.
fun with feelings (4-6 years)
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Fun with Feelings is a ten-week program designed to assist parents of anxious autistic children aged 4-6 years old to understand and manage their anxiety. Fun with Feelings is based on a deep understanding of autistic individuals, successful clinical research trials of the program, and cognitive and behavioural principles.
TOPICS:
Developed by Clinical Psychologists at Minds and Hearts to increase capacity within the child on the autism spectrum, and the family, to manage anxiety.
Understanding Anxiety in ASD
The Environmental Toolbox
The Parent Toolbox
Small Steps to Conquer Big Fears
Happiness
Sadness and Happy Tools
Worry and Thought Tools
Relaxation
Anger and Physical Tools
Affection and Social Tools
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12- week program
12 weekly sessions - 60 mins per session
On demand
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For children and families needing support on how to build emotional understanding and regulation in a fun way! Suitable for those that are high functioning.
NDIS Funding can be used.
Medicare rebates are available for those eligible.
PEERS SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM FOR adults (18+)
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PEERS is UCLA’s leading evidence-based social skills intervention program for young adults aged 18 and over with social challenges such as high functioning autism spectrum disorder, as well as those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression and other socio-emotional problems.
Scripts are provided for various social skills and teens practice the skills through behavioural rehearsals and practice assignments. Parent/carer participation is strongly recommended. Parents/carers are trained as the teens social coaches and are provided with recommendations on how to coach their young adults between sessions.
Topics include: trading information and finding common interests; two-way conversations; electronic communication; choosing appropriate friends; appropriate use of humour; entering and exiting conversations; organising a get together; good sportsmanship; handling teasing and embarrassing feedback; dealing with bullying and bad reputations; handling disagreements; rumours and gossip; dating etiquette (i.e. letting someone know you like them, dating); and dating do’s and dont’s.
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12-week program
12 weekly sessions - 90 mins per session
Term 2 and 4 - Saturday 1:30 - 3:00pm
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Item The PEERS program is suitable for participants who are high functioning and who are equipped to regulate their emotions. Young adults are required to be motivated to attend the program to learn how to make friends whilst having fun!
NDIS Funding can be used.
Medicare rebates are available for those eligible.
minecraft social skills program (8-12 years)
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This program is designed for children aged 7-12 years. The Minecraft group aims to build confidence and foster friendships by developing a range of social and communication skills. Each participant will have a specific role, working together as a team to build a model. In the process, they will practice vital skills such as sharing, listening, joint attention, and problem-solving.
Participants will have fun, explore their creativity, and interact with others in a supportive digital environment.
They’ll have fun, explore their creativity and interact with others in a supported digital environment. Skills they will develop:
Collaboration – by working as a group to achieve a common goal
Joint problem-solving, sharing, and turn-taking – taking turns in different roles, working on the build together
Maintaining attention – staying focused on the task to build the models
Verbal and non-verbal communication – using language and text skills to express ideas and feelings
Creativity – in building the models and free playtime
Social growth – helping your child make friends, greet others, and develop sharing and turn-taking skills.
Conflict resolution – working through differences for a shared aim
Emotional development – learning to understand and talk about emotions (their own and other people’s), conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
Communication and literacy skills – expanding vocabulary around social and emotional development, increasing literacy skills and language development through peer activities.
Improved confidence - activities that help build a stronger sense of self.
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Tuesdays 4-5:30pm
By demand
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Children attending should be high functioning and well regulated emotionally. The Minecraft program is for children who are experiencing social difficulties but enjoy Minecraft and would benefit from learning through this interest. Familiarity with Minecraft is recommended.
NDIS Funding can be used.
Medicare rebates are available for those eligible.ription
cool kids anxiety program
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The Cool Kids Anxiety Program is a cognitive behavioural therapy program designed to help children manage anxiety disorders. It teaches practical skills to children and their parents through a structured 10-week program. The program focuses on learning about anxiety, developing realistic thinking, facing fears, and building coping skills like confidence and problem-solving.
Key features of the Cool Kids Anxiety Program:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The program is based on CBT principles, which aim to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with anxiety.
Parent Involvement:
Parents actively participate in the program, learning how to support their anxious child and manage their own anxieties.
Skills-Based:
The program emphasizes teaching practical skills that children can use to cope with anxiety-provoking situations.
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10- week program
10 weekly sessions - 90 mins per session
Expressions of interest
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Suitable for all kids with anxiety, with specialised training in working with neurodiverse children with anxiety.
NDIS Funding can be used.
Medicare rebates are available for those eligible.
