Fun with Friends - Program of Support
For ages 8-12.
Biala Social Groups provide a supported space for neurodivergent children to connect with each other while exploring and developing their own communication, social and regulation needs.
The Fun with Friends group is based on the child’s developmental, preference of engaging in social interactions and the dynamics of the group. Typical activities include arts and craft while facilitating conversations that may arise, e.g., how to identify bullying and ways to respond, how to respectfully express ourselves or advocate for self when there is a difference of opinion, and identifying own triggers in social situations and developing appropriate regulation strategies.
Group Goal:
· Assist children to explore and develop their preferred social and communication styles in a supported group setting.
· Support children to practise advocating for their own social and emotional needs.
Expected Outcomes:
· Children will be able to reflect on their current, past and future friendships, identify challenges and how to overcome these and ensure their needs are being met.
· Children will develop an understanding of their own boundaries within friendships and learn strategies to maintain these.
· Children will be supported to identify social expectations that they may find challenging and ways to regulate themselves when these present.
Cost: $161.66 per session + $193.99 for report preparation. Total cost : $1,778.24
2024 Session Dates and Time: Tuesdays, 4.3pm to 6.00pm
Commencing 23 July - 10 December 2024
* The cost is inclusive of sessions, planning, set up/pack up, writing of case notes and a report for your child at the end of each program.
* Short notice cancellations do not apply, participants will be charged for all scheduled sessions, regardless of the number of sessions attended.
* Two weeks' notice to exit the program is required.
Enquiries/Bookings:
Please contact our Admin Team on tel. (03) 5975 1820 or email admin@bialapeninsula.org.au
Or complete the contact form below and we will respond to your enquiry within 2 business days
Families who are joining a group for the first time are required to attend a 1:1 initial assessment session with a therapist/Early Childhood Teacher (ECT). This can be face-to-face, via telehealth or by phone.
