Make the Connection

Use pragmatic language skills for interaction and communication. Develop verbal and literacy skills. Make the Connection social skills groups help children develop their social competencies to better connect with others, establish and maintain friendships and live happier more meaningful lives. Based on the work of world-renowned expert Michelle Ga... rcia Winner, we teach social thinking skills ranging from perspective taking, which is understanding that others have "thoughts" separate from our own, to interpreting and responding to the nuances of verbal and non-verbal communication. Our groups are tailored to pre-school and school age children who show signs of social learning challenges such as: Our groups can benefit children with average to above average IQ who have social cognitive deficits as a result of an autism spectrum disorder, ADHD or those with no specific diagnosis. Our groups are formed at the beginning of the school year and run throughout the year, however new students may enrol during the term depending on group availability. Each group include 4-6 students and meet for an hour, once a fortnight on a saturday during school term with a break over the school holidays. There are a number of different ways you can pay for your Make the Connection services. We can also help you work out if you are eligible for funding. Different government departments provide various funding schemes and packages. The below links help to determine participant eligibility. We know this can often be confusing so feel free to call us to discuss your families' needs.Read More