Group Programs

We offer a range of evidence-based group programs, facilitated by one or more therapists.  Groups range from 4 – 8 children.  Groups are delivered either at CTS or in community settings.  Each term, programs are offered based on the needs/priorities of children and families. 

Babies & Toddlers

  • Engage. Play. Learn. Playgroup.

    A fun small group for toddlers to learn sharing, turn taking, and interaction skills. Children build connections with peers and families while targeting motor, play, social, and communication goals in a supportive environment.

    Age: 1-3 years

    Therapists: Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Fridays in Term 4
    9:30am to 11:00am x 7 weeks

    Starting 23rd October 2026

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Kinder & Early Primary

  • School Holiday Bike Riding Group

    An intensive group program of bike riding skills designed for children ages 5+ to ride a 2 wheel bike. A motivating group environment with parents/carers being hands on to assist their child’s bike riding skills.

    Participants to provide their own bike and helmet.

    Age: 5+

    Therapist: Physiotherapist

    Location: Local oval - location to be confirmed

    Duration: 3 sessions on Monday 28th September, Tuesday 29th September and Thursday 1st October

    3:30pm to 5:00pm

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  • Learn and Play

    Supporting children in navigating more complex social interactions with confidence and flexibility. This program is well-suited for children who benefit from explicit teaching of social expectations, emotional regulation, and problem-solving in everyday settings.

    Age: Kinder and Early Primary

    Therapists: Clinical Psychologist and Speech Pathologist

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Mondays in Term 4
    11:15am to 1:15pm x 8 weeks

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  • Social Detectives

    Through interactive games, group discussions, and real-life practice, participants will become “Social Detectives” who can better understand their own thoughts and feelings-and those of others.

    Age: Kinder and Early Primary

    Therapists: Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Wednesdays in Term 4
    9am to 11am x 8 weeks

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  • Making and Keeping Friends

    This program is designed to support connection, friendship and belonging.

    Through explicit teaching, guided activities and structured peer practice across each session, children build confidence in starting friendships, understanding social cues, maintaining connections and navigating everyday social experiences.

    Age: Early Primary

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Thursdays in Term 4
    2pm to 4pm x 8 weeks

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  • Resilience Builders

    A group for primary-aged children, supporting understanding, expression and management of worries.

    Through explicit teaching and engaging activities in a small and supportive group, children develop practical strategies for recognising anxious feelings, building confidence, strengthening coping skills and navigating everyday challenges.

    Age: Early Primary & Upper Primary

    Location: CTS

    Duration:
    Early Primary - Mondays
    9am to 11am x 8 weeks

    Upper Primary - Fridays
    4pm - 5:30pm x 8 weeks

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  • Social Stencil (Primary School) Social Stencil (Teens)

    Social Stencil is a neuro-affirming program teaching practical social concepts, skills and strategies in a fun and curious way.

    Young people will collaborate to explore and understand key concepts of friendship, identify causes and dynamics of conflict and develop strategies to navigate challenging moments in life.

    Age: A Primary School and a Teens group are both offered in Term 4

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Tuesdays in Term 4 for 8 weeks
    Primary - 2pm to 4pm
    Teens - 4pm to 6pm

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  • Talk & Play

    A neuro‑affirming program helping young children learn early social concepts through storybooks, visuals, and group activities.

    It teaches five core skills and supports perspective‑taking, self‑awareness, and understanding social expectations in kinder, early primary, and community settings.

    Age: Kinder and Early Primary

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Tuesdays in Term 4
    11:30am to 1:30pm

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Pre-School

  • Kids Gym

    Children develop motor, social, and communication skills while building connections in a sensory gym setting. Activities prepare children for playgrounds, play centres, and kindergarten, with individualised goals and plenty of fun in a supportive small group.

    Age: 3-4 years

    Therapists: Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist

    Location: We Rock The Spectrum, Grovedale

    Duration: Thursdays, 9.30 - 11am x 8 weeks
    Starting 15th October 2026

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  • Prepping for Prep

    This school readiness program builds confidence and independence. Children practise following schedules, completing tasks, moving between spaces, organising belongings, asking for help, and basic emotional regulation. Each child receives an individualised report and About Me profile to share with school.

    Age: 4-6 years (starting school)

    Therapists: Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists                                   

    Location: CTS

    Offered over January School Holidays

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School Aged

  • School Holiday Bike Riding Group

    An intensive group program of bike riding skills designed for children ages 5+ to ride a 2 wheel bike. A motivating group environment with parents/carers being hands on to assist their child’s bike riding skills.

    Participants to provide their own bike and helmet.

    Age: 5+

    Therapist: Physiotherapist

    Location: Local oval - location to be confirmed

    Duration: 3 sessions on Monday 28th September, Tuesday 29th September and Thursday 1st October

    3:30pm to 5:00pm

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  • Resilience Builders

    A group for primary-aged children, supporting understanding, expression and management of worries.

    Through explicit teaching and engaging activities in a small and supportive group, children develop practical strategies for recognising anxious feelings, building confidence, strengthening coping skills and navigating everyday challenges.

    Age: Early Primary & Upper Primary

    Location: CTS

    Duration:
    Early Primary - Mondays
    2:30pm - 4pm x 8 weeks

    Upper Primary - Fridays
    4pm - 5:30pm x 8 weeks

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  • Social Stencil (Primary School) Social Stencil (Teens)

    Social Stencil is a neuro-affirming program teaching practical social concepts, skills and strategies in a fun and curious way.

    Young people will collaborate to explore and understand key concepts of friendship, identify causes and dynamics of conflict and develop strategies to navigate challenging moments in life.

    Age: A Primary School and a Teens group are both offered in Term 4

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Tuesdays in Term 4 for 8 weeks
    Primary - 2pm to 4pm
    Teens - 4pm to 6pm

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  • Paired Play (All Ages)

    Expressions of interest being taken for our Paired Play program.

    Our Paired Play Program is designed for children who are still developing the skills they need to comfortably interact, play and participate alongside others, and who may not yet be ready for a traditional small-group program.

    Expression of Interest

  • Move & Make

    Move. Build. Create. Connect.

    Move & Make is an 8 week group for young people who enjoy being active, building, creating and having fun with others.

    Each session combines movement, sport and construction challenges with opportunities to develop practical social communication skills.

    Age: 12 to 14

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Mondays in Term 4
    4pm to 6pm x 8 weeks

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  • Story Champs

    Discover the power of storytelling! This engaging program helps children build oral narrative skills through fun, interactive sessions. They learn story structure, sequencing and key vocabulary, boosting reading comprehension, writing, verbal memory and confidence across many learning areas.

    Age: Early to Mid Primary

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Wednesdays in Term 4
    2pm to 4pm x 8 weeks

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  • Puberty Plus

    A group for young people of all genders with autism, neurodivergence or disability to better understand and manage puberty. Topics include your body, hygiene, menstruation, big feelings, friends & peer pressure, gender stereotypes and confidence.

    Age: 8 to 12 years

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Thursdays in Term 4
    4:00pm to 5:30pm x 10 weeks

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  • Get Connected

    An evidence-based, neuroaffirming program that supports children to build practical strategies for managing emotions, navigating social situations, and handling everyday challenges with greater confidence and persistence.

    Age: Mid Primary

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Mondays in Term 4
    2pm to 4pm x 8 weeks

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  • Crafternoons

    A relaxed, lower-demand social group providing opportunities to connect with others through creative, hands-on activities.

    Crafternoons is about creating, connecting and having fun in a low-pressure environment — with the process being more important than the product.

    Age: Years 7 to 9

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Tuesdays in Term 4
    4pm to 6pm x 8 weeks

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  • Kids in the Kitchen

    This engaging program uses hands-on cooking activities to build practical life skills in a fun and supportive environment.

    Age: Grades 4 to Year 7

    Location: CTS

    Duration: Thursdays in Term 4
    4pm to 6pm

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