Art and Creativity Group - Social Skills
Art & Creativity Group - Teamwork & Social Skills
Join Anytime
No need to wait for a new school term.
Select one or more 1-hour sessions
per week at your convenience.
This is not a fixed-duration course.
Many of our participants stay with us for an extended
period because they thoroughly enjoy the experience.
Structure
Engaging Art and Creativeness in a Fun Zoom Community - From Home
Picture your young person in collaborating with peers to create stunning artworks
from the comfort of their own home,
all while honing their skills in negotiation, active listening, and teamwork.
Our structured, goal-focused approach is designed to enhance
your child's social abilities.
NDIS Funding Categories
NDIS funding is typically available
for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS plans.
Consult your plan manager to understand what applies to your
specific situation.
Many families have found it useful to use these categories
(or similar):
1. Increased Social & Community Participation
2. Improved Daily Living
Pricing
1.0 hour face-to-face ($61.50) + 0.1 hour non-face-to-face ($6.15), totaling $67.65
Develop Social Skills
& Teamwork in Mini-Groups on Zoom
Share your opinions
Hear out others' ideas
Develop conversational skills
Accept and consider feedback from others
Politely decline suggestions when necessary
Offer and accept compliments
Build rapport and make connections
Practice self-esteem and self-talk strategies
Collaborate on planning
Work together on creating
Excel as a team player
Supporting Your Child in
Achieving Their NDIS Goals
We tailor goals for each young person and team based on individual abilities.
For NDIS participants, we align our goals with NDIS objectives
while also considering your young person's unique personality and needs.
For Kids/Teens Aged: 8-9, 10-12,
13-15, 16-17, 18-19
(In Mini-Groups)
We offer various session times based on your young person's age group and art interests.
Our sessions are designed to foster teamwork among young people of different ages and abilities,
with opportunities for older students to assist younger ones, promoting a teamwork mindset.
Experienced Autism-Friendly Leaders
Our environment is among the safest your young person can be in. Each session is led by our social skills leaders who ensure that all interactions are friendly and respectful.
We have clear guidelines for communication and behavior.
Our Creative Process
We express our opinions kindly.
We listen to differing opinions.
We always heed our leaders' guidance.
We stay calm, even if we disagree.
We compromise when others suggest different creative approaches.
We take breaks to calm down when needed, as directed by our leaders.
We keep our cameras on (in Zoom) so leaders and teammates can see how we're feeling.
We use calm, kind, and polite words, maintaining friendly expressions.
We finish on time, even if we're still working on our projects.
Teaching Social & Life Skills Taught
in an Autism-Friendly Manner
Each session introduces a new social skill, broken down into simplified steps.
Your young person learns new skills in an engaging, enjoyable manner.
Your young person practices these social strategies in a supportive environment.
Fun games help reinforce the effective application of new skills.
We assist your young person in trying out these skills independently.
We work with parents/guardians and teachers to create opportunities for practicing new skills