The following groups / organisations have advised us they may be suitable for providing social skills development opportunities.  Please note that inclusion in these lists does not imply ASSN Vic endorses or recommends a particular group.  This is a free information referral service only.  If you would like to have your group included, please email us at admin@assnvic.org.au 

Spectrum Speech Pathology - Ashwood and Moonee Ponds

Speech Pathologists Christine Kendall and Gloria Staios have extensive experience working with children on the spectrum.  They run private and small group social skills programs during term time and school holidays.  They also run holiday programs specifically for pre-school aged children.

Please visit www.spectrumspeech.com.au for details. 

OR visit http://spectrumspeech.com.au/social-skills/downloads/ directly to download an application form.

Parent-Child Dance and Play

Parent-Child Dance and Play provides structured weekly group sessions for children aged 2-6 years who have additional developmental needs eg. coordination, social or communication etc.The groups are run by an Early Childhood Intervention teacher together with a Dance teacher who is an experienced Occupational Therapist. It is supported by Playgroup Victoria and funding may be available through Fachsia or health funds. The current groups are run on Mondays in Flemington and vary from 1-1 1/2 hours and the $60 per session fee involves individual goal-setting. Siblings are welcome for $10. Please contact us for an enrolment form or to ask if the group would suit your child: Lee Frances - 0437 194 238, leefrances@bigpond.com, www.springintoaction.com.au

Boyz Drama

Enjoy creating your own stories and acting them out. This group is designed to be a safe place to experiment with social situations using drama and movement. It suits boys who may have had a bit of a rough journey in the past through social situations (eg. due to having Asperger’s Syndrome) but are ready to forge ahead to develop as a team to learn new public speaking and theatrical skills. Current classes are Tues afternoons in Flemington - $25 per class - no individual goals - just a whole lot of fun!Contact Lee Frances on 0437194238 or leefrances@bigpond.com or see www.springintoaction.com.au

Spring into Action - Dance

There are a variety of dance classes that may suit your child. Dance & Create for teenages involves a mix of ballet and jazz inspired dance, improvised dance and posture-improving exercises in a fun and supportive environment. Creative Ballet classes include preschool and primary school ages and Discover Dance is also for preschoolers. Current classes are mainstream and would suit children who are keen to learn dance technique but need a little flexibility in the way they are taught. Current classes are held on Mondays and Fridays in Flemington - $15 per class. We are gathering expressions of interest for children who have higher support needs and these will have a higher child-staff ratio and so will be $25 per class. Contact Lee Frances on 0437194238 orleefrances@bigpond.com or see www.springintoaction.com.au