About Social Sprouts
Social Sprouts is a social skills program provider located in Western Melbourne. Our experienced paediatric psychologist facilitates social skills groups for children aged 5-12, catering to NDIS funded clients and private clients. We are dedicated to helping children develop and practice specific social skills in a supportive and interactive group environment. Our team is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families by providing tailored support and intervention.
How we run groups
Once your contact form is submitted, our administrative team will schedule an intake phone call with our paediatric psychologist, Jacob.
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Our sessions target one key social concept at a time, giving your child time to learn and practice the skills with guidance from our experienced group facilitators. Each session involves:
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Psychoeducation for your child in an interactive and enjoyable way
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Structured activities where each group participant has a specific role to play
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Unstructured activities where free play is encouraged
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We run our groups in this way as it allows for a learning experience that is relevant to the day-to-day experiences of your child, where the social skills they learn can be applied in several different environments and a range of social situations.
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After each session parents will receive an information guide on the social concept learnt in the session, how to support continued learning at home, and observations on how your child went during the session. If you have any further questions on how our groups are run, please feel free to contact us.
Who our groups are for
Our groups are designed for primary school aged children, 5-12 years old. Our groups are inclusive of any child that needs support in developing their social side. Some children who may benefit from social groups include those with:
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Autism
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ADHD
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Emotional regulation difficulties
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Friendship difficulties
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Social anxiety
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Social communication difficulties