Social Interaction & Connection
We support neurodivergent children and adults to build meaningful relationships — by developing social communication skills in ways that feel natural, respectful, and empowering.
Who this is for?
Find it hard to make or keep friends
If starting or maintaining friendships feels overwhelming, we help teach skills and strategies to connect in ways that feel safe and authentic.
Confusion about others’ behaviour, intentions or perspective
Some people find it difficult to understand why others act a certain way or to predict their responses in social situations.
Miss or misread social cues (like body language or tone)
You or your child may not notice when someone is bored, joking, or upset — we help you decode and respond to these subtle social messages.
Feel anxious or unsure in social situations
If social settings bring stress, we explore what’s getting in the way and work together on practical communication skills and strategies to reduce that anxiety.
Struggle to join in conversations or group activities
We support individuals who feel unsure when to speak, what to say, or how to enter or exit social situations.
Difficulty navigating social norms and expectations
We help people who have difficulty understanding and interpreting conventional social rules and routines in social settings like school, work, or community spaces.
How can we help?
Understanding nonverbal cues
Learn to recognise and interpret tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language through clear instruction, guided questioning, and structured practice.
Perspective taking
Build skills to recognise and predict how others might feel, think, or react in different situations through scenario-based learning, expanding emotion vocabulary and role-play.
Making and keeping friends
Build the confidence and communication skills needed to form and maintain friendships—through guided practice, social planning support, and peer-based activities.
Self-advocacy and communication aids
Use tools like co-written scripts or wallet-sized cards to express your needs, explain difficulties, and ask for help in conversations and social situations.
Social problem solving
Build skills through practice using personalised scenarios and problem-solving frameworks to navigate disagreements, misunderstandings, and unexpected changes.
Building conversation skills
Develop confident conversation skills by learning about communication styles, typical conversation structure, and practising conversations based on personal interests and real-life scenarios.
How we work?
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Social communication assessment
We explore how the individual currently interacts, what’s working, and where support is needed.
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Goals based on real-life situations
Whether it’s friendship, work, dating, or group settings, we set functional, personalised goals.
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Therapy that builds on strengths
Sessions are strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and may include visuals, role-play, games, or peer interaction.
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Collaborating with families or support workers
We provide guidance to create consistent support across home, school, or community.
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