Dear Blackburn Speech Community,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. As we gear up for the new year, we're thrilled to share some exciting updates, introduce new social skills groups, and remind you of important information.
1. New Social Skills Groups for 2024:We're delighted to announce our new social skills groups for the upcoming year, designed to provide valuable experiences for your child. Here's a glimpse of what's coming:
Preteen Social Skills (Age 10+): Our preteen group focuses on 'street-smart' skills, tackling topics not covered in school. From recognizing deception to handling bullies and understanding emotional boundaries, we create a safe space for autistic teens to explore these crucial life skills guided by our experienced clinicians.
Let's LEGO Social Skills Group (Ages 4-7):In Term 1, 2024, we're launching LEGO-inspired social skills groups for two age ranges: 4-5 and 6-7. With our LEGO therapy-trained clinicians, these sessions encourage collaborative communication through hands-on projects, fostering important social skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Minecraft Social Skills (Ages 8+, online):Taking our LEGO therapy concept online, our Minecraft group offers a secure environment for your child to learn social skills while enjoying the world of gaming. Through creative challenges, we aim to boost confidence in communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. Our focus is on creating a positive and supportive learning experience for autistic children.Expression of Interest:If you're interested in our upcoming social skills groups, please fill out the Expression of Interest form here
2. Clinic Phone Number Update: Our clinic's phone number has changed to +61 3 4156 8888 for our website and social media. Please update your records accordingly. However, our existing number, 0422 838 900, will continue to be operational exclusively for our current clients and will remain capable of receiving SMS.
3. Price Update from 1/1/2024: As a reminder, there will be a price update for therapy sessions and assistant sessions starting from January 1, 2024. Please refer to our last newsletter for the price change. We appreciate your understanding as these adjustments are necessary to maintain the high standards of our services.
4. Special Announcement:It was such an honour to share with you that, I was recently interviewed by SBS Cantonese. In the interview, I was able to share my passion for bilingual speech therapy and advocates for the bilingual community. You can watch the interview on SBS Facebook page or listen to the podcast episode on SBS.
Warm regards,
Chloe
Director
Blackburn Speech & Paediatric Therapy
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