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Education Groups

Social Therapy Group

The Early Childhood Social Therapy group program is a 3 hour program aimed at reinforcing skills developed in 1:1 sessions and developing essential skills for effective participation in education and community settings:

Key areas of focus include:

  • social skills & relationship building
  • transitioning between activities and environments
  • attending and participation in group learning experiences
  • personal independence skills, such as mealtimes and toileting
  • developing skills for functional co-operative play with peers
  • This program runs from 9am – 12pm each day. Typically, children are enrolled in two or three sessions across the week and we always recommend they are also enrolled in a mainstream childcare or preschool where they will have the opportunity to generalise the skills they learn whilst in our group program.
  • This program integrates the best of early childhood practices and the ESDM.
  • Our social therapy space mimicks a typical childcare or preschool setting but is enhanced in the following ways:
  • Ratio of 1 therapist to every 1.8 child instead of 1:10 (for children aged 3-5years)
  • All group program therapists are trained to deliver the ESDM
  • Specialised enhanced setting, 6 hours / week
  • The therapists who work in the group program are all trained in the early start Denver model.
  • The ratio is 1 therapist to every 1.8 children. This very low ratio means the children are highly supported by specialists trained in this area so that each child is provided the support they need to develop new skills as rapidly as possible.

School Readiness
Program

The CDI School Readiness Program (SRP) has been developed to equip children with any developmental delays including ASD, with the necessary skills to enter their school setting with greater confidence and improved social skills.

Operating across 2 classrooms, the program is tailored to accommodate children who will be entering a Mainstream school setting, or a Supported school setting (School for Specific Purpose or a Support Unit within a mainstream school).

The program is led by Early Childhood Teachers & Occupational Therapists who have been trained to deliver the Early Start Denver Model.

Each session will be structured to reflect a typical Kindergarten environment.

Focus areas include:

  • Peer-to-peer relationships
  • Social awareness
  • Confidence and involvement
  • Fine motor strength and co-ordination
  • Cognitive skills
  • Personal independence skills expected of children in Kindergarten

The aim of our program is to support each child to build and secure a strong sense of belonging, to develop their self-confidence and respond appropriately to others around them. We strive to facilitate a positive attitude and motivation towards learning, to experience success in a supportive educational environment.

Through play-based learning and intentionally planned experiences, while combining ESDM objectives and principles, the children will be supported to develop foundational skills in a group environment to better equip them for a smooth and successful transition to school.

Is my child ready for a School Readiness Program?

The School Readiness Program is suitable for children who are: 

  • currently attending a pre-school or long day-care education setting
  • accessing other therapies to support a smooth transition to school eg. ESDM, Speech or Occupational Therapy
  • commencing school in the next 12 – 18 months.

Become a Part of the CDI Family

We invite you to learn more about how the Child Development Institute can make a significant difference in your family’s life. Whether it’s about taking the first steps or continuing the journey, we’re here to support you every step.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin a new chapter in your child’s developmental story.

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For more information

To the parents navigating the world of ASD, take the next step with confidence. At the Child Development Institute, we’re not just a centre; we’re a community where your child’s growth and happiness are our foremost priorities.

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Northern Sydney

173 Warringah Rd,
Beacon Hill, NSW, 2100
(02) 9037 1163

Western Sydney

6/185 Briens Road
Northmead, NSW 2152
(02) 9008 1106

General Enquiries

www.cdinstitute.com.au
(02) 9037 2234
enquiries@cdinstitute.com.au
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