Group & Specialist Programs
Some children take longer than others to learn social skills. Common skills that some children struggle with include:
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conversation skills – for example, choosing what to talk about or what body language to use
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play skills – for example, taking turns in a game or sharing a toy
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emotional skills – for example, managing emotions and understanding how others feel
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problem-solving skills – for example, dealing with conflict or making decisions in a social situation.
Social skills can help your child make friends, learn from others and develop hobbies and interests. These skills can also help with family relationships and give your child a sense of belonging.
Our Social Skills Groups are facilitated by trained practitioners and aim to help children of all ages to develop and improve their social and emotional skills .
Depending on the age of participants in the groups, each group will usually include:
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Peer-to-peer interaction
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Turn-taking
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Develop pretend play
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Collaboration and negotiation
Please scroll down for our catalogue for currently available programs.
Term Groups
Social Skills Group
LET'S GET SOCIAL
Suitable for 6 - 8 years old
Group focus:
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Developing social communication skills
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Working as a team
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Expanding vocabulary
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Learning concepts
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Develop problem solving skills
Location:
13 Windsor Avenue, Mount Waverley
Time and Date:
Every weekly Thursday between 17th October and 12th December 2024
3.45 - 4.30pm
Registration:
Fees: $1215 (9 sessions, $135 per 40-minute session, 5 minutes parent feedback and 10 minutes documentation time)
*If you are new to the service, a FREE SCREENING session is required to ensure the group is tailored to your needs.
To express your interest, please call us at 03 9880 5988, email us at info@therapylabgroup.com OR fill out the online form here.
School Readiness Group
READY, SET, SCHOOL
Suitable for 4 - 6 years old
Let’s get ready for school! Our school readiness group is run by an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Pathologist. We offer a supportive environment where your child can develop essential skills (e.g., engaging in group activities, writing letters, following classroom instructions) for a successful and smooth transition to school.
Group focus:
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Engage in group activities
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Early literacy skills
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Write letters
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Listen and follow classroom instructions
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Social skills
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Gross/Fine motor skills
Location:
13 Windsor Avenue, Mount Waverley
Time and Date:
Every weekly Wednesday between 9th October to 11th December 2024
10.30 - 11.30am
Registration:
Fees: $1500 (10 sessions, $150 per 45-minute session, 15 minutes parent feedback and documentation time)
*If you are new to the service, a FREE SCREENING session is required to ensure the group is tailored to your needs.
To express your interest, please call us at 03 9880 5988, email us at info@therapylabgroup.com OR fill out the online form here.
Social Skills Group
MUSIC THERAPY GROUP
Suitable for 4 - 6 years old
Group focus:
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Social skills (e.g. interactions, turn-taking, sharing)
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Cognitive skills (e.g. attention, following instructions)
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Communication skills (e.g. listening, expressing preferences and choices, understanding non-verbal cues)
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Emotional regulation (e.g. understanding emotions, expressing feeling in music)
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Creativity (e.g. develop creativity and imagination through improvisation and composition)
Location:
13 Windsor Avenue, Mount Waverley
Time and Date:
Every fortnight Friday between 17th September to 20th December
4:00pm-5:30pm
Registration:
Fees: $190 (5 sessions, $190 per 75-minute session, 15 minutes parent feedback and documentation time)
To express your interest, please call us at 03 9880 5988, email us at info@therapylabgroup.com OR fill out the online form here.
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Term Groups
Specialist Programs
Activities of Daily Living Intensive Program
SELF-CARE & TOILETING
Suitable from at least 2 years old.
Develop toilet training skills:
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Physical skills (eg. muscle control, ability to sit etc)
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Sensory processing (eg. body awareness, coping with sensory environment of toilet etc)
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Concept understanding (eg. awareness of tasks involved for toileting)
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Communication
Location:
Mount Waverley OR Blackburn North
*Initial home visit(s) required for Occupational Therapist to familiarise with home toileting environment.
Time and Date:
Intensive sessions booked 2 to 4 times a week, depending on availability, in program blocks. Duration of program is individualised.
Fees: $193.99 per session (50 minutes therapy, 10 minutes documentation time). *Travel fees determined based on time and distance travelled and is in addition to session fees.
To express your interest, please call us at 03 9880 5988, email us at info@therapylabgroup.com.
Handwriting Skills Intensive
HANDWRITING PROGRAM
Suitable from 4 years old
Program focus:
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Physical strength for better handwriting
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Sitting posture, positioning and pencil grips
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Shapes and letter formation
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Strategies and homework for further practice
Location:
Mount Waverley OR Blackburn North
Intensive sessions booked 2 to 4 times a week, depending on availability, in program blocks. Duration of program is individualised.
Fees: $193.99 per session (50 minutes therapy, 10 minutes documentation time). *Travel fees determined based on time and distance travelled and is in addition to session fees.
To express your interest, please call us at 03 9880 5988, email us at info@therapylabgroup.com.
School Holiday Groups
Therapy Lab has organised a series of exciting groups for the
2025 summer holidays!
Social Skills Group
SUPER SQUAD
Suitable for 5 to 8 years old
Join Super Squad, a super fun holiday group for kids! Through engaging games, creative activities, and superhero-themed challenges, kids will develop their communication, fine motor skills, and social abilities—all while having a blast.
Group focus:
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Problem solving
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Explore emotions
Location:
13 Windsor Avenue, Mount Waverley
Time and Date:
13 to 16 January 2025(Mon - Thu)
9.30am to 12.00pm
Registration:
Fees: $1300 (4 days)
To express your interest, please call us at 03 9880 5988, email us at info@therapylabgroup.com OR fill out the online form below.
Social Skills Group
CASE CRACKERS CLUB
Suitable for 9 to 13 years old
For aspiring detectives! Each day, you'll tackle engaging case files, decode clues, and collaborate with fellow detectives to solve thrilling puzzles. With a mix of interactive games, team-based problem-solving tasks, and hands-on activities, you'll develop your investigative skills while building confidence and making new friends.
Program focus:
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Creativity
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Teamwork
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Inferencing
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Problem-solving
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Vocabulary
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Predicting
Location:
13 Windsor Avenue, Mount Waverley
Time and Date:
20 to 23 January 2025 (Mon - Thu)
9.30am to 12.00pm
Registration:
Fees: $1300 (4 days)
To express your interest, please call us at 03 9880 5988, email us at info@therapylabgroup.com OR fill out the online form below.
Social Skills Group
CINEMA EXPLORERS Season 2:
A Visual Literacy Experience
Suitable for 7 to 10 years old
A fun and educational activity that combines creativity, critical thinking, and the magic of movies.
Focus for this group:
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Develop comprehension skills
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Strengthen narrative skills
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Promote ability to tell stories
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Working in a group
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Expand vocabulary
Location:
13 Windsor Avenue, Mount Waverley
Time and Date:
24 January 2025 (Friday)
9.30am to 3.00pm
Registration:
Fees: $400
To express your interest, please call us at 03 9880 5988, email us at info@therapylabgroup.com OR fill out the online form below.