Group Programs
The Minds in Motion Psychology Clinic offers a range of differnet social skills program, run in conjunction with the Social Play Academy.
All of our programs can be partially covered by Medicare and private Health insurance and, where appropriate, paid for by the National Disability Insurance Scheme.​
Please note: the Minds in Motion Psychology Clinic is not a registered NDIA provider and agency-managed scheme participants cannot pay for services using their NDIS funding. Information regarding these services and the associated fees can be found below.
Ages 7-10
Explorer's League is an interactive social skills group designed for kids to build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Explorer's League takes place in a popular, fun, monster-catching-themed setting. Participants collect "Monsters", work together to complete exciting missions, and strengthen key social skills through collaborative gameplay. Each session is an adventure, fostering friendships and resilience as members navigate challenges and support one another in their journey through the Monster's world.
Groups commencing in 2025
Ages 10-13
The Dragons of the Spectrum Social Skills Program is a group-based intervention that teaches social skills within the framework of an original, highly engaging and interactive role-playing game. The DOTS program is the first of its kind, teaching important socio-emotional skills using evidence-based psychological techniques and strategies, with skill practice and generalization taking place on collaborative, fantastical DOTS “adventures”.
Groups starting soon
Ages 13+
The Alliance of Dragons program has been developed around an original tabletop "wargame", with this game being used to develop and reinforce a wide range of key skills. By participating in the AOD program, children learn specific cognitive, communication and social skills, and then use these social skills to navigate different "battle scenarios" in which they work collaboratively as a team or competitively against one another.
Groups starting soon
Ages 17+
Getting old is tough, and transitioning to post-school pathways is the biggest challenges that young people face. 'No What?!' is our informal support group designed for young adults transitioning away from school, to other more "adult" endevours. Discuss concerns, talk about challenges, and form bonds with other like-minded young adults.
This goup is designed for young adults aged 17- 25 years who have been diagnosed with an Intellectual Disabiltiy, or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Groups commencing in 2025
Girls ages 12+
Some young girls with ASD tend to struggle with puberty and going through the associated changes. However, many have similar questions and concerns, and we have designed a group to help girls with these difficulties using ASD-friendly strategies in a small group format. This program has been designed for different ages, and caters for complex girls with different co-morbid diagnoses.
Groups commencing in 2025
Designed for parents and carers
When your child is diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome or a Tic Disorder, it is natural for parents to have concerns and worries. We have designed a 9-week parent group designed explore strategies to manage tics, provide information on therapy options such as CBIT, and answer questions and concerns you may have relating to what this diagnosis means for your child. The course involves attending fortnightly sessions on 'odd' weeks, and utilising stratgies over 'even' weeks.
Groups commencing in 2025
