Social communication
Social communication
Support for connecting and communicating with others, in your child's own way.
What it is
Social communication is how we use language and non-verbal cues to connect with others. It includes sharing interests, taking turns in conversation, and understanding and expressing feelings.
Every child communicates differently. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming. We respect each child's communication style, including autistic ways of communicating, and focus on what helps them feel understood and confident.
Support may involve your child, family, preschool or school, so that the people around your child also know how best to communicate with them.
Signs to look for
Hard to join in
Joining play or conversation with other children feels hard or stressful.
Sharing and turn-taking
Back-and-forth conversation or sharing attention is tricky.
Expressing needs
Your child finds it hard to tell others what they need or how they feel.
Misunderstandings
Your child and others often misread each other's intentions.
How we can help
Getting to know your child
We learn about their interests, strengths and preferred ways to communicate.
Affirming goals
Goals focus on self-advocacy, connection and wellbeing, not on masking differences.
Therapy through interests
We use your child's interests to make sessions meaningful and motivating.
Supporting the team
We share strategies with families, educators and other professionals.
Common questions from parents
Do you work with autistic children?
Yes. We support autistic children using a neurodiversity-affirming approach that respects their communication style.
Does my child need a diagnosis first?
No. We can support your child's communication with or without a diagnosis.
Can you work with my child's NDIS plan?
Please ask us about NDIS enquiries when you get in touch. We will explain how our services may fit.
Not sure whether this is the right service? Contact us and we will talk it through, or read our frequently asked questions and fees and funding.