Group Programs
Groups are offered at both Peakhurst and Newington clinics however will run depending on demand.
Complete an Expression of Interest form so we can confirm your child’s place.
Please bring a snack, drink and hat for your child each day.
Emotional and Social Regulation Skills Program
Our emotional and social regulation skills program develops students awareness of their emotions, others emotions and sensory strategies to regulate themselves. They will develop their social awareness and interaction skills through a combination of evidence based programs and play based learning.
For students in Year 1 and above
Peakhurst and Newington
Monday 28th September to Friday 2nd October
11:00am- 1:00pm
PALS Social Skills Program
Ages 4- 6 year olds
Greeting others, Sharing, Empathy, Managing frustration, Asking for help, Taking turns: talking and listening, Taking turns: play, Overcoming fear and anxiety
Will be run at the above dates for appropriate ages
11:30am- 1:00pm
Handwriting Program - Kindy and above
The focus being to develop studuents ability to write pain free, legible, easy to read handwriting.
Topics practised include:
Posture, Fine motor skills, Pencil Grip, Letter Formations, Spacing, Writing on the line and Handwritng Speed
Appropriate forstudent in Kindy- Year6
Peakhurst and Newington
Tuesday 6th October to Friday 9th October 2026
2:00-3:30pm
NAPLAN Skills
A recently developed program by an OT and Teacher for students in Year 3, 5 and 7.
Offered in Term 1 after school
Transition to High School
An OT and High school teacher devloped program for students starting Year 7. Skills include how to read a high school timetable, getting organised for homework and assignments, using a locker and study skills.
Offered in January only
School Readiness
Skills based group for developing motor and social skills for Kindergarten.
Offered in January only
11:30am -1pm
Bounce Back 4 Kids
A physiotherapist and occupational therapist developed small group program to build the motor skills or primary school children.
Taking expressions of interest for an after school group on Thursday or Fridays at Peakhurst
Group limited to a max of 6 students.
60 minutes for 10 weeks
(week 1 and 10 are pre and post assessments)
Therapy equipment packs are available for purchase for home practise.
Group Booking Form
Complete an expression of interest form to secure your child’s place.
Groups are appropriate for children about to or who are already attending mainstream class.
