Social Partners
Supports early communication, shared play, gestures, sounds and AAC.
Our school holiday social groups give children the chance to practise communication, play and social skills in a fun, supportive small group. Each group is led by an occupational therapist and a speech pathologist, and brings together children of a similar age, communication level and support needs.
Social development happens through shared experiences. Group activities help children build confidence, navigate new situations, take turns, solve problems and form meaningful connections.
Individual therapy is where children learn new skills. Groups are where they practise them with other children in a more natural setting, so the skills carry over to kindy, school and the playground.
Dates for the next school holidays are shared with registered families first.
Children are placed in small groups by communication stage and age, so everyone can feel comfortable, included and supported.
Supports early communication, shared play, gestures, sounds and AAC.
Builds vocabulary, word combinations and communication through play and everyday routines.
Builds conversation, emotional understanding, empathy and social thinking skills.
Whether your child is beginning to communicate or building more advanced conversation skills, our therapists will match them with the right group. Explore support for early childhood and school-aged children.
Activities are planned around real-life skills children need at kindy, school and with friends.
Transitioning between the playground and classroom-style activities.
Taking part in collaborative play and group games.
Communicating with peers and working things out together.
Managing belongings, following group routines and sharing mealtimes.
Can’t see your question? Call us on (02) 9037 1163 and our client care team will help.
Small, structured groups where children practise their skills with peers who have similar communication and support needs. Individual therapy is valuable for learning new skills; groups give children the chance to use them with other children in a more natural social setting.
Combining occupational therapy and speech pathology lets us support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, sensory needs, play and everyday independence in the same activities.
Yes, we welcome enquiries from new families. A short pre-screen helps us understand your child’s needs and check the group is a good fit. Children are then grouped by age, communication skills and support needs.
Our therapists match your child to a group based on age, ability and communication stage. Call us on (02) 9037 1163 or register your interest and we’ll guide you.
The Bridge Effect supports NDIS self-managed and plan-managed families. Social groups may be claimable under Capacity Building supports, depending on your child’s plan. Read more about NDIS funding.
At our purpose-built clinic at 7/185 Briens Road, Northmead NSW 2152, with indoor therapy rooms and an outdoor play space. See the areas we serve.
Many children benefit from more than one kind of support. Because everything happens under one roof, our clinicians plan together and share progress.
One-to-one support for talking, understanding, speech sounds and social communication.
One-to-one support for sensory needs, regulation, fine motor skills and school readiness.
Neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy for children with social communication differences.
Skills learnt in individual therapy also need to be practised with peers. Register your interest and we’ll send you the dates and booking link for the next school holidays.