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If you are looking for effective therapeutic services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), you have found the right place! Our specialized program is designed to help children and teenagers on the autism spectrum manage their condition and improve their overall well-being.
The Cool Kids Autism Spectrum Program, originating from Macquarie University in Australia, is individually structured and tailored to meet the unique needs of children and pre-teens/teenagers on the autism spectrum who struggle with anxiety that affects their everyday lives. Our program comes in two versions: Cool Kids Autism Spectrum for children and Chilled Autism Spectrum for pre-teens and teenagers. Both versions of our program employ a cognitive behavioural approach, focusing on developing anxiety management skills in day-to-day scenarios.
Individual sessions begin with 1-2 assessment sessions, discussing a treatment plan tailored to your child’s needs. This comprehensive assessment helps determine whether the Cool Kids or Chilled Autism Spectrum group program would be most beneficial. By conducting the assessment in two phases, we can ensure the group program is suitable before your child starts treatment.
Families are provided with relevant information on each session’s topic during the program. They actively participate in dialogues, games, and role-plays to learn and apply new skills in real-life contexts. Practice tasks are assigned after every session to reinforce the learning process.
Chris de Feijter is accredited by Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health to use the Cool Kids Anxiety Program. The intellectual property rights, including copyright, in the Program are owned by Macquarie University. Macquarie University does not endorse any particular provider of the program and their other services.
Book an intake appointment to get started.
You'll complete an intake and consent form, as well as a screening assessment to help us learn about child's symptoms.
We'll go over the information and screening results, and then decide which service best addresses your symptoms.
You and your child get a dedicated therapist assigned and get started in 1 to 2 weeks. No waiting lists and no long wait times.
If you’re interested in accessing support for your child, you can start by booking an initial meeting with an STG Health Services Professional. We will assess your child’s anxiety level and determine if our program is a good fit. Don’t let anxiety hold your child back from enjoying childhood – take the first step towards a brighter future today.
More than just therapy, it’s a place to grow.
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