Real-Life Therapy, Real-Life Confidence

Some skills are best learned where they naturally occur. Community-based therapy allows children to practise regulation, communication, social skills and independence in meaningful everyday environments.

Sessions may support:

• Ordering food and communicating with others

• Shopping and community access skills

• Emotional regulation in busy environments

• Social confidence and friendship skills

• Flexibility when plans change

• Safety awareness and independence

• Participation in hobbies, sport and leisure activities

Examples may include:

• Cafés and restaurants

• Parks and playgrounds

• Beaches and community spaces

• Shops and local businesses

• Recreational and sporting environments