Autism consultation, education, and individual skill development

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Horsing Around

Horsing Around

Program Summary

Do you like horses and craft and want to engage with like-minded people? Then this group might be for you.


A place to help create community and connection amongst autistic peers. All groups will be face to face in Albury, run by a Neuro Divergent Therapy Assistant (TA) with guidance of our practitioner. All groups will be face to face, with 6 people max (including TA) in the space. Please note there may be an additional support worker attending.

Activities

Activities are designed to promote and encourage social interaction and inclusion. If the participant finds a particular activity difficult due to motor or communication challenges please let us know so an alternative program can be devised. We will also have some additional activities for regulation, or if you just need a break! Note that activities listed will not all be available on the same day, rather across the course of a program (holiday or term).

  • Drawing and colouring, Info dump about why you love horses.
  • Origami
  • Perler beads
  • Lego
  • Bracelet braiding
  • Jewellery making
  • Bring your own craft

Costs

The cost for this group is all-inclusive, covering all necessary materials and the support provided by facilitators. There are no additional fees, ensuring everything needed for participation is included.

  • Come and try – $100 per Session
  • School holiday – $730 total (5 sessions)
  • Term 1 – $825.00 (6 sessions)

Age Range

This group is for individuals aged 8 to 17 years. If you are not within this age group, please still express your interest, as we will assess the numbers for forming an additional group, such as one for adults. Please note that the time and date for any additional group may differ from what is currently scheduled.

Sessions

  • Come and try -Either one or all three sessions, with same activities available each session. This will be a tester of our holiday program and term based program.
  • Holiday Program – A 5 day program running for one week during school holidays.
  • Term Program – A weekly session across 6 weeks, with one core activity each week and some additional activities as well. Following Victorian Term and Holiday Dates

Come and try

  • Either one or all three sessions, with same activities available each session. This will be a tester of our holiday program and term based program
  • Dates: December 2nd, 9th, 16th
  • Days: Mondays
  • Times: 4.00pm-5.00pm
  • Where: Wilson St Albury

School Holidays

  • A 5 day program running for one week during school holidays
  • Dates: January 20th – 24th
  • Days: Monday – Friday
  • Times: 10.00am – 11.30am
  • Where: Wilson St Albury

Term 1 2025

  • A weekly session across 6 weeks, with one core activity each week and some additional activities as well. Following Victorian Term and Holiday Dates
  • Dates: February 10th – March 17th weekly
  • Days: Mondays
  • Times: 4pm-5.30pm
  • Where: Wilson St Albury

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The Space

Group sessions will be held in a detached room behind the main office of the Develop and Grow Building. Toilets are located in the main building. If you need a break—whether sensory or otherwise—various items will be available for your use during the session.

The space also includes an outdoor area, which is fenced but not fully secure (the gates are easily accessible), should anyone wish to get some fresh air or move around. For seating, there is a couch, a spin chair, an armchair, and pillows, along with several types of coffee tables and a main desk. The room features a split system for temperature control and some natural light, although artificial lighting may be necessary depending on the time of day. The flooring consists of floating floorboards.

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About Little Black Duck Social Connection Groups

Research indicates that autistic people feel disconnected from the community and don’t experience a sense of social resonance until they meet other autistic people. The most current research into autistic social interactions indicates socialising with other autistic people is easier and beneficial to long term wellbeing and self-identity.

Little Black Duck social connection groups are not designed to teach neuro normative social skills, they’re designed to created social resonance and connection within the autistic community

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