support to strengthen participation and learning at school
Designed for children on the autism spectrum who are already attending school and require additional, structured support, this program focuses on strengthening the skills needed to participate and learn successfully in a school environment.
Intensive School-Based Support
Thriving at School
Thriving at School is Change for Life’s intensive support program for children who are already attending school and require additional, structured intervention to support participation, learning, and regulation within the school environment.
Positioned as the next stage following Bright Beginnings and Growing Into School, this program supports children whose needs continue beyond transition and who benefit from ongoing, targeted support to engage meaningfully at school.
how does it work
individualised
Intervention is individualised and focused on functional skills that directly support school participation, including:
- engaging in classroom routines and group learning
- managing transitions and changes throughout the school day
- developing peer interaction and social understanding
- building emotional regulation and coping strategies
- increasing independence and self-advocacy
individual and small-group sessions
Support is delivered through a combination of individual and small-group sessions, allowing children to practise skills in structured, predictable environments that reflect real school expectations. Strategies are designed to generalise across settings and support consistency between therapy, home, and school.
FAmily involvement
Families are actively involved and receive guidance to support skill development outside of sessions. Where appropriate, clinicians may collaborate with schools and educators to align strategies and promote continuity of support across environments.
NDIS perspective
From an NDIS perspective, Thriving at School is designed to support:
- capacity building and skill development
- improved daily functioning and participation
- reduction of barriers that impact learning and inclusion
- longer-term independence and engagement in education
The goal of Thriving at School is to support children to remain engaged in education, strengthen functional skills, and build the confidence and capability needed to participate successfully in their school community.
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