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Being a boy these days can be tough.

There’s peer pressure, trying to figure out what it means to ‘be a man’, body hair, deeper voices, the onslaught of social media and just trying to fit in.
If that wasn’t enough to deal with, being a boy with autism or a developmental issue can make these issues even more challenging.

This is why we created Being Boys

    This program will focus on a range of topics relevant to boys who are nearing, or are in the early puberty years – such as;

     

    • the body changes that boys and girls go through during puberty.
    • understanding of the reproductive system
    • personal hygiene and self care
    • hormonal changes of puberty – and how these can affect us physically and emotionally.
    • navigating friendships, peer pressure and ‘being a man’

     

    Being Boys is our puberty education program for boys with autism, aged 8 to 12.

    This program is suitable for boys who are nearing, or are in the early puberty years and want help to navigate the tricky changes that their bodies are exhibiting. 

    Group Program Screening Interview: All new clients to Bloom Wellbeing will need to complete a Group Program Screening Interview prior to enrolling to ensure they are placed in the correct program to see them flourish.

    The Screening Interview will cost $43.39 and is claimable under NDIS, and will be included in the first invoice if the child is enrolled into one of our group programs. The appointment can be booked online here, or alternatively call the clinic on (08) 7228 0248. This appointment will be a Phone Consult unless otherwise specified in the comments when booking. 

    Prior to the first appointment please complete the online group client information form, which will be sent with the appointment confirmation email.

    We ask that this appointment is with the Parent/Carer (Support Workers also welcome) only (no children) to allow us to talk freely about any issues or concerns. 

    Total Cost of Program: $851.99

    This includes:

    – Course cost $792.04 – 9 x group program sessions plus program & resource preparation fee (to be billed with the first invoice).

    – Handbook cost $59.95 (to be billed with the first invoice).

    Our next Being Boys Program is being held:

    2024 Term 1

    Date: Wednesdays beginning 14th February, 2024 (9 weeks total)

    Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm

    Location: 17 Robe Street, Port Adelaide, SA, 5015


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