08 7228 0248

Being a kid these days can be tough.

There’s peer pressure, trying to figure out who you are, navigating body changes, the onslaught of social media and just trying to fit in.

These challenges and more can be amplified for young autistic people – making puberty an even more difficult time to navigate. 

This is why we created Puberty Plus!

    This program is open to all young autistic people, but it is specifically designed to be accessible for those who identify as non-binary, transgender, gender fluid or gender questioning.

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

    Over 9 weeks the program focuses on a range of topics relevant to children who are nearing, or are in the early puberty years – such as:

        • the body changes that different genders experience during puberty
        • understanding of the reproductive system
        • menstruation and pelvic health
        • personal hygiene and self care
        • hormonal changes of puberty – and how these can affect us physically and emotionally
        • navigating friendships, peer pressure and gender stereotypes

    
			
    
			
    
				
				
				
				
			
    
				
    
				
				
				
				
				
    
				
				
				
				
				
			
    
			
    
				
				
				
				
				
    
				
				
				
				
				
    This program is open to all young autistic people aged 8-12, but it is specifically designed to be accessible for those who identify as non-binary, transgender, gender fluid or gender questioning.
    

    It is suitable for children 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)
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    • Handbook cost $59.95 (to be billed with the first invoice)
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    Our next Puberty Plus Gender Inclusive program is yet to be scheduled.
    

     
    

    Please like and follow our Facebook Page to look out for announcements, or email groups@bloomwellbeing.com.au to be added to our mailing list for Puberty Plus.