On the Coast – Families Issue 104 I February/March 2020 | Page 20
C O A S T W I D E FA M I LY D AY C A R E
PlayConnect
a welcoming place and a great
way to make friends
B
ased at an accessible venue near
you, Play Connect is a supported
playgroup program for families
with children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder, (ASD), developmental delays
or behavioural concerns looking for
a unique, welcoming and supportive
community.
PlayConnect is an early intervention
initiative, children do not require a
formal diagnosis or referral to come and
enjoy all that PlayConnect has to offer.
PlayConnect is a playgroup for the whole
family, siblings and caregivers are also
welcome and included at PlayConnect.
PlayConnect focuses on bringing
together families and communities to
learn through play in a safe, supportive,
engaging environment. All activities
are adapted to meet the needs of
the individual children and families
attending.
Groups are generally smaller and
designed to help children practice
and learn new skills in a friendly
environment, while supporting parents
and caregivers to share knowledge
and experiences, make friends in
an environment of fun and mutual
understanding.
At a PlayConnect Playgroup you
will find structured routines, smaller
group sizes, positive encouragement for
children and caregivers and information
about the variety of services and
‘PlayConnect has been such a valuable program for our family… I instantly felt
accepted into a group of people facing similar challenges that really understood the
issues that ASD families face… The support and acceptance from the staff and other
families has been so positive… I have had access to resources and ideas that have helped
our journey, both leading up to, and after our diagnosis… My children thoroughly enjoy
attending PlayConnect and it has provided us with such a valuable support network
that I am truly grateful for.’
opportunities available within the local
community.
PlayConnect playgroups are supported
through Department of Social Services
funding.
PlayConnect Playgroup near me?
The Play Hub, West Gosford
To register your interest please contact
Coastwide Child and Family Services on
4340 1111, or email [email protected]
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