SAS Criteria

To partake in the Secret Agent Society program, Junior Detectives need to meet the following criteria:

  • Aged between 8 to 12 years
  • Need to have proficient skills in the recognition and management of their emotions so they can take on their missions
  • Be interested in learning how to crack friendship codes (teamwork, appropriate play behaviour, conversations, dealing with losing etc.) and strategies to feel calm and happy
  • Experience difficulties in socialising with others and/or expressing emotions in appropriate ways
  • They don’t pose a significant threat to the safety or learning outcomes of other children
  • Diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1), Anxiety Disorders and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are welcome
  • Be willing to embrace their strengths and interests to overcome social missions and emotional challenges
  • Be able to attend every session of the program
  • Be willing to get involved and have fun
  • Parents must be willing to support their child throughout the program and to attend parent group meetings