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