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