SECRET AGENT SOCIETY (SAS)
At The Social Space Psychology Clinic, we recruit children aged 8–12 to take on the role of Junior Detectives in SAS. Through missions, games, and interactive challenges, children learn to recognise emotions, communicate effectively, manage anxiety and anger, and build friendships.
The program includes:
- Child group sessions for targeted skill-building
- Parent sessions for coaching strategies to reinforce skills at home
- Teacher collaboration to support learning in school environments
- Digital Headquarters with four levels of gamified missions, journals, and resources
- Reward systems to encourage progress at home and school
Unlike many other programs, SAS:
- Teaches emotion recognition before social interaction skills
- Uses step-by-step formulas for targeted development
- Adapts content to each child’s abilities and family context
- Features award-winning games, gadgets, and visual supports
- Focuses on generalisation of skills into everyday life
- Is supported by over 19 research publications
This playful yet evidence-based approach makes SAS one of the most recognised and effective child social skills programs in Sydney.
Skills Covered
Junior Detectives practise how to
Emotion Management
- Recognise and express emotions appropriately
- Manage anxiety, anger, mistakes, and change
- Develop self-awareness, strengths, and personal goals
Communication Skills
- Communicate and cooperate with others
- Understand jokes, accidents, and bullying
- Prevent teasing and manage conflict
Co-operative Play & Teamwork
- Build, maintain, and repair friendships
- Work as a team and solve problems
Skills Covered
Junior Detectives practise how to
- Recognise and express emotions appropriately
- Manage anxiety, anger, mistakes, and change
- Communicate and cooperate with others
- Build, maintain, and repair friendships
- Work as a team and solve problems
- Understand jokes, accidents, and bullying
- Prevent teasing and manage conflict
- Develop self-awareness, strengths, and personal goals
Participation Requirements
- High functioning neurodiverse clients or individuals experiencing social difficulties
- Aged 8-12 years
- Not experiencing significant emotional or behavioural challenges
- Motivated to participate in the program
Why It Matters
Children with autism, ADHD, or social-emotional challenges often struggle to make and keep friends, leading to isolation, anxiety, and difficulties at school. SAS gives them a safe, fun, and structured way to learn the skills they need for friendships, confidence, and resilience.
Friendships made in childhood form the foundation for long-term wellbeing, independence, and belonging. With SAS, children don’t just learn to cope—they learn to thrive.
Proven Results
Over 15 years of research across Australia, the USA, Europe, and Canada confirms SAS’s effectiveness.
- Clinic-based RCT: 76% of children with Asperger’s improved to the typical range of social functioning (Beaumont & Sofronoff, 2008).
- School-based evaluations: Gains in social and emotional skills lasted up to a year post-program.
- International studies: Benefits found for children with Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety, with improvements sustained at follow-up.
- Broad effectiveness: SAS helps children with diagnoses, learning difficulties, or simply social challenges.
With over 19 publications and 4 randomised controlled trials, SAS is one of the world’s most evidence-based social skills programs for children.
Participation Requirements
- High functioning neurodiverse clients or individuals experiencing social difficulties
- Aged 8-12 years
- Not experiencing significant emotional or behavioural challenges
- Motivated to participate in the program
Why It Matters
Children with autism, ADHD, or social-emotional challenges often struggle to make and keep friends, leading to isolation, anxiety, and difficulties at school. SAS gives them a safe, fun, and structured way to learn the skills they need for friendships, confidence, and resilience.
Friendships made in childhood form the foundation for long-term wellbeing, independence, and belonging. With SAS, children don’t just learn to cope—they learn to thrive.
Proven Results
Over 15 years of research across Australia, the USA, Europe, and Canada confirms SAS’s effectiveness.
- Clinic-based RCT: 76% of children with Asperger’s improved to the typical range of social functioning (Beaumont & Sofronoff, 2008).
- School-based evaluations: Gains in social and emotional skills lasted up to a year post-program.
- International studies: Benefits found for children with Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety, with improvements sustained at follow-up.
- Broad effectiveness: SAS helps children with diagnoses, learning difficulties, or simply social challenges.
With over 19 publications and 4 randomised controlled trials, SAS is one of the world’s most evidence-based social skills programs for children.
Program Structure
Duration
9 weeks
Format
Weekly 90 minute Child Sessions, followed by weekly 30 minute Parent Sessions
Activities
Engaging resources including digital games, board games, role-plays, and gadgets. Practice missions and earn rewards to transfer learning into the real world
Parent/Carer Involvement
Parents/Social Coaches to attend weekly 30 minute sessions to support ongoing success
How Can I Apply to Participate?
We’d love to welcome your child into the Secret Agent Society program in Mascot, Sydney.
Book an initial consultation to confirm whether SAS is the right fit for your child and family.