Starting high school is a major milestone involving new environments, routines, and social dynamics. For many neurodivergent students, this shift can feel overwhelming without prepared support.
Our structured two-day workshop helps students manage the move from primary to secondary school. Delivered by experienced psychologists, the program blends visual supports and hands-on learning to ensure students enter Year 7 feeling prepared and confident.
Without clear guidance, the move to Year 7 can lead to increased stress, organizational challenges, and social withdrawal. This is especially true for neurodivergent students navigating complex new routines and academic demands.
By strengthening emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and independence, this workshop bridges the gap and lays the foundation for long-term academic success and wellbeing.
*Please check with your provider regarding NDIS or Medicare eligibility.
Duration: Two Full Day Sessions (9:30am – 3:30pm)
Timing: Delivered during school holiday periods
Format: Small group workshops for peer support
Delivery: Step-by-step interactive activities
Starting high school is a major milestone—one that brings new environments, routines, expectations, and social dynamics. For many neurodivergent students, this transition can feel overwhelming without the right preparation, support, and tools.
The Social Space Psychology Clinic’s Transition to High School Workshop is a structured, neuro-affirming program designed to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and equip students with practical strategies to thrive in their new setting. Our Transition to High School provides an engaging, supportive space where students can learn what to expect and how to manage the shift from primary to secondary school. Delivered by psychologists experienced in Autism, ADHD, and school transitions, this two-day workshop blends visual supports, hands-on learning, and real-world skills to help students enter Year 7 feeling prepared and across the workshop, students explore:
This program gives students the skills and the self-belief to begin Year 7 with clarity and confidence.
Understanding & Navigating the High School Environment
Organisation, Planning & Daily Routines
Self-Care, Emotional Regulation & Confidence Building
Participation Requirements
This workshop is ideal for:
No diagnosis is required this program is open to any student seeking support with the transition.
Why It Matters
The transition to high school is one of the biggest developmental shifts young people face.
New environments, social expectations, academic demands, and increased independence can
create significant anxiety especially for neurodivergent students.
Without clear guidance and structured support, students may experience:
Our neuro-affirming workshop bridges this gap by providing the tools, practice, and reassurance students need to feel ready.
By strengthening emotional regulation, self-advocacy, planning skills, and independence, the program helps students begin high school with confidence and lays the foundation for long-term wellbeing and academic success.
Participation Requirements
This workshop is ideal for:
No diagnosis is required this program is open to any student seeking support with the transition.
Why It Matters
The transition to high school is one of the biggest developmental shifts young people face.
New environments, social expectations, academic demands, and increased independence can
create significant anxiety especially for neurodivergent students.
Without clear guidance and structured support, students may experience:
Our neuro-affirming workshop bridges this gap by providing the tools, practice, and reassurance students need to feel ready.
By strengthening emotional regulation, self-advocacy, planning skills, and independence, the program helps students begin high school with confidence and lays the foundation for long-term wellbeing and academic success.
Two Full Day Sessions (9:30am – 3:30pm) during school holidays
Small Group Workshops with targeted strategies to manage the transition
Step by step instructions, role plays, interactive activities.
