What is Connect?

Connect at York is private practice specialising in supporting social interactional, communication and interpersonal skills for children, adolescents and adults.

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At Connect at York, the focus is on understanding social interaction and connection in ways that are practical, respectful and meaningful to everyday life.

Rather than teaching fixed rules or scripts, sessions involve actively exploring how interactions work, what feels challenging and what supports communication feeling easier or more comfortable. Together, we look at real situations, notice patterns and test out different ways of responding, with the aim of supporting authentic connection that also works in the environments people move through.

Sessions are held on a one-on-one basis and are shaped around the individual. They are practical and interactive, with space to reflect, practise and make small purposeful changes where this feels helpful. The focus is on understanding what to try, when to try it and how it feels in real life.

The emphasis is on building understanding and confidence and on identifying practical adjustments that can support more comfortable, satisfying interactions in everyday life.

Areas commonly explored include things like:

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navigating conversation and group situations

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approaching others and finding ways to join in that feel manageable

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understanding and responding to social conflict

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making sense of social dynamics and cues

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reflecting on how communication is experienced by others

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developing and maintaining friendships that feel healthy and sustainable

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finding ways to manage challenging social situations including experiences of exclusion or bullying

Fees

Initial assessment
90 minutes - $285
(HICAPS code 320)

Ongoing consultations
60 minutes - $193.99
(HICAPS code 350)

School observation sessions
60 minutes - $193.99 + travel

Reports can be provided with the fee dependent upon writing time - $193.99/hour or part thereof.

Rebates

Private health fund rebates are available for Speech Pathology services. Please check rebate details with your health fund, quoting the HICAPS codes provided.

Medicare rebates may be available. You must be referred by a General Practitioner under the Chronic Disease Management plan. This plan offers up to 5 sessions per year, with a partial Medicare rebate.

NDIS funding can be used providing your funding is either self or plan (third party) managed. If your fund is being managed by NDIA, unfortunately, NDIS funding cannot be accessed for Connect at York.