About us
CliniKids is a not-for-profit centre integrating world-class research with a clinical service for children with developmental delay and/or an autism diagnosis, and their families. It is the first of its kind for autism in Australia.
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CliniKids is a not-for-profit centre integrating world-class research with a clinical service for children with developmental delay and/or an autism diagnosis, and their families. It is the first of its kind for autism in Australia.
CliniKids provides therapy support and individualised programs to help children and families to reach their full potential.
One of the unique aspects of CliniKids is the integration of clinical services with cutting-edge research. Our exceptional team of researchers work in collaboration with our clinicians to give the community access to the world's best evidence-based therapies.
Here you'll find a wealth of information and resources to help support your child on the autism spectrum.
Group Sibling Program
There are many wonderful things about being a sibling to a child on the autism spectrum, but there can also be challenges. Siblings play an important role in families and in the lives of autistic children. Some researchers have found that siblings of children with autism can experience heightened stress, responsibility and emotional difficulties.
At CliniKids, we offer an after-school program specially developed to support the siblings of children on the autism spectrum. The program is run in a group which offers the opportunity for siblings to meet other kids with similar experiences. The program focuses on supporting the sibling to understand autism better, as well as learn strategies to enhance their own wellbeing and resilience.
CliniSibs is facilitated by experienced psychologists and is suitable for children between the ages of 7-12 years, and are still in primary school. The group is designed specifically for children who are developing typically, and who do not have any diagnosis. Some literacy competence is required for the activities.
The age range of the group is decided by the interest expressed by our clients, and we aim to have children in a similar age range attend together. This ensures that the delivery of the content is tailored to the focused age of the group, (eg. 7-8 or 9-10) and that the social relationships and experiences are more relatable.
The breakdown of the seven weeks is as follows:
School Term | Dates | Clinic Location | Duration | Day and Time |
Term 4, 2023 | 17/10/2023 - 28/11/2023 | Joondalup | 7 weeks | Tuesdays, 3.45pm-5.15pm |
Term 1, 2024 | 13/2/2024 - 26/3/2024 | Subiaco | 7 weeks | Thursdays, 3.45pm-5.15pm |
Term 2, 2024 | 2/5/2024 - 13/6/2024 | Joondalup | 7 weeks | Tuesdays, 3.45pm-5.15pm |
Please complete this form to register your interest, including preferred term and location.