Secret Agent Society
A Fun, Interactive Program to Build Social & Emotional Skills
At Autism Consultancy Services (ACS), our Secret Agent Society (SAS) Social & Emotional Capacity Building Program provides autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent children with an engaging way to develop social understanding, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills. Designed as a fun, spy-themed adventure, SAS helps children learn how to navigate friendships, manage emotions, and understand social situations in a structured yet interactive format.
This program is carefully facilitated by our experienced team to ensure that each child receives individualised supportwhile having fun, building confidence, and developing meaningful social connections.
How It Works
SAS is an evidence-based program that uses a combination of gamified learning, interactive activities, and real-world skill-building to help children improve their ability to communicate, self-regulate, and understand social cues.
The program is structured into weekly missions, with each session focusing on a different skill. Children are guided through a series of challenges, games, and role-playing activities that encourage them to practice:
• Recognising and managing emotions
• Understanding different social perspectives
• Navigating friendships and peer interactions
• Solving social challenges using logic and strategies
• Handling frustration, anxiety, and conflict in a constructive way
Sessions include a mix of computer-based learning, hands-on activities, and role-play scenarios, all within a supportive and engaging environment.
A Neuroaffirming Approach
Our SAS program is designed with neurodivergent children in mind. We don’t expect children to mask, conform to rigid social norms, or engage in forced interactions. Instead, we support them in developing the skills they need to engage with others in ways that feel authentic and comfortable for them.
We provide structured guidance and gentle coaching while respecting each child’s communication style, sensory needs, and emotional processing differences. Our goal is to empower children with tools to navigate the world while embracing their unique strengths.
Why Secret Agent Society?
SAS is a powerful way to teach social and emotional skills in a format that is fun, engaging, and highly motivating. The program helps children:
• Strengthen emotional awareness and self-regulation
• Develop social confidence and problem-solving strategies
• Improve peer interactions and friendships
• Learn practical strategies for managing everyday social situations
• Build resilience and flexible thinking
Through a spy-themed adventure, children feel like secret agents on a mission to crack the code of social interactions, making learning exciting and accessible.
A Supportive & Inclusive Space
Our SAS program is carefully facilitated to ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged. Sessions are adapted to meet the individual needs of participants, with a strong focus on reducing anxiety, building confidence, and creating positive social experiences.
Children learn at their own pace, with facilitators providing encouragement, practical guidance, and tailored strategies to help them apply what they learn in real-life situations.
Join Our Secret Agent Society Social & Emotional Capacity Building Program
Our SAS program runs in 10-week terms at our Yarraville office. If you’re looking for an engaging, interactive way for your child to build social confidence, emotional resilience, and friendship skills in a neuroaffirming environment, we’d love to welcome them on this exciting journey!