We welcome her to come if she wishes to join. We have had quite a few autistic girls join us and enjoy themselves. Please contact us for any specific concerns or questions.

Yes she’s still welcome! We have had girls join with this background. We have
some fidget toys on hand and try to take movement breaks often enough that no one is struggling to sit still. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss particular concerns.

Many girls (in fact most) feel at least a little anxious about coming to the first circle. We welcome parents to attend the first 10 minutes or so and to see the space the girls will be spending time in. We encourage the girls to bring any comfort or special toys/items with them to the circles if that helps them feel more safe too. We spend a lot of time in the first circle talking about our ‘group agreements’; these include things like being non-judgemental, not interrupting others, being inclusive, and the fact that no one is ever forced to speak in circle or do anything that makes her feel uncomfortable. Listening ears are just as important as inspired tongues!

She is not alone. Some girls don’t mind talking about these topics and some feel more uncomfortable. I can also be related to how these topics have been talked about (or not) in the family home or with peers. We never force a girl to talk in circle, or even disclose if she has started menstruating or not. The girls very quickly learn that they can just listen and this creates a sense of safety that may make it easier for your daughter if she doesn’t wish to talk about these topics. We feel it’s important to talk about these topics as although much is covered in school, it’s not extensive and also Circle of Girls is a very different environment to a classroom setting.

Yes we do! More time is dedicated to this in the after-school circles but yes, we do arts and craft in both types of Terms.

If they wish to join, we welcome them. Make sure they are aware we will be
discussing puberty-related changes in the female body as a theme at one circle. The other themes are less about physical changes per se although questions and discussions do happen throughout the program related to physiological changes. Please contact us with any specific concerns or questions.

As each circle builds on the previous, along with the relationships between the girls strengthening with each week, we do encourage regular attendance at all six weekly sessions. This is more important with the Sunday Terms. The after-school Terms are more suitable for dropping in and out of although payment is per Term and there are no refunds for missed sessions.

See the question above; it may help you decide about this challenging situation. One parent not supporting attendance at Circle of Girls could also impact how the girl feels about coming. Feel free to contact us to discuss, but ultimately it’s a family decision.

If he/she/they wish to attend, please contact us to discuss further.

Yes, absolutely. Our registration form asks for specific details in regards to your daughter’s dietary needs.

Ultimately it’s up to you to decide. We don’t oppose sisters joining together. It will depend on many factors unique to their situation. Feel free to contact us to discuss further with any specific concerns or questions.