1:1 online Scratch coding with specialist support workers — tailored for NDIS participants across Australia.
Welcome, Parents & Carers
DZ Sensory Coding offers warm, 1:1 online Scratch classes designed especially for neurodiverse learners ages 8 and up. Our patient, specialist support workers understand autism, ADHD, anxiety, and learning differences — so every session is calm, predictable, and built around your child’s strengths. Visual, drag-and-drop coding makes it easy to focus and succeed without reading walls of text. Your child builds real games they’re proud of, week by week. Try us with a free, no-pressure trial lesson, and see the confidence click.
Why Parents Choose Us
Built for NDIS families, not a general coding camp.
Every lesson is private, with a dedicated support worker matched to your child’s needs and pace.
Invoiced under Capacity Building. We support Self, Plan and Agency managed participants.
Low-pressure, predictable lessons. Breaks, fidgets, camera-off — always okay.
We start from the very beginning. If your child can use a mouse, they can code.
We follow their interests and energy. Small wins every lesson, no rushing.
Kids build playable games and stories they’re proud to show family and friends.
Clear session notes and term reports to support plan reviews and goals.
No travel, no crowds. Learn comfortably from home, anywhere in Australia.
Built for neurodiverse learners
Scratch’s drag-and-drop blocks remove reading barriers and reward experimentation — perfect for visual thinkers.
Colour-coded blocks make logic visual and concrete — ideal for kids who think in images, not paragraphs.
We break challenges into tiny, achievable steps so your child feels capable and keeps going.
Online, 1:1, and quiet. No busy classrooms — just a familiar environment that supports genuine focus.
Kids create games that actually run. That instant feedback builds real, lasting self-belief.
Express ideas through code and characters in a safe, low-demand space — no group work required.
Coding naturally supports back-and-forth, choice-making, and calm communication at your child’s pace.
Clear lesson flow, visual schedules, and consistent mentors — perfect for routine-loving kids who thrive on predictability.
The Curriculum
Structured, goal-aligned learning in Scratch — always personalised to your child’s NDIS goals and interests.
Optional Advanced Pathways
For kids who love a challenge: maze games, custom animations, and choose-your-own-adventure stories — introduced only when they’re ready.
Drag-and-drop blocks. No typing code. Perfect for visual learners and developing fine motor skills.
A computer or laptop with a keyboard and mouse is strongly recommended. Scratch is limited on tablets and can be frustrating for beginners — drag-and-drop is much easier with a mouse, and we can share screens smoothly on a desktop. A Chromebook works great too.
Need help getting set up? We’ll walk you through it during your free trial call.
Parent FAQs
Transparent, plain-English answers — just like our lessons.
Yes. Our 1:1 coding sessions are invoiced under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living (15_038_0117_1_3), supporting goals in problem-solving, communication, confidence and digital skills. We accept Self, Plan and Agency managed participants Australia-wide.
Yes. You’ll get brief session notes after each class and a clear term progress report you can use for plan reviews. We align outcomes to your child’s NDIS goals.
Our Scratch program is designed for neurodiverse learners aged 8 to 18. We adapt the pace, visuals, and complexity to suit your child’s developmental stage, not just their age.
Absolutely welcome. We’re experienced with AAC users and non-speaking students. Your child can type, point, use visuals, or communicate in the way that works best for them. Communication is never a barrier to coding.
That’s completely okay, and very common. Sessions are low-demand, predictable, and break-friendly. Camera off is fine. Our support workers are trained in co-regulation and will follow your child’s cues. We’d rather a calm 25 minutes than a stressed 45.
Standard sessions are 45 minutes, 1:1 online, weekly. We can shorten to 30 minutes for younger learners or kids building stamina. After-school and Saturday morning times are available across all Australian time zones.
Yes — your first 30-minute trial lesson is free, with no obligation. We’ll meet your child, check their setup, build a tiny game together, and make sure it’s a good fit before anything is booked in.
A computer or laptop with a keyboard, mouse, internet, and a microphone (camera optional). Scratch is free and runs in the browser — no installs. Tablets are not recommended for beginners, as the drag-and-drop is frustrating without a mouse.
Still have questions? Email hello@dzsensory.com.au — we usually reply same day.
Start with a free trial
Book a free 30-minute 1:1 trial. Meet the support worker, build a mini-game, and see if it clicks. No pressure, no lock-ins.
Ages 8+ • Australia-wide • NDIS-friendly