In these sessions we assess how the child receives and processes emotional information.
Using play, music, art and conversation we find and build on points of mutual understanding
and emotional connection. In short, we get to know the child and help them be happy. Coaching is typically done short term; 4-10 weeks, in order to ready a child for a social accessibility™ group.
Social Accessibility™ Groups.
These groups are the heart of our approach to helping isolated children.
In them, children learn to interact with each other and experience the joys of friendship
- in some cases for the very first time.
Consultations for parents.
Parents meet one on one with clinicians to get guidance on specific concerns and to brainstorm effective solutions.
Workshops for parents.
Periodically we offer workshops on a variety of topics, including stress management,
how to explain your child's emotional needs to schools, how to create "picture schedules", how to use social stories,
and how to host an effective play date.
Workshops for professionals.
We offer the following workshops:
Navigating the Mind:
10 Tips for Understanding Social Learning Disabilities
Practical Tools for Connecting with Children on the Autism Spectrum
Friendship Network For Children
Summer groups begin the week of July 6, 2009 and Aug 3, 2009.
Enrollment for July groups ends on Friday, June 19th
The following flyers list group dates and costs. Please contact us for additional information or to begin the intake process.