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.
Individual social coaching
In these sessions we assess how the child receives and processes social and 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.
Student-to-Student Autism Connection Program
High school and college students with and without autism come together to increase autism awareness and decrease bullying. The group presents dynamic workshops to students, teachers, parents, and civic organiziations.
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 talk to your child,
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
Registration for Winter 2009-2010 Groups has closed. Groups began the week of December 7, 2009.
The following flyers list group dates and costs. Please contact us for additional information or to begin the intake process.