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Who is it for?
We serve children who have difficulty communicating and connecting with others. Often these children have been diagnosed with one or more of the following:
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Language processing disorder
- Nonverbal learning disability
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
- Sensory integration dysfunction
- Social learning disability
Your child is, of course, an individual and not a diagnostic label. So what do these individuals have in common? These are some of the challenges that the Friendship Network for Children can help with:
- Anxiety and confusion
- Over-sensitivity
- Difficulty making friends
- Problems with communication
- Behaviors that are not easily understood
- Strong emotions that are difficult for the child - and others - to identify
Registering Now for Fall Groups! Please call Nancy Swanberg at 508.393.0030 for more information. Groups begin the week of September 15, 2008 and run for 10 weeks The following flyers list group dates and costs. Please contact us for additional information or to begin the intake process. Click here for Fall 2008 Group Flyer Registration for all groups is on a first-come, first-serve basis, Many groups do have a waitling list. Bigger groups are for children with High Functioning Autism, Aspergers's Disorder, PDD, or Learning Disabilities. These groups are for extremely verbal children who are fairly socially independent. There are 3-5 participants per group. Mini groups are typically music-based and are offered to children with High Functioning, Autism, Asperger's Disorder and PDD who have emerging social skills or children who benefit from a smaller group environment. These groups begin with 2 children and then a 3rd or 4th participant may be added. NOTE: Mini-groups are not necessarily for lower-functioning children. Group readiness, temperament, learning style, ability to accept feedback etc. are all considered. Please contact us for additional information.
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