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Inina Goldenberg
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posted 9/24/06 4:42 AM
Preschool Social Skills GroupFor Children Ages 3-5 Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum DisorderSkill Focus: greeting, sharing/turn taking, initiating communication, joining in to play with peers, dramatic/imaginary play concepts, physical activities, following directions, problem solving, encouraging social relationships/friendshipsThe social skills group will utilize principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis, VB, Floor-time as well as social communication and language strategies to help each child address specific areas of intervention. Each session will comprise of a combination of both structured and unstructured activities including games, social greeting and play. Lessons will target several specific social behaviours through a variety of fun, creative and interactive group activities and play. In a departure from “traditional social skills groups” our group requires active parental participation and involvement. In order to maximize skill generalization we ask that participating parents attend at least 50% of the 8 sessions and also complete “homework” on a weekly basis. In addition, at the end of each session, facilitators will meet briefly with each parent to answer questions, go over homework, etc. Please Note: This specific social skills program is especially designed for younger children with the express aim of facilitating both social as well as language interactions between children attending the group. In order to facilitate and maximize the group’s effectiveness at this time we require that participating children possess some verbal ability.About the Facilitators: The groups will be facilitated by two ASD professionals with professional education and extensive experience working with young children affected by ASD. Their projects and initiatives consist of developing/leading play groups/social skills groups; running parents supports groups; in-home coaching; verbal behaviour/intensive behaviour intervention; family support/case co-ordination as well as leading weekend recreational respite groups for adolescents and teens. Location: TBA Day and Time: Saturdays starting at 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (snack provided unless child is on special diet in which case parent is required to provide appropriate snack items)Frequency: Weekly, 8 lessonsCost: $425 for entire 8-week session (participating parents are required to pay the entire amount regardless of missed sessions)Contact Information: email asdachieversconsulting@rogers.com or call (416) 508-5570. Please Note: pre-screening will require a short telephone interview with parents and may also involve a meeting with parent and child in cases where further assessment is needed. Parents are required to fill out and return all the necessary forms before the group begins.* Please be aware that a minimum of 6 children need to be enrolled in order for the social skills group to begin , otherwise it may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
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