Social Smarts Squad
Ongoing, small groups using cooperative games, role play and fantasy games, experiential learning activities, books, and play-based strategies, informed by Social Thinking™ methodology. Weekly activities will strengthen social perspective taking, self-awareness, executive functioning, and social problem-solving skills.
Host: Jackie Weber, LCSW
Who: Groups are geared towards children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and/or anxiety disorders, working on improving behavioral and emotional regulation.
When: Every Thursday afterschool, Tentative Starting date September 5, 2024. Individual intake sessions will be scheduled prior to entering the group, to ensure group goals are a good fit
Girls group- Grades 7th - 8th
Thursday - Start date and time tbd, January 2025
Group size: 3 max (will offer two groups in needed, based on referrals received)
Fee and/or insurance billed: $80/group self-pay or in network with BCBS
Contact for questions: Jackie Weber, LCSW - Jackie@coreconnectioncc.com
Group goals:
For children to understand and learn how to navigate the social world
To respond to various social situations and interactions effectively
Make improvement in their identified social goals
Weekly feedback will be provided to parents at the end of each group session, including a review of the concepts taught during the session and suggestions on how to reinforce these ideas at home and in other settings. Additionally, monthly parent sessions will be offered.
