RE: Social Skills Group Input

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I've had my son in 2 social skills groups. I did not find them particularly helpful, but I realize others may. My son falls anywhere from moderate to high functioning depending on the day/group. I felt he needed more interaction with typical peers. A smaller group size is ideal, with enough teachers. I felt the more moderate-severe kids benefitted more than mine. Again, just my experience. If they had a social skills group with 2 ASD kids (at roughly the same level) with 2 typical peers, then I would try that. I also felt there weren't enough actual social skills TEACHING going on. We started having a typical peer in one of our 1:1 sessions and that has helped him. We also signed him up for a "typical" preschool for 2 mornings a week next year. He will attend with his tutor. I'd also love

to hear of others' experiences with social skills groups.AmyFrom: <lamoo@...>Subject: [ ] Social Skills Group Input Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 10:39 AM

Hi,

I am looking for some input from those who have experience with having

their ASD child in a social skills/therapy group. I am looking for

both positive and negative experiences.

There are many practices that offer these kinds of groups: Autism

treatment centers with SLP's/OT's, individual SLP's as well as

psychologists. I had always thought this fell more under the domain of

an autism center, but now I'm seeing psychologists like Jay Berk and

Hal Wildman offer these groups. The things I'm looking for would be

self-regulation/ emotional regulation, appropriate behavior, etc. I am

confused as to which direction to pursue.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks much

[Guest guest]

My problem is trying to find a social skills group in my sons age range (10). Every group I have looked into is for younger kids. Can anyone suggest a group for ages 10 and older? Thanks!

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From: Amy <basketdeals4u@...>

Sent: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:46 pm

Subject: Re: [ ] Social Skills Group Input

I've had my son in 2 social skills groups. I did not find them particularly helpful, but I realize others may. My son falls anywhere from moderate to high functioning depending on the day/group. I felt he needed more interaction with typical peers. A smaller group size is ideal, with enough teachers. I felt the more moderate-severe kids benefitted more than mine. Again, just my experience. If they had a social skills group with 2 ASD kids (at roughly the same level) with 2 typical peers, then I would try that. I also felt there weren't enough actual social skills TEACHING going on. We started having a typical peer in one of our 1:1 sessions and that has helped him. We also signed him up for a "typical" preschool for 2 mornings a week next year. He will attend with his tutor. I'd also love to hear of others' experiences with social skills groups.

Amy

From: <lamoosbcglobal (DOT) net>

Subject: [ ] Social Skills Group Input

Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 10:39 AM

Hi,

I am looking for some input from those who have experience with having

their ASD child in a social skills/therapy group. I am looking for

both positive and negative experiences.

There are many practices that offer these kinds of groups: Autism

treatment centers with SLP's/OT's, individual SLP's as well as

psychologists. I had always thought this fell more under the domain of

an autism center, but now I'm seeing psychologists like Jay Berk and

Hal Wildman offer these groups. The things I'm looking for would be

self-regulation/ emotional regulation, appropriate behavior, etc. I am

confused as to which direction to pursue.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks much

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[Guest guest]

My son's SLP does a group for older kids--she's in Medina, though. If interested, email me offlist and I can give you her name & number.

From: <lamoosbcglobal (DOT) net>

Subject: [ ] Social Skills Group Input

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Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 10:39 AM

Hi,

I am looking for some input from those who have experience with having

their ASD child in a social skills/therapy group. I am looking for

both positive and negative experiences.

There are many practices that offer these kinds of groups: Autism

treatment centers with SLP's/OT's, individual SLP's as well as

psychologists. I had always thought this fell more under the domain of

an autism center, but now I'm seeing psychologists like Jay Berk and

Hal Wildman offer these groups. The things I'm looking for would be

self-regulation/ emotional regulation, appropriate behavior, etc. I am

confused as to which direction to pursue.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks much

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Check out www.MTECincorporated.com

– they have some summer music therapy social skills groups. “Music & Sound”,

all age ranges. Although the 10-week groups have already started, children can

join at a prorated amount.

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Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:46 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Social Skills Group Input

My problem is trying to find a social skills

group in my sons age range (10). Every group I have looked into is for younger

kids. Can anyone suggest a group for ages 10 and older? Thanks!

-----Original Message-----

From: Amy <basketdeals4u@...>

Sent: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:46 pm

Subject: Re: [ ] Social Skills Group Input

I've had my son in 2 social skills groups. I did not

find them particularly helpful, but I realize others may. My son falls

anywhere from moderate to high functioning depending on the day/group.

I felt he needed more interaction with typical peers. A smaller group

size is ideal, with enough teachers. I felt the more moderate-severe

kids benefitted more than mine. Again, just my experience. If

they had a social skills group with 2 ASD kids (at roughly the same level)

with 2 typical peers, then I would try that. I also felt there weren't

enough actual social skills TEACHING going on. We started having a

typical peer in one of our 1:1 sessions and that has helped him. We

also signed him up for a " typical " preschool for 2 mornings a week

next year. He will attend with his tutor. I'd also love to hear

of others' experiences with social skills groups.

Amy

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<lamoo@...>

Subject: [ ] Social Skills Group Input

Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 10:39 AM

Hi,

I am looking for some input from those who have experience with having

their ASD child in a social skills/therapy group. I am looking for

both positive and negative experiences.

There are many practices that offer these kinds of groups: Autism

treatment centers with SLP's/OT's, individual SLP's as well as

psychologists. I had always thought this fell more under the domain of

an autism center, but now I'm seeing psychologists like Jay Berk and

Hal Wildman offer these groups. The things I'm looking for would be

self-regulation/ emotional regulation, appropriate behavior, etc. I am

confused as to which direction to pursue.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks much

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Hi - my son attends music therapy both one on one with the tutor & we do group as well for social skills. Its on the east side. E mail me off liost if any would like details. From:

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Subject: [ ] Social Skills Group Input

Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 10:39 AM

Hi,

I am looking for some input from those who have experience with having

their ASD child in a social skills/therapy group. I am looking for

both positive and negative experiences.

There are many practices that offer these kinds of groups: Autism

treatment centers with SLP's/OT's, individual SLP's as well as

psychologists. I had always thought this fell more under the domain of

an autism center, but now I'm seeing psychologists like Jay Berk and

Hal Wildman offer these groups. The things I'm looking for would be

self-regulation/ emotional regulation, appropriate behavior, etc. I am

confused as to which direction to pursue.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks much

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