Broward: Summer Programs for Children w/Autism - PDD

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Children's Center for Development & Behavior, Weston, will run two

summer groups for pre-school aged children:

DAILY LIVING and LEARNING GROUP will run 3 mornings a week, 2 hours

each session. The group will be led by an Occupational Therapist who

has extensive experience working w/autism and related disabilities.

The goal is to teach, improve and reinforce independence and

performance of required daily living skills. Children will learn

personal hygiene, grooming, self-feeding, social participation and

interaction, establishing daily routines and fine/gross motor skill

development.

PRE-SCHOOL PRAGMATIC PLAY GROUP is a a one hour language-based

therapy group designed to improve the child's ability to interact and

form relationships with peers by enhancing their social, play and

communication skills. Children will practice skills such as using

words to participate in tasks, taking turns, using appropriate eye

contact and body language, sharing, using greetings and inititing

interactions with peers during play/real life activities. Group will

be co-led by a Developmental Specialist and Occupational Therapist.

Please contact Client Services at for more information

or to register your child.

Sincerely,

The Staff at

Children's Center for Development & Behavior