S.S.GRIN HFA

S.S.GRIN HFA (Social Skills GRoup INtervention for High Functioning Autism) is a 15-session; small group therapy program for children in grades 3-5.  This intervention program is specifically designed to build the social skills of children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFA) and to promote positive social relationships with peers.

 

S.S.GRIN HFA's Goals:

 

  • Build Basic Behavioral and Cognitive Social Skills
  • Reinforce Pro-social Attitudes
  • Build Adaptive Coping Strategies for Social Problems

 

Social Skills Taught & Practiced in S.S.GRIN HFA:

 

  • Communication (verbal and nonverbal)
  • Cooperation
  • Compromise
  • Perspective Taking
  • Initiation of Play/Conversation
  • Pro-social Attitudes:  Respect, Responsibility & Empathy

 

S.S.GRIN HFA group sessions address specific social difficulties such as peer pressure and being teased and rejected by others.  Group Leaders work with children to develop more appropriate methods of coping with stressful social experiences.

 

To enroll in the upcoming S.S.GRIN HFA, please email groups@3cfs.com or call the Marketing & Group Coordinator, Melissa B. Scibor at 919.677.0101, ext. 520.