Description
Eagle’s Nest is a social skills program designed for children ages 8 - 15 with Asperger’s Syndrome/High Functioning Autism.  The goals of each group are to provide socialization, learn and practice age appropriate social and sensory skills, and to increase self-advocacy.  Groups meet for two hours a week.  Each meeting consists of an hour of skill time, relaxation time and friendship.  The principal teaching methods, in a kid-friendly atmosphere, incorporate positive behavior supports, direct teaching, role playing, visual schedules and support, games, books, and videos. The goals of the group are to provide socialization, and to increase independence through direct teaching of life skills.

Parents of Eaglets and Birdwatchers meet at the same time with Sandy Dolce, AuSM Parent Advocate.  They share information on what is happening in class each session, positive behavior supports, follow-up at home, and information on financial support and other services available in the community, etc.

Eagle’s Nest 2008-2009 Sessions

Fall: October 7 - November 29, 2008

Winter: January 13 - February 23, 2009

Spring: April 6 - May 18, 2009

Eaglets 8-10 years

Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30

Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:30

Birdwatchers 10-12 years

Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00

Saturdays, 11:00 - 12:00

Chicks 8-12 years, girls only

Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:00

Eagleteens 12-15 years

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00

Registration will begin approximately 6 weeks before classes starts.   You must be a current member of AuSM or sign up at the time of registration in order to register.  Full payment must accompany registration.  No refunds will be given after the first class and a processing fee will be assessed for cancellations before classes begin.  For children with Asperger's Syndrome/High Functioning Autism.  Maximum of 6 students per class.  All classes will take place at AuSM.

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