Session #1- Having Autism
Saturday, March 26, 2022- 2:00-3:30 P.M.
This session will focus on how each group participant views autism and friendships. Discussion will be held on how comfortable participants feel about other people knowing they have autism and the best way to explain autism to others. Techniques to communicating effectively with others will be demonstrated.
Session #2 - Making Friends
Saturday, April 2, 2022- 2:00-3:30 P.M.
This session will discuss socially acceptable ways to meet other teens in school and in safe public places. Common conversation starters and exploring interests to find compatibility will be demonstrated as a major strategy for making friends. How to use social media and staying safe to connect with like-minded individuals that share the same interests.
Session #3- Keeping Friends
Saturday, April 9, 2022 - 2:00-3:30 P.M.
This session will focus on appropriate ways to connect and maintain on-going friendships with peers. The art of communication both verbal and non-verbal cues will be demonstrated in this session to staying connected with people who share common interests.
Session #4: Bullying and Self-Advocacy
Saturday, April 16, 2022- 2:00-3:00 P.M.
This session will define bullying and demonstrate techniques and phrases to use when being bullied. Participants will learn how to report bullying and use self-advocacy and resilience to overcome bullying. Self-advocacy and resilience will be demonstrated as strategies to overcome bullying.