The Autism Project Making the Connection
This group is designed to offer a supportive environment where participants can practice social skills. Age appropriate activites are used to support the development of friendships and to build interests in different leisure activities.
This group is co-facilitated by our Figgy's Art Studio affiliate. Through individual and group art projects, participants learn more about social expectations, effective peer interactions and functional skills for group participation. A variety of mediums are explored in an effort to discover each artist's unique style.
Currently looking for more players!
Group time would be 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ages 12-18.
Skill level for this group includes various Drills and Games for practicing all skills taught.
If interested please contact Joan Jenkins at Joan.Jenkins@lifespan.org
Players of all abilities will engage in activities teaching the fundamental skills of basketball. Activities and drills target emotional regulation, communication, following game rules and team work. Participants also work on coordination, core strength, balance and endurances.
Participants will learn non-violent Shotokan Karate Do moves in a visually structured format. Sessions will focus on self-regulation tools and therapeutic recreation through martial arts.
Participants will learn non-violent Shotokan Karate Do moves in a visually structured format. Sessions will focus on self-regulation tools and therapeutic recreation through martial arts.
Music, which activates a different part of the brain than speech, has been demonstrated to be an effective channel for addressing some of the core deficits of autism, including expressive communication and self-regulation capacity.
Basic social concepts are introduced. Group goals focus on improving self regulation, conversational skills and the ability to recognize and express emotions. This group incorporates movement, role play and hands-on activities to enhance learning experiences.
This group focuses on specific activities to build important life skills such as cooking and preparing meals, shopping, managing money, doing daily chores and more. Independence skills are the focus of this program in a highly structured and supportive setting.