Program Type:
Children- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration is no longer available for this event.
Program Description
Event Details
This session is for children ages 3-8. Registration is required.
This group offers a supportive and engaging environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) age 3-8 to develop and practice crucial social skills. Through interactive activities, games, role-playing, and discussions, children will learn strategies for improving communication, understanding social cues, building friendships, and managing emotions. The program aims to foster confidence and social competence in a fun and encouraging setting.
Program Components:
- Interactive Games: Engaging games designed to promote turn-taking, sharing, and following rules.
- Role-Playing: Practicing real-life social scenarios to develop appropriate responses and behaviors.
- Social Stories: Utilizing social stories to help children understand and navigate specific social situations.
- Discussions: Facilitated discussions about social skills concepts, encouraging peer interaction and support.
- Visual Supports: Employing visual aids to enhance understanding and communication.
Benefits:
- Improved communication skills
- Increased social awareness
- Enhanced ability to build and maintain friendships
- Development of coping strategies for challenging social situations
- Increased self-confidence
- Enhance children-parent relationships
Disclaimer(s)
Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.