“Friends”
A Social Skills Group
Presented by GOALS for Autism, Inc.

My daughter has been volunteering for these types of groups to socialize and play with the kids.  She is getting a lot out of it, and loves seeing their improvement as time goes on.  I thought I would share this group with all of you!

These groups are designed to involve social, motor and especially language skills through fun activities with skilled ABA therapists.  Our groups focus on the essential skills identified in the SSIS (Social Skills Improvement System) as building block skills with positive interactions with skilled therapists and age-appropriate peers. Each group has experienced therapists involving the children in positive activities which emphasize development of language, social and motor skills necessary for play with typical peers. Groups are organized for children between 4 and 13 years of age.  Group size is typically limited to six children to ensure optimal interaction with both adults and peers for every child.

Locations:
Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton and Brentwood

Date: Classes will begin the week of January 11, 2009

Time: Groups meet for 90 minutes for 8 consecutive weeks.

Four to five year olds meet on Saturdays from 10am – 11:30am.
Six to eight year olds meet on Saturdays from 12pm - 1:30pm.
Nine to ten year olds meet on Tuesdays from 4pm – 5:30pm.
Eleven to thirteen year olds meet on Thursdays from 6pm – 7:30pm.

Cost: There is a $300 charge for the 8-week program.

Contact: Amy Bona, Director of Operations at 415.218.4157 or abona@goalsforautism.com.

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