A DAY-CAMP FOR TEENS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

Friends is a program for teens on the Autism Spectrum that provides instruction in social skills, independent living skills, and community engagement. The program’s semi-structured environment delivers social instruction through age appropriate, student driven activities, including built-in interactions with typical peers.

2019 DATES

July 5-August 9

2-5pm

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

1) Self Awareness (e.g. understanding effect of behavior on others, understand/control emotions)
2) Relationships (e.g. recognize and identify different kinds of relationships and ways of interacting in different contexts, relationship boundaries)
3) Communication (e.g. understand body language, using social media safely and appropriately)

ELIGIBILITY

• Those identified with Aspergers, HFA, NLD, PDD- NOS, Social communication disorders

• Low average-high intelligence

• Emotional, behavioral and psychological stability

• Grades 6-12