Adapted RUBI Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior GroupsFacilitated by Dr. Emily RothMondays (8:30 – 9:30 AM.) April 19th-June 28th $85/SessionThe RUBI manual is an evidence-based structured parent training approach for families with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other socio-emotional problems (e.g., tantrums, noncompliance, difficulties with transitions, and aggression). The manual is based on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). There is a curriculum of material where the parents will discuss their child’s presenting problems, learn behavioral principles, prevention strategies, reinforcement strategies, increase functional communication, and teach skills. This current group is accepting children 3-17 with disruptive behaviors. This group is being offered for current patients only.
Adapted PEERS® Social Skills GroupsFacilitated by Dr. Emily Roth and Dr. Sandy BurkhardtMondays (4:30 – 5:30 PM.) April 11th-June 27th $130/SessionPEERS® is an evidence-based social skills treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems. The PEERS® model involves concurrent child and parent groups led by separate psychologists. Dr. Roth will lead the child group, and Dr. Burkhardt will lead the parenting group. There is a curriculum of material and each week the groups will learn a new skill, allow time to practice, and then assign something to work on before the next week’s group. This current group is accepting 8-12-year-olds with social difficulties. This group is being offered for current patients only.
Solutions
Facilitated by Dr. Nathan Larson
Thursdays (5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.) Year Round $85/Session
This group is designed for 10-12-year-old boys to facilitate the development and use of social skills. The goal is to assist group members in better understanding others and why social skills are important. The skills are developed through direct instruction, role play, and goal-directed interactions. The content of the group is constantly modified to address the needs of the group members. They will be provided opportunities to practice skills in a low risk environment. They will be encouraged to share experiences with one another and think of new and adaptive ways to handle the situations they perceive as challenging. Outlines of each group are frequently provided to facilitate parents assisting the person to apply the developing skills.
Challengers
Facilitated by Dr. Nathan Larson
Thursdays (6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.) Year Round $85/Session
This group is designed for 13-15-year-old boys to facilitate the development and use of social skills. The goal is to assist group members in identifying and developing the skills they need for them to engage in more adaptive, successful, and mutually satisfying interactions. We do this through direct instruction, role play, and goal-directed interactions. The content of the group is constantly modified to address the needs of the group members. They will be provided opportunities to practice skills in a low risk environment. They will be encouraged to share experiences with one another and think of new and adaptive ways to handle the situations they perceive as challenging. Outlines of each group are frequently provided to facilitate parents assisting the person to apply the developing skills.
Social Saturdays
Facilitated by Dr. Nathan Larson
Saturdays (11:00 A.M. – 11:50 A.M.) Year Round $85/Session
This group is designed for 8-10-year-old boys to facilitate the development and use of social skills. The goal is to assist group members in identifying why they may want to learn different ways of interacting with others, learning new skills, and practicing those skills. We do this through direct instruction, role play, and goal-directed interactions. The content of the group is constantly modified to address the needs of the group members. They will be provided opportunities to practice skills in a low risk environment. They will be encouraged to share experiences with one another and think of new and adaptive ways to handle the situations they perceive as challenging. Outlines of each group are frequently provided to facilitate parents assisting the person to apply the developing skills.
