AUTISM Social Skills Courses For Families
Empowered Therapy and Training focuses on growing options and support for parents of children with autism in Australia. Amazing Skills for Kids & Teens now offer two Autism courses to help improve social and general day to day skills. AUTISM Course 1: PEERS social skills course (Ages 13-35): How to start conversations that feel natural Ways to keep conversations flowing more easily Finding reliable sources of quality friends Electronic communication – Do’s and don’ts Appropriate use of humour Entering group conversations and playing your role within the group. Exiting conversations – When, how and why to leave conversations gracefully. Get-Togethers – How to plan for social events & steps for enjoying social times. Guys & Girls – How to talk & interact confidently with both guys & girls Handling disagreements Handling direct bullying Handling indirect bullying How to be confident in the real world – friendships, workplaces, families etc More info at: https://www.amazingskills.com.au/peers AUTISM Course 2: Secret Agent Society (Ages 7-12): Recognise emotions in others Recognise their own emotions Express their thoughts and feelings in appropriate & calm ways Know strategies for handling feelings of anger and anxiety Communicate with others in ways that others are open to Play with others, using strategies such as taking turns and negotiating Handle mistakes, transitions, surprises and unexpected problems Strategies for building and maintaining friendships Knowing how to deal with day-to-day issues that come up in friendships Recognising the difference between playful joking and actual bullying Strategies for prevention and handling of bullying and teasing More info at: https://www.amazingskills.com.au/sas-secret-agents NDIS Funding Options: ‘Improved Daily Living’ ‘Increased Social & Community Participation’ etc.
