Peers Course Content Session 1 How to start conversations that feels natural and how to exchange information in social settings Session 2 Ways to keep conversations flowing more easily and balanced ways of exchanging information.
Session 3 Finding reliable sources of quality friends Session 4 Electronic communication Doand and do nots Session 5 Appropriate use of humour Depending on content, timing and strength of relationships.
Session 6 Entering group conversations and playing your role within the group.
Session 7 Exiting conversations When, how and why to leave conversations gracefully.
Session 8: Get-Togethers How to plan for social events and steps for enjoying social times.
Session 9: Pre-Dating Etiquette: How to talk and interact confidently with both guys and girls Session 10: Pre-dating etiquette: Basic dating doand and do nots Session 11 Handling disagreements Session 12 Handling direct bullying Session 13 Handling indirect bullying Session 14 Social celebrations, socially confidence, revising other goals and skills Teens and Young Adults Can Thrive Peers is a Peer Reviewed Program and a proven learning program successfully used worldwide to help children with ASD, anxiety or any social skills development needs gain skills and confidence.
It teaches students how to make friends and keep them.
It gives your child the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and gives them abundant opportunities to practice those new skills.
Peers is Evidence-Based For Teens / Young Adults Peers for Teens is recognised world-wide as one of the most successful evidence-based programs of its kind in the world and has helped thousands of children over the last 10 years.
The research behind this course is immense and extremely positive.
It is one of the most widely-recognised and approved courses for teens with Autism and more Social, Communication and Life Skills in an ASD-Friendly Way 1.
Each session, young people learn a new social skill, broken down into simple steps 2.
Learners can see new skills demonstrated by leaders in a fun way 3.
We practice new skills in a supported environment 4.
Learners play fun games to discover effective ways to apply their new skills 5.
We help your young person to try out these skills at home and at school for themselves 6.
We collaborate with parents and teachers to create opportunities new skills to be practiced Assisting Autistic Young People Learn New Skills Goals We collaborate with parents and teachers to create opportunities new skills to be practiced.
We use a range of Autism-friendly strategies to make it straight-forward for people with Autism to develop their social skills, conversational skills and teamwork skills.
Hereand how we help young people grow their skills in an Autism-friendly way: 1.
Make routines, rules and social norms clear and specific so that learners do not have to guess what is expected.
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Create ways for learners to use their new skills within the group or at home with a parent/supporter.
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Explain the reasons why these steps work and why each social skill is worth learning and using.
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Remember that life if supposed to be fun, so we do not take ourselves (or our mistakes) too seriously.
NDIS Funding Options Total cost for the program: 2950 This covers: (1.) 14 x sessions for your young person(2.) 7 x sessions of parent training(3.) Comprehensive support, communication and all additional resources Self-Managed Families and Plan-Managed Families NDIS funding is typically applicable to participants who manage their plans independently or through a plan manager Your support coordinator or plan manager can provide further clarification on the specifics.
Funding Categories Discuss with your plan manager to determine what applies to your circumstances.
Itand worth noting that other families have shared they often utilise these categories: a) Increased Social and Community Participation OR b) Improved Daily Living Supporting Autistic Young People in Skill Development We employ a variety of Autism-friendly strategies to facilitate the development of social, conversational, and teamwork skills for Autistic individuals.
Hereand how we assist young people in enhancing their skills in a way that is Autism-friendly: 1.
Clarify routines, rules and social norms explicitly so participants understand expectations without confusion 2.
Provide opportunities for learners to practice their new skills within group settings or at home with a parent or supporter 3.
Explain the rationale behind each step and the importance of using these social skills effectively 4.
Maintain a focus on enjoyment and emphasise that mistakes are a natural part of learning and growth.