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Social Skills for Teens- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Hosted by: Jennifer Santaniello
THERAPY GROUP

Social Skills for Teens- Autism Spectrum Disorder

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I will use Art Therapy, crafts, music, and games to help kids engage in conversation and improve their social skills/interpersonal relations. Therapeutic tools used: Emotional regulation techniques/Distress tolerance building. Social skill building techniques include: Active Listening/response, Understanding facial expressions/body language, Adjusting to new social situations, Requesting help, Sharing interests, Initiating and maintaining communication/connection, Staying on topic, Sharing and taking turns, and Social cues. Important skills commonly discussed: Personal Care Health/safety, Career path and employment, Self-advocacy, Peer relationships, socialization, Community participation and personal finance, Transportation Leisure/recreation, and Home/living skills. Ages 13-17

Group Details

Location

547 Saw Mill River Road

Ardsley, NY 10502

Group Meets

Every Mon 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Expertise

ADHD,  Autism,  Peer Relationships 

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy 

Age

Teen 
Email Jennifer Santaniello about this group or call - (914) 873-1491
Let's Connect (914) 873-1491
Photo of Jennifer Santaniello, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, EMDR, Art Therapist

Group Practice at a Glance

547 Saw Mill River Road

Ardsley, NY 10502

Location

547 Saw Mill River Road

Ardsley, NY 10502

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