ACCESS
Building Skills to Develop Friendships
(PEERS Program)
Many individuals with differential diagnosis/learning needs present with social skills challenges. ACCESS, in collaboration with Webster University, are offering a social skills module, which focuses directly on teaching skills considered important to the development of social skills for young adults (17year+) to build friendships.
Fridays 10:30 – 15:00
Start Date February 14th 2020
Duration 15 weeks
Cost CHF 2,925
Schedule
10h30 – 12h30: Program at ACCESS
12h30: Interns leave ACCESS to Webster
13h – 14h: Program at Webster
14h: Interns travel back to ACCESS training office
14h30 – 15h: Group discussion on session
15h: Interns will be picked up by their parents at
ASK or travel independently at 15h.
Range of Skills Covered
- Introductory Session (talking about interests, getting to know one another)
- Starting and maintaining conversations
- Finding a source of friends
- Using electronic communication
- Appropriate use of humor
- Entering and terminating conversations
- Managing Get-togethers
- Dating etiquette
- Handling disagreements
- Handling direct and indirect bullying
Enrolment:
Sessions are delivered at ACCESS and then on the Webster Campus with peers. Attendees will travel with the ACCESS team to Webster University. A travel card and a copy of insurance card must be provided.
For more information and registration contact info@allspecialkids.org or call 022 788 21 02