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