Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders often experience difficulty in the area of social competence. AMI, along with its partners, is initiating two socials skills groups. One group will be for adults and the other for children and youth.
Social Skills Group for Adults
Do you have Asperger Syndrome (or a related diagnosis)?
Are you 18 years old or older?
Do you think you would benefit from meeting weekly with a small group of other adults with Asperger Syndrome (or a related diagnosis) to work on social skills (may include social skills, self-esteem, communication, reading non-verbal cues and body language, conversation skills, dealing with anger, frustration and anxiety, dating, building and maintaining friendships, dealing with family and school demands, or employment skills)?
If you answered YES to all of the questions above and you are interested in participating in the group, please follow this link to fill out the application form by January 15, 2010. (If you have already applied, you will have received a reply from us already! You don't need to reapply.)
If you need more information before you decide to participate, please email us at amrc@asperger-manitoba.ca .
Building Social skills Group for Children and Youth
Has your child or youth been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome or related disorders (High Functioning Autism, or PDD-NOS)?
Would your child or youth like to participate in a Social Skills training program designed to help individuals with Asperger Syndrome/Disorder to navigate a wide range of social situations and to make friends?
About the group
Age range of group will be determined based on applicants
Group size will be between 4 and 8 participants and meet once per week for approximately 9 weeks
Most sessions are 1.5 hours for a total of 15 hours. One orientation session for parent(s)/caregiver(s) will occur in the first week
Fees (if required) will be nominal
Group will be held at the Psychological Service Centre ? 161 Dafoe Building (University of Manitoba)
The group will start around the beginning of February, 2010
Contact:
Janine Montgomery, PhD
Department of Psychology
206 Chancellor's Hall, 177 Dysart Rd
University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Phone (Judy): (204) 474-8039
Fax: (204) 474-7599
asperger@cc.umanitoba.ca
Building social Skills Group is a joint initiative between the University of Manitoba and Asperger manitoba Inc.
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