Group Services

Fostering Positive Social Interactions

Social and play skills are some of the common challenges for learners and families living with autism. At Continuum, we understand the importance of forming meaningful relationships with parents, friends, and teachers. We offer a variety of group services, both in-person and through telehealth, to help our learners develop foundational skills for social interactions. Our groups provide an opportunity for learners to interact and practice skills with similar-aged peers. We teach foundational social skills through direct instruction using multiple teaching techniques including modeling, role-play activities, videos, and games. Each learner joins a small group (4-8 participants) according to their needs, age, caregiver priorities, topic interests, and activity level. Our groups are led by trained technicians and supervised by a Consultant.

Social Skills Groups

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We offer multiple social skills groups for teens and pre-teens both in-person and via telehealth. These groups address many topics such as: developing and maintaining friendships, teamwork, communication with peers, strategies for handling complex emotions, and more! Group-based curriculum is scientifically-based for teaching skills needed for navigating the social world. From small group instruction to structured social outings, your learner will develop effective ways to build lasting relationships with their peers.

Group Overview

We offer both in-person and online social groups in multiple locations.  For our online groups, participants will meet via online interactive Zoom meeting links. Each week will target specific social skills. Participants will practice these skills in the large group as well as smaller “break-out rooms”.  The Consultant will present the lesson, provide practice opportunities, monitor participation, and provide feedback. Caregivers will also receive group training with a Consultant on topics their learner is actively practicing. This collaborative approach with Caregivers helps support maximum learning.
 

PEERS® Group
Pre-Teens and Teens

PEERS® Group

This 7-week course utilizes the PEERS™ curriculum to teach and practice a variety of skills. This evidence-based curriculum addresses: conversations, humor, friendships, perspective taking, handling disagreements, and more. Participants will practice these skills with various partners each week, and parent trainings will be provided. This group is offered both in-person and virtually.

Skills Addressed:
- Developing Advanced social skills
- Taking perspective of other
- Problem solving and handling disagreements
- Building friendships and stopping bullying
- Engaging and maintaining conversations
- Understanding and using humor
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Conversations Pre-Teen Group

Conversations Pre-Teen Group

This 6-week course teaches the basics of conversational skills. The curriculum is designed to teach topics such as: joining and exiting conversation, maintaining conversation, reading social cues, and handling disagreements. Participants will learn a new skill each week and practice with a partner in a designated breakout room. Parent trainings will provide parents the tools to support their learner outside of meetings.

Skills Addressed:
- Conversational Foundations
- Reciprocal Conversation Exchanges
- Initiating and Maintaining Conversations
- Bullying and Rejection
- Friendships
- Reading Social Cues
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Minecraft Growth Mindset

Minecraft Growth Mindset

Virtual group designed for boys to learn flexible mindset, emotional control, confidence, building friendships, problem solving, and challenging ourselves. This group uses Minecraft as a creative outlet to encourage and motivate boys to engage in social skills. Ages (8-12) and (13-15).

Skills Addressed:
- Emotional Control
- Flexible Thinking
- Building a Growth Mindset
- Problem Solving
- Building Friendships
- Confidence and Respect
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Growth Mindset for Girls

Growth Mindset for Girls

Virtual group designed for girls to learn confidence, positive mindset, flexible thinking, empathy, respect, self-love, and how to challenge ourselves. This group uses "Growth Mindset Journal for Girls" to utilize insightful journal prompts, visuals, vision boards, letter to self, and drawing activities. Ages (7-9) and (10-12).

Skills Addressed:
- Compassion and Empathy
- Building a Growth Mindset
- Using a Positive Mindset
- Emotional Control
- Respect and Self-love
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Healthy Relationships

Healthy Relationships

Everyone has different relationships in their lives - friends, coworkers, bosses, family, and romantic. Sometimes, these can be difficult to navigate. This 6-week Healthy Relationship™ Social Group is designed to help you recognize, establish, and maintain healthy relationships in your life. We will be using this program developed by Diana Loiewski, M.Ed. Weekly meeting will include lessons, activities, and role-play to help our learners practice these important skills.

Skills Addressed:
- Develop and Maintain Healthy Relationships
- Establishing safe boundaries
- Understanding Social cues and problem solving
- Perspective taking and handling disagreements
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Internet Safety

Internet Safety

This 6-hour virtual group is designed to teach teens how to engage in appropriate interactions and maintain safety while using technology. The group addresses personal boundaries, online safety, adult supervision, problem solving, and bullying. Ages (11-13) and (14-17).

Skills Addressed:
- Appropriate Internet Interactions
- Social and personal boundaries
- Problem Solving
- Parent Supervision
- Maintaining Safety using Technology
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Traditional In-Person
Social Skills Group

In-Person Group

This group uses natural environment teaching to teach beginner level social skills to children who have similar skill sets. The groups focus on a variety of skills based on the needs of your child. Traditional groups range from ages 7-12 years old.

Skills Addressed:
- Flexibility
- Emotions
- Turn Taking
- Social Cues
- Group Attending
- Group Activities
- Reciprocal Conversations
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Executive Functioning Group

Executive Functioning Group

These workshops are designed for males between the ages of 16-22 years who are looking to develop executive functioning skills. We will discuss strategies and develop skills to help improve your everyday life in a supportive and collaborative group environment. We are offering multiple workshops that focus on specific topics, so feel free to join one or all!
Skills Addressed:
- Planning and Organization
- Time Management and Completing Tasks
- Self-Control and Emotional Regulation
- Goal Setting
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