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Activities for Children, Teens and Adults

ASPIES Support Group, Akron 330-745-5115
Joy Spencer Rreindeer@aol.com

7:00-9:00pm, 1st Thursday of each month Adult Support Group (18 years & older) Both groups meet at the William Considine Professional Building in rooms 5 & 6 across from the main entrance of Akron Children's Hospital. www.asagreaterakron.com

A.C.T. Now, LTD. (Autism Consulting and Training) Bryan, OH 419-633-0068

Social Skills Support Group For Individual’s with High Functioning Autism/Asperger's Syndrome. For pre-teen thru early adult. Group Three: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm at Grace Community Church *Pre-registration and screening required* 10-week session for $150.00. They also have a Social Skills and Training Group for ages 7-11 years old in Pettisville

Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, 330-543-8257
Functional Independence Group (4-6 yo.) social (7-12 yo.) peer socialization, attention and self regulation.

Barrie Galvin & Associates, Ltd., "Social Skills, Motor Skills and More..", Warrensville Hts., 216-514-1600.

Groups for all ages and abilities.  These interactive, activity- based programs combine the expertise of specialists in occupational therapy, speech therapy, music therapy, physical ed and psycholgy.  Please visit the website www.ot4children.com for more details.

Berk, Jay, PhD, Woodmere, 216-292-7170.

Dr. Berk is a licensed psychologist in two states and an expert in working with children, adolescents, and families. He works with children and adolescents in group therapy for social skills. At the present time he facilitates several social skills groups. These groups include individuals from seven to eighteen years old.

Blue Ribbon Events, Solon Recreation Center, 440-248-5747

Kimberly English

The mission of the Solon Blue Ribbon Program is to provide high quality recreation and leisure activities for persons with disabilities, enabling each to enhance his or her personal potential by sharing in the emotional, social and physical benefits fostered by such community based activities. 

Building Behaviors After School Program (InnerHealth Ministries Child Center), Fairview, 216-252-1399

Classes for kids with pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) and/or ADHD focused on social skills, stress and anger management, following directions, daily living skills, and more! Cost: $45 for each individual session or pay $1225 for the entire school year (a $350 discount)! Sliding scale and scholarship money available. Headed by Cara Marker Daily, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist and Executive Director.
Mondays, 4-5:30- Ages 5-8
Tuesdays, 4-5:30– Ages 9-12
Wednesdays, 4-5:30– Teen Night

Children's Developmental Center, Amherst, 440-984-2416

Martie Santamaria

Teen Night for Middle School to High School kids. Events are held at the center on Tuesday nights from 7:00- 8:00 pm.

Cleveland Eastside Social Group for teens with Asperger's (Parent), Cleveland.

This is an informal group run by parents. To receive an e-mail with upcoming activities, please send your information to SheApple@aol.com.

Easter Seals-Social Skills: "A Lesson in Life", Northern Ohio, 888-325-8532

Please call to find a Summer Program in your area. 

Insurance welcome.

Hattie Larlham Social Club , Mantua, 330-274-2272.

Teen Connect for teens ages 14-19 yrs. old. It is designed to help teens on the Autism Spectrum develop social skills while interacting in a structured environment. Teen volunteers participate as peers.

Peak Potential, Twinsburg, 267-259-6461

Holly Reimann MA, CCC-SLP info@hollyreimannslp.com

Social Developmental Play Skills Groups (3 years and up) and Social Skills Groups (13 -19 years), now enrolling! Designed to meet the needs of chidren/teens with developmental delays, Asperger's, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and related disabilities. Days and times based on age/ability, and limited to 2-4 per group!

Help Me Grow Playgroups, Canton, 330-455-1225 ext. 308

Free to Public

Insight Wellness and Learning Center, Cleveland, 216-765-4470

Michelle Martin, ED.S

Social Skills Group for those who struggle to relate to others in a personal way. Insight offers an opportunity for individuals of all ages to learn social skills within a friendly supportive environment. A series of small group sessions addresses the needs of individuals so they can make & sustain a conversation, express themselves clearly and develop problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Think Computer Foundation, (Parent) Cleveland, 216-932-1989

Judi Greenspan jgreenspan@keenepromotions.com

Social outings and clubs. 

Scheduled Events: more detailed information

KidsLink Gaming Club, Saturday, 10:30- Noon, Twinsburg, 330-963-8600

The Gaming Club is designed for kids age 8 and up with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. Come join us to play a variety of card and board games while making new friends with similar interests! They also have Friday Night Fun for kids 12 years old and up! There are many other dates and opportunities!

Friendship, Social Skills & Self-Esteem Training Program
A program designed to improve friendship behaviors, social skills, and self-esteem in your child diagnosed with Asperger’s Disorder or High Functioning Autism. The program is developed and directed by Michelle DePolo, Psy.D., pediatric psychologist. (maximum of 6 children per group)
Groups meet on Saturday for 1 hour for a 12 week program (1 week of parent orientation; 11 weeks for child/adolescent program).
Middle Childhood Groups(ages 7-10) are from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Adolescent Groups(ages 10-13/14) are from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PARENTS MUST ATTEND A PROGRAM ORIENTATION and GENERALIZATION OF SKILLS TRAINING

Spectrum Psychological Associates: Summer Social Skills Training Groups, Mayfield Village, 440446-9696, ext. 44

Hal E. Wildman, Ph.D. hwildman@spectrum-psych.com

Spectrum Psychological Associates, Inc.6700 Beta Drive, Suite 301 Mayfield Village, Ohio  44143

First Session: Thursday, June 19- Thursday, August 7
Learn to Talk and Play with Others; Show Respect For and Help Others
Groups Meet Twice per Week:
Mondays and Thursdays: 4:15–5:30 pm(6 to 8 year olds)
Mondays and Thursdays: 6:15–7:30 pm(9 to 12 year olds)
Parents’ Meeting Every Thursday

Coordination with your Health Insurance Plan Provided

Western Reserve Speech + Language Partners TM, Beachwood, 216-292-7370
Social Skills Programs PEERSS (The Program for Establishing and Enhancing Relationships through Social Skills TM) & The FIT Program (Friendship in Teams) WRSLP offers social skills therapy year-round to children and adolescents with high-functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD (both types), anxiety disorders, and other conditions that affect social communication in one-on-one, small-group, and large-group settings.

• Program for Establishing and Enhancing Relationships through Social Skills (PEERSS) is a beginning social skills program designed to help students of all ages learn to talk to and make friends with peers.
• The Friendship in Teams (FIT) Program is a sports program that combines social skills therapy and skills-driven adaptive physical education (PE).  Peer models attend FIT sessions. 
  Offerings by Age: 4 to 7 years, 8 to 11 years,  12 to 18 years, Advanced FIT is designed for students who have acquired proficiency in the social skills taught in PEERSS therapy sessions and in Elementary FIT.