December 11-January 2 | Issue 141 | |
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Virtual PEERS® for Teens
Begins Monday, January 8 at 6 p.m.
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PEERS® for Teens is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens (ages 13-16) in middle and high school who are interested in learning new ways of making and keeping friends.
Click the flyer on the left to learn more.
Fall Sessions for PEERS® for Teens will take place on Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m. beginning on Monday, January 8, 2023. Sessions are $500 per teen/parent pair, who will attend concurrent sessions. Sessions will occur online via Zoom. To participant, fill out the Teen Participants Intake Form, linked in the button below, before Wednesday, January 3. There are no wrong answers on the intake form.
After you complete the Teen Participants Intake Form, linked below, you will receive an email with the official confirmation for the Winter 2023 cohort. Space is limited to 8 teens per cohort.
Note: Based on your Intake Form responses, your teen may be better matched with peers in the in-person Summer 2024 session, set to begin on Wednesday, May 8. Completion of the Teen Participant Intake Form does not guarantee a spot in the PEERS® for Teens Winter cohort. We will communicate your placement with you.
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In-Person PEERS® for Adults
Begins Wednesday, January 10 at 6 p.m.
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PEERS® for Adults is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends, and to develop romantic relationships.
Click the flyer on the left to learn more.
Fall Sessions for PEERS® for Adults will take place on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, January 10, 2023. Sessions are $500 per adult/social coach pair, who will attend concurrent sessions. Sessions will occur online via Zoom. To participant, fill out the Adult Participants Intake Form, linked in the button below, before Wednesday, January 3. There are no wrong answers on the intake form.
After you complete the Adult Participants Intake Form, linked below, you will receive an email with the official confirmation for the Winter 2023 cohort. Space is limited to 12 adults per cohort.
Note: Based on your Intake Form responses, you may be better matched with peers in the virtual Summer 2024 session, set to begin on Monday, May 6, or in the in-person Fall 2024 session, set to begin on Wednesday, September 4. Completion of the Adult Participant Intake Form does not guarantee a spot in the PEERS® for Adults Winter cohort. We will communicate your placement with you.
| If you have any questions about Intake Form submission or questions about the PEERS® Program please reach out to our programs team at connect@autismcincy.org. | | |
DDBP Outreach Hosts Understanding Behavior in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities | |
The Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital invites parents and caregivers to an online session titled Understanding Behavior in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. If you are interested in understanding the function or reason challenging behaviors may occur, or if you are interested in learning how to manage challenging behaviors and encourage cooperation, compliance, and positive family interactions, click the linked button below to register. This session takes place on December 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. ET on Zoom. Registration is required, as capacity is limited, and cost is $10 per household. Click the flyer to the right to learn more. With questions, please call 513-636-2158 or email DDPBFamilySupport@cchmc.org.
| DISCLAIMER: Autism Connections provides this information to the community as a resource. For more information on the above resource or training, please reach out directly to the contact listed. Inclusion of any professional or organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval. | | | | | | |
