Advanced ABA - 6215 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, FL 34202 (941) 758-4707

Social Skills Training

For children with autism and related disabilities, one of the most important areas of development is the ability to create and sustain relationships and friendships.  Our programs provide customized curriculum in a fun, energetic group setting.

All of our social skills classes are provided by a Master’s or Doctoral level therapist.  Please contact our office for availability and class days/times.  Classes are typically provided in a 6 or 8 week series.

Mommy & Me                               18-36 month-olds

This class is designed to meet the sensitive needs of newly diagnosed children and their mothers.  Tuesday mornings are reserved for parent training workshops and focus on a specific topic of interest in development, communication, behavior, and family health.  Saturday mornings offer a unique opportunity for mothers to implement Floortime and play strategies in a small group setting with typical peer models. 

Play Pals                                          3-4 year-olds

The art of social interaction is a combination of responses to both verbal and non-verbal social bids.  This class focuses on beginning social initiations and reciprocations, dramatic play skills, turn taking, and age-appropriate games.

Imagineers I                                   4-6 year-olds

This class enhances creativity, themed play, and cooperation with peers.  Additional skills include listening, following group instructions, and playing games with rules.  Role playing and compliments enhance self esteem.

Imagineers II                                  4-6 year-olds

Following level I, children may need additional teaching in cooperation, teamwork, and adding novelty to group play themes.  Group topics include self regulation, theory of mind, and advanced conversational skills.

Themes & Schemes                      5-8 year-olds

This class takes dramatic play to the next level.  Each week features a different theme to encourage the use of imagination, taking on a character role, and teaching children to plan their play.  Leave your electronic games at home…this class is a natural adventure!

Adventure Club                             9-12 year-olds

This afterschool group incorporates the acquisition of social skills concepts, such as making and keeping friends, conversation, expressing feelings, self regulation, and self confidence through special activities.  Weekly activities include science projects, art expression, cartooning, photography, health & sports, and group choice. 

Chill Out                                         8-10 & 11-13 year-olds

The primary focus of this group is on anger management.  Participants learn and practice coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and effective strategies for self management to enhance social relationships and daily functioning. 

Teen Scene                                      12-15 year-olds

Adolescence can be tough…this class addresses common challenges for teens and teaches strategies to establish lasting friendships, deal with peer issues and solve social problems in positive ways. Our "Bright Side" program is for girls-only and meets weekly during the summer and school year

6215 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, FL 34202 (941) 758-4707