Tucson Alliance for Autism 1601 N. Tucson Blvd, #40 | Tucson, AZ 85716
Social Thinking/Social Communication Groups
Social Thinking/Social Communication Groups
Social Thinking/Social Communication groups address how one builds their ability to engage and negotiate the social interactions essential in everyday life. Meetings which are facilitated by licensed, certified professionals help participants explore/understand perspective taking (the ability to understand another person’s point of view) as well as developing strategies to address breakdowns in communication.
Middle School, High School and Young Adult groups will explore specific topics that include, but are not limited to, the integration of verbal and non-verbal cues, problem solving techniques, decision making skills and safety awareness.
The elementary school groups will focus on social thinking, social reciprocity, emotional regulation, developing skills for making and keeping friends as well as recognizing safety concerns.
Fee: $250 (plus one time registration fee of $25 for new clients) 8 week session
Social Thinking/Social Communications Groups are an ESA Eligible expense.
Group schedules are variable and may change depending on the number of students registered. Please call TAFA to confirm dates and times.
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE - NEW SESSION WILL BEGIN Mid-January 2025
Monday Elementary*: 4:45 pm
Tuesday Elementary/Middle School*: 4:30 pm
Tuesday Middle School*: 5:30 pm
Wednesday High School*: 5:00 pm
Wednesday Young Adult*: 5:30 pm
*Participants will be grouped by the instructor according to a variety of factors including age and perspective taking level. As a result, grade levels are not indicitive of group placement.