Empathy and Communication Skills Program
For 16 to 20 year olds who have Asperger’s
Program full for 2009, please contact Jane Cotter about plans for 2010
Phone: 02 8868 8504
February, March & May 2009
This program will provide you with information and experiences to assist further development in the important social skills of empathy and communication. Empathy is the ability to sympathise with other people’s feelings and thoughts and to communicate to them that you understand how they feel. It is an essential ingredient for deepening friendships and relationships. It is the ECS factor!
You will have the chance to join other young people in a supportive group environment where you will practise distinguishing friendship from other types of relationship; find out the important skills involved in a friendship; explore feelings within your self and others; practise ‘stepping into the shoes of the other’ and backinto your own; practise using what you understand to decide what to do or say next.
This is a ten session program that will take place between February and May 2009.
The ten sessions will include games, role-playing, use of computer software, videos, discussions and a project. The first two sessions will include information for parents and family. The group is intended for young people (16 to 20 years old) who have Asperger’s Disorder. The group size is limited to 12 participants.
Session 1: Introduction to the program
At the first session on Thursday 26 February 2009, participants will be introduced to the program. During the first part of the session, the group leaders will provide an introduction to the program and materials. A calendar of events will be provided. There will be a consent form, some information sheets and some assessments to be completed by participants. The last part of the session will be an opportunity for question and for discussion. Parents and carers of the participants are invited to attend this first session.
Venue: Burwood RSL, Shaftesbury Road, Burwood
Session date times:
1 Thursday 26 February 6:30pm – 8:30pm
2 Thursday 5 March 6:30pm – 8:30pm
3 & 4 Saturday 7 March 10:00am – 3:00pm
5 Thursday 12 March 6:30pm – 8:30pm
6 Thursday 19 March 6:30pm – 8:30pm
7 & 8 Saturday 21 March 10:00am – 3:00pm
9 Thursday 26 March 6:30pm – 8:30pm
10 Thursday 7 May 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: 10 sessions for $320.00 incl. GST. Fee discounts may be negotiated on an individual needs basis, according to Aspect policy. Please call Jane Cotter on 02 8868 8504 to discuss the options.
Workshop leaders:
Noël Boycott is a registered psychologist and speech pathologist. She has expertise in group work and developing social and communication skills with people with Asperger’s.
Jane Cotter is a special educator with experience in both mainstream and special education. She is the Manager of Aspect’s Educational Outreach and has had a lot of experience in facilitating social skills programs.
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