VIRTUAL LEARNING
Communication and soft skills training for individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, co-existing conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities and other social or relationship challenges.
Individual and group teen and adult training has been adapted to an online format and is available for social, communication, and employment classes and workshops. Training is delivered using the UCLA PEERS framework and adapted to the needs of individuals attending the sessions. Standard classes run 6 weeks, meeting two times per week for 1-1/2 hour sessions. Times may vary based on group needs and requirements. Content is designed for participants 14 years and older who are on track to graduate from high school with a diploma, have received a diploma, or have a GED.
Note: we have in-person communication and adaptive classes designed for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and may have increased support needs. We can better differentiate and individualize instruction with in-person delivery, promoting improved outcomes for the person.
Overview
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Interactive sessions using direct and Socratic instruction
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Live and video modeling
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Rehearsal of skills with feedback
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Data collection and individualization of programming
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Out of class practice and assignments for generalization of skills
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A minimum of 6 participants are needed to form a group, and interested individuals will be put on a wait list until enough for a class
Topics Covered
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Initiating and ending conversations
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Maintaining 2-way conversations
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Differentiating friend, dating, and work relationships
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Assessing and recognizing non-verbal and verbal communication
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Using electronic communication and social media and staying safe
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Maintaining a positive attitude, being flexible, and reducing anxiety
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Recognizing and using humor
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Identifying and gaining self-advocacy skills
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Integrating social and soft skills
Upcoming Online Social Communication Class Dates
- Targeting: Summer 2026 (date will be added as group fills)
- Six weeks, two days per week, 90-minute evening sessions
- Zoom link will be provided to participants prior to class date
