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Social Skills Seminar
Description
The social skills seminar is a 12-week manual-based training program developed at the University of Pennsylvania by Dr. Mary Cohen and colleagues (Cohen, Rostain et al, 2006). It has been taught since the fall of 2003 and has had more than 140 participants. The seminar curriculum utilizes an experiential approach in which participants are observed through one-way mirrors and role play common social situations they might encounter outside the classroom. There is an emphasis on support and feedback so that each participant is given encouragement to improve on their social skill repertoire. Topics covered in the seminar include: understanding nonverbal communication, improving conversation skills, interpersonal relationships and dating, employment issues and job interviewing skills, self-advocacy and socializing with support (how to make use of social coaches).
Eligibility
This 12-week class is designed for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism or Social Phobia who would like to improve their social awareness and sense of social competency.
Seminar Dates & Times
Winter/Spring '09 Classes:
Starts February 17
Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m.
Location
Penn’s Adult Social Learning Disorders Program
3535 Market St., 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Cost
The cost of the seminar is $800. It is a tuition payment and is not insurance reimbursable.
Seminar Instructors
Mary Riggs Cohen, Ph.D
Isabelle Rostain
To Enroll or for More Information
215-746-7233