
Our social skills instruction model utilizes the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) with the added support of a clinician in the community setting to support generalization of skills through parent instruction and supported get-togethers with peers (Laugeson, Frankel, Mogil, & Dillon, 2008).
Our model will include social skills instruction with children and parents in the home during the week. These sessions will occur two to three times weekly, depending on the needs of the individual, and will be supported with a trained social coach and the expertise of a certified behavior analyst, skilled in the implementation of social skills instruction for children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. These skills will then be systematically generalized through group sessions on Saturdays. Groups will consist of only three to five members and are formed based on the interests of the peers, to help facilitate friendships after the course of intervention.
CBS is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for the improvement of the quality of life for our clients and their families. We are extremely excited to implement this model, with the support of a PEERS® certified clinician and the vast expertise of our team!