4214 Beechwood Dr., Greensboro NC 27410 *SUITE 110*

(Next to Mikhael's Deli/ Back side of building, Behind Lindley Habilitation Services Triad office)

Do you think learning and socializing can be fun and affordable? It can be!

What we have to offer?

Qualified, highly trained, experienced staff that are committed to providing learning and social experiences to meet the individual needs of each studentr to engage in the social world—through a variety of hands-on learning and social experiences…and lots of fun and new friends!!!

Theme-based Activity with Art/Craft Project:

• Story reading/Plays
• Auditory comprehension/Listening skills
• Paying attention
• Asking questions/Making comments
• Expressive/Receptive Language and Communication Skills
• Following directions for arts/crafts
• Asking for items needed (glue, markers, paint, materials)
• Sharing
• Use of fine motor skills
• Creativity and Problem Solving

Structured Social Skills/Safety Groups:

Lessons are pulled from recognized Social Skills Curriculums. Some topic examples include:

• Introductions and starting conversations
• Greetings and courteous phrases
• Maintaining conversations
• Problem solving steps for situations
• Responses to various situations
• Conflict resolution/Assertiveness
• Anger management and Relaxation
• Dealing with bullying, drugs, etc.
• Stranger danger
• Navigating the Social World
• Safety in the Community
• And much more!

Note: Social Skills, Communication and Problem Solving are incorporated throughout all daily activities. Strategies used for teaching Social Skills in both the structured Social Skills Group and during activities are:

       Explanation. Demonstration, Teacher Modeling, Peer Modeling, Prompts/Cues,

       Guided Practice and Independent Practice.  Lots of Role Plays and other strategies assessed

      as most effective for the teaching of the skill.

Structured Leisure Activity:

Good health/Exercise                                             Encouraging others

Making Choices                                                     Helping others

Following rules                                                      Asking questions

Good Sportsmanship                                              Taking turns

Social response to play                                        Gross Motor Skill

Field Trips:

• Experience a variety of fun places to go in the community and try new things
• Facilitated practice of social skills and safety in the community as well as communication and integrations skills
• Fun with friends!!!

  For information about this program, please call Lynn Kitchens at 336-944-5184

  or kitchens.lynn@lindleyhabilitation.com