We are very excited to announce that "Partners with Parents" will be having

two new semesters of social skills groups during the the 08-09 school year.

Our first semester will begin immediately after Succot.



This program is geared for school age children who:

Feel rejection, are isolated, are shy, are impulsive, have learning

disabilities, lack assertiveness, are teased, have difficulty making or

keeping friends, are bullied or bully others or suffer from mild

neurological deficits.



The children in the groups will learn how to:

Understand and express emotions, make conversation, learn alternatives to

aggression/conflict resolution, join in play with peers, make and maintain

friends, problem solve, build self-esteem, engage in verbal/non verbal

communication and practice taking the perspective of others - learn about

the "Theory of Mind".



This will be done through:

Direct teaching using a cognitive approach, modeling/acting, coaching and

behavioral interventions.

-Individualized goals are designed during intake process (week #1) and prior

to the children beginning the group.

-Group placement is contingent on candidates being an appropriate

developmental match with the group.

-Participants must possess a skill level that will enable him/her to

interact with others and express themselves verbally.

-Learning and practice through participation in carefully chosen activities

that reflect the repertoire needed for future social success!



Our expanded program this year will offer some new features:

*More sessions for our groups so that our students can really fine tune

their skills!

*More opportunities for parents to meet and learn how to best help their

children!

*More ongoing email parent support during the semester!



Each semester is a 16 week program, consisting of 12 group sessions and 4

parent meeting. All groups will be in English and take place in our office

in Nofei Avi, Beit Shemesh on Thursday afternoons.



Interviews take place THIS week on Wednesday and Thursday, September 10 and

11th, from 4 - 7 PM. Every new child must be interviewed by our social

skills instructor to determine if their needs and skills are suitable for

the groups we are forming.



Email or call today to set up a time for your child's interview!



Best wishes to everyone for a successful school year.



Gayle and Sharon





Gayle S Shimoff, MA

Learning Disabilities and Reading Specialist



Partners with Parents

Educational Consulting Services



972-2-999-4817

Gayle@....

www.partnerswithparents.co.IL





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