Webinar “Social Skills Coaching (That Works!) for Teens & Young Adults”
Published: January 6, 2024; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa
Healthcare providers, parents, and educators will benefit from this lunch-and-learn to become acquainted with the most effective, neurodiversity-affirming intervention for autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent youth and their families.
The problem:
- Providers may not know where to send families for specialized support after a diagnosis
- Insurance mandates focus on behavioral compliance, rather than development and growth
- Wait lists for speech therapists and occupational therapists can be prohibitively long
- The services found in schools are not nearly enough to address communication and social interaction concerns
- Educators may not be aware of the latest research into autism & the sensory components of the neurotype
- Time & resource constraints educators face impact their ability to provide support
The outcomes:
- Lagging social skills impact physical and mental health
- Mental health struggles due to exclusion and ostracization, lead to greater instances of self-harm and suicidality
- Neurodivergent individuals face greater rates of bullying in high school and college
- Autistic and other individuals experience the highest rates of unemployment in our society
The solution:
IRL Social Skills teaches communication, relational, and social skills through a proven-effective curriculum. Our classes are conducted online, with same-age peers. our teens and young adult classes are parent-mediated, while our adult classes adapt the same approach to building skills but focusing on dating and employment relationships.
Our approach is trauma-informed and holistic, incorporating somatic and mindfulness practices for improved self-awareness and self-regulation. The result is overwhelmingly transformative, with all participants reporting improved confidence, clarity, and self-regard.
Who should attend this webinar?
- Mental Health Providers
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Educators
- Social Workers
- Parents of neurodivergent teens or young adults
- Counselors
- Neurodivergence Advocates
- Primary Care Physicians
- Psychiatrists
- Behaviorists
P articipants will gain an increased understanding of the crucial role social skills play in our world. You’ll also connect with referral partners with a track record of success in helping their clients improve their skills acquisition, self-esteem, and self-advocacy.
Presenter notes
This lunch-and-learn will run for 50 minutes with time at the end for Q&A and discussion.
Time: 3:00-3:50
Free!
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