Group Leader:  Sajjad A. Khan, PhD, LCSW

Program Overview

The program is intended for students with symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger’s), and/or ADHD or Anxiety. The focus is on adaptive skills for the college setting, including organization, self-regulation, and social skills.

The ACE group uses evidence-based approaches from both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).   The group provides a supportive, interactive, and experience-based forum for planning and discussing challenges related to the transition to college.

Participants will have opportunities to role play, discuss common challenging scenarios, and have practice assignments.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• To understand necessary components of executive function, including time management, sequential task performance/study habits, and sustained attention

• To learn strategies for self-regulation, including impulse control, thought monitoring/mindfulness, and stress management skills

• To learn social skills, including self-advocacy, peer interactions, and confidence building

• Duration and Cost

  Twice monthly for 8 sessions
  $125 per session