WINTER/SPRING 2012 WORKSHOPS AND GROUPS
To apply for consideration in one of our social skills groups, either call Intake at 301-816-2633, or click on Client Forms, select Social Skills Group Screening Form, complete, and e-mail to contactus@jssa.org or fax to (301) 468-1862. Thank you.
Children and Adolescents Social Skills Therapy Groups
Within the context of a small group setting, children and adolescents who have difficulty in social situations learn desirable social behaviors such as initiating friendships, making conversation, sharing, group cooperation, showing care and empathy, problem-solving, self-control, and handling teasing and strong emotions.
Cost: $65-75 per session (may be insurance-reimbursable). A $10 materials fee (covering handouts, snacks, etc.) will be collected at the first session of each group. There is also a $15 fee for the “JSSA Social Skills Guide for Parents,” designed specially to help parents reinforce skills at home.
Maryland Social Skills Therapy Groups - 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Boys and girls, grades 1-2, ages 6-7 years, with an Asperger’s diagnosis,*
Tuesdays, March 6-June 5, 4:30-5:20 p.m.
Leader: Sarah Hillegass, LCSW-C
Boys, grades 2-3, ages 7-8 years*
Mondays, March 5-June 11, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Leader: Stanley Fagen, Ph.D.
Boys, grades 3-4, ages 8-9 years*
Wednesdays, March 7-June 6, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Leader: Stanley Fagen, Ph.D.
Boys, grades 4-5, ages 10-11 years*
Tuesdays, March 6-June 5, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Thursdays, March 8-June 7 , 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Leader: Stanley Fagen, Ph.D.
Boys, grades 6-7, ages 11-12 years*
Thursdays, March 8-June 7, 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Leader: Stanley Fagen, Ph.D.
Boys, grades 6-8, ages 11-13 years, with an Asperger’s diagnosis
Wednesdays, Feb. 8-May 2, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Leader: Zach Lehman, LCSW-C
Boys, grades 6-8, ages 11-13 years, with an Asperger’s diagnosis
Mondays, Feb 6-April 30, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Leader: Zach Lehman, LCSW-C
*Please note that this is an ongoing group with very limited availability.
Virginia Social Skills Therapy Groups - 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax
*Please note that this is an ongoing group with very limited availability.
CLOSED Boys and girls, grades K-1, ages 5-7 years*
Dates and Times TBD
Leader: Ravleen Kandhari, LCSW
Boys and girls, grades 4-6, ages 8-10 years with an ADHD diagnosis
Mondays, Feb.-May, Dates TBA, 6:00-6:50 p.m.
Leader: Andrea LoBalbo, LCSW
New! BFF (Building and Fostering Friendships) Social Skills Club for Boys/Girls, Grades K-2
This 12-week social skills group provides the opportunity for children who have difficulty in social situations to develop positive social behaviors such as initiating conversations, showing care and empathy, and maintaining friendships. Other skills the group will focus on include handling teasing and bullying, problem solving, turn-taking, and cooperation. The group is open to the public.
When: Wednesdays, Feb-May, Dates TBA, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: The Auburn School, 13525 Dulles Technology Drive, Suite 101, Herndon, VA 20171
Leaders: Rebecca Porter, MSW, Melissa Morrow, LCSW
Cost: $550.00 for series. Non-insurance reimbursable.
Registration: Pre-registration required. Please call 703-896-7910
New! ADHD Management for Young Adults, Ages 17-20
This 6-session series promotes independence and helps develop executive skills and planning for life as a young adult. Participants learn skills to better manage distraction, improve organizational skills, manage time effectively and enhance self-esteem.
When: Dates and Times TBD
Where: 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax
Leader: Andrea LoBalbo, LCSW
Cost: $210 for the series of six sessions
Registration: Pre-registration required. Please call 703-896-7918
For information about JSSA's general or Asperger's social skills therapy groups please call 301-816-2633 about Rockville groups or 703-896-7918 about Fairfax groups. You can also send us an email inquiry.
Other services our clients have found helpful:
Child and Teen Social Skills Therapy Groups 
