SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM
 Counselors at
Academy MetroWest employ cooperative and collaborative physical activity as
a tool to help children connect with their peers in positive and healthy
ways. Group leaders establish supportive relationships with children in
their groups that focus on strengths. In the context of this relationship,
counselors provide direct feedback and direction in real time, helping
children become more aware of their behavior and the effect it has on other
group members. Our goal is to help children make changes that will lead to
more social success and a stronger sense of self-esteem.
We conduct
groups for children aged 6–15. Our groups can be helpful to children from
all across the developmental spectrum including those with ADHD, Non-verbal
Learning Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and others. We
also work with children who do not have a formal diagnosis but who may need
help and support to improve their social skills in order to connect more
effectively with their peers.
Groups
 Children enrolled
in Academy MetroWest are placed in small activity groups which typically
range from four to seven children. Groups are homogeneous in nature, with
children being matched up based upon their age, physical ability, and
social/emotional development. This arrangement enables children to attain
concrete success while feeling safe and challenged, but not overwhelmed.
Groups meet once a week for an hour and fifteen minutes and are led by
trained mental health professionals. Activity groups are offered on
weekdays after school hours as well as on Saturday mornings.
Benefits
of the Program
Children who attend Academy MetroWest may benefit in one or more of the
following ways:
- Develop and enhance
positive social skills
- Improve sense of
self-esteem
- Develop physical
self-confidence
- Improve body image
- Channel and focus energy
constructively
- Become more cooperative
- Increase frustration
tolerance
- Improve communication
skills
- Reduce stress and set
realistic expectations
- Learn problem solving
skills
Enrollment
& Fees
An
initial interview involving the child and parent(s) is required for
enrollment. Information from this interview is used as a guide in
determining the best possible group placement for the child. There is  a $75.00 fee for this
session which lasts approximately 75 minutes. This initial interview can be
arranged by calling us at (508) 655-9200 Monday through Friday between 9:30
am and 3:00 pm.
Fees
For
2009-2010 the fee for an activity group (which meets once a week for an hour
and fifteen minutes) is $55 per week. Fees are collected on a pre-pay
basis. Visa/Mastercard is accepted. Fee adjustments can be made on the
basis of financial need.
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Tech Circle, Natick, MA | 508-655-9200
email: info@academymetrowest.com
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