Our Clients Say...

With the help of Club CLUE my daughter has built significant communication skills, become more self aware, and more tuned in to others' feelings and thoughts.  The staff at MWKLC takes time with parents to summarize each session and describe how it can be applied at home and school.  The center also provides a great avenue to network with parents of children with similar LDs, and share our hardships and triumphs!
-Michelle
MWKLC Parent
 

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Teen TALK for Middle and High School Students

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Teen TALK provides many of the same lessons in skill development found in Club CLUE, but at a more sophisticated level.  While middle school and high school students don’t necessarily need to learn “play skills” they do need support in being part of a group and navigating the perplexing drama known as dating.  Parents are encouraged to let staff know about topics they feel would be helpful for their child or particular difficulties encountered at school, social activities or in the community.  We are happy to address parent submitted topics in a future lesson.

Some of the topics addressed during Teen TALK groups are:

  • Problem solving/negotiating
  • Perspective taking
  • Navigating the boring moments
  • Using body language/facial expression to understand communication
  • Self-monitoring
  • Expected/unexpected behavior in various settings
  • Good thoughts/weird thoughts
  • Making an impression
  • Managing meltdowns
  • Manners at home and away from home
  • Managing milestones and celebrations: Funerals, weddings, graduation, holidays
  • Navigating the internet
  • Clothes: Casual, semi-formal, formal
  • Hygiene
  • Independence and taking care of yourself

Teen TALK also provides students with social time outside the office.  One Saturday a month kids are invited to participate in a social outing of their choosing.  Activities may include:  a movie, bowling, mini golf, or skating.  This is an exciting time for the students and we encourage them to participate as often as they would like.

Special Teen TALK summer sessions are community based, allowing students to practice their skills with familiar peers in a new environment.  Activities are similar to those offered for Saturday social outings.

Instructors use many supplemental materials for group activities along with video feedback, board games.  In addition, the following resources are used for group instruction: 

  • Think Social; A Social Thinking Curriculum for School-Age Students, Michelle Garcia Winner.
  • How Rude; The Teenager’s Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior and Not Grossing People Out, Alex J. Packer, Ph.D.
  • How Does Your Engine Run?, Sherry Shellenberger and Mary Sue Williams.