Social Groups

School Prep

Also available year-round: 1:1 and paired tutoring,

speech therapy, behavioral assessments, psychological services

home school /educational support

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July 18th - July 22nd

July 25th - July 29th We are excited to be offering week-long summer camp programming for the second year! Camps are for children ages 5-8 who do not have significant language delays. In addition to fun camp activities, kids in the summer group will develop social thinking, social communication, cooperative play, group learning skills and flexibility.

August 1st - August 5th This year we will offer a weeklong school preparation group for kids entering Kindergarten or first grade. We will practice transitions, routines, centers, circle time, independent work, sharing, social and other school skills.

The week-long camps and school prep programs are from 9:00-12:30 each day and are $30/hour*. 12:00-12:30 is lunch bunch!

*Those with insurance coverage can contact us about rates.

Summer 2016

"Our mission is to embrace and celebrate the individual differences of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and provide a therapeutic,

educational setting to optimize satisfaction and engagement in life."

Embrace provides dynamic and safe social groups, tutoring, therapy, and home school support programs throughout the year for children ages 3-16.

Embrace celebrates the unique and individual differences of children with autism and their families. Utilizing evidence-based practices, Embrace combines the expertise of a transdisciplinary staff to provide individualized and comprehensive services.

All programs at Embrace maintain at least a 1:3 staff to student ratio. The staff is comprised of a psychologist, speech pathologist, educators, and board certified behavior analysts (BCBA). Instructors are required to have a college degree and be a Registered Behavior Technician or BCaBA.

Mission and Description

June 27th - August 5th We will be offering our social groups for a six-week session this summer. All of our programs are designed to provide positive social experiences and appropriate and successful interactions with peers. Social groups are $40/hour*. Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 Digital Meet-up: Teenagers with an interest in gaming, videos, and technology will develop skills of face-to-face interactions through sharing common digital interests. Tuesdays 3:00-4:30 Incredibles: A social skills group for preschool and Kindergarten age children with a focus on sharing, games, turn-taking, flexibility, and dramatic play. Wednesdays 2:00-3:30 Fitness Friends: A group for ages 7-12 who are developing skills in communication with peers, initiating and joining play activities, and responding to physical and athletic engagement. Thursdays 1:00-3:00 Young Adults: For ages 18-28 working on transitions to adulthood including organization, work skills, money, and relationship skills.

Camps

5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr. Suite H Durham, NC 27713 Phone: 919-213-9845

www.embraceautismnow.com E-mail: embrace.autism.now@gmail.com

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