Mars

Program Objective:

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In the Mars program, we aim to foster social development in children with autism aged 6-8. The program focuses on enhancing conversational initiation and age-appropriate social skills. Furthermore, it is designed for those who thrive in one-to-one support and need to refine communication abilities within a group setting, provided they have met most of foundational social communication skills and basic group routine skills.

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Program Structure: 

 

The program provides a supportive environment for children to strengthen various social skills. 

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Activities emphasize:

• Reciprocal and Maintaining Conversation: Targeted exercises to encourage participants to initiate and sustain conversations.

• Group Interaction: Facilitation of age-appropriate group activities to enhance collaboration and communication.

• Social Skills Development: Tailored sessions addressing key skills for this age group, such as turn-taking, sharing, and expressing emotions.

• Instructional Support: Building on students' ability to follow multi-step instructions while introducing more complex social scenarios.

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Measurement:

 

Progress will be assessed through:

• Conversational Initiation: Tracking improvements in the ability to initiate and sustain conversations within the group.

• Group Participation: Observing engagement in group activities and the successful following of instructions.

• Social Skill Acquisition: Evaluating advancements in age-appropriate social skills, including turn-taking, sharing, and expressing emotions.

• Feedback: Regular input from caregivers and participants to refine the program and ensure tailored support for individual needs.