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[quote=Anonymous]Hi, OP. We're familiar with B-Social, Ivymount and Alvord Baker and now that you've told us more about what you're looking for I'd recommend starting with Ivymount's Unstuck and On Target program. I think it may run only during the school year. The curriculum really takes the HFA perspective and encompasses everything on your list and then some.

B-Social also addresses fundamental social skills including those on your list, but it tends to attract a mix of kids with different diagnoses. Since it's run by an SLP they focus more on the conversation side of things.

You're right that the Alvord Baker groups are probably better for kids looking to learn strategies to manage anxiety, stress and other big emotions. There is also an emphasis on self-esteem and positive thinking. This may be a group you may want to consider after doing something else first. DC has only been in the non-ASD groups which don't get into things like eye contact and speaking audibly, etc. but there are ASD-specific ones that may do that. You may want to talk to the intake coordinator about this.

Can't compare any of these to PEERs since DC hasn't done that but maybe someone else can compare and contrast it to one of the other programs above. Good luck, OP![/quote]

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