Adult Asperger/Autism Social Group
The Adult Social Group is a group for adults with high-functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome. Adult "peers" who do not have autism, are included in the group, primarily to serve as models of appropriate social skills. The primary goal of the group is to provide an environment in which adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can meet and develop relationships with others while also working on their social skills (e.g. conversational ability) and practical life skills (e.g. applying for a job).
Group sessions typically focus on a specific topic (e.g. conversation skills) and include activities aimed at understanding the topic and working on relevant skills. Occasionally, the group also goes on outings that are meant both to be fun and to provide an opportunity to apply some of the ideas discussed in group (e.g. how to behave in a different social situations). So far, we have gone to a video arcade and to Briarwood mall to buy gifts for a holiday gift exchange. Plans for future outings include bowling and going on a picnic.
Kaite Gotham, Katie Howell, Sophy Kim or Liz Buvinger
um.autism@umich.edu
