Chattanooga
Autism Center
Social Skills Groups
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Friendship Formulas provides opportunities for children between the ages of 3 and 12 to participate in social skills group programs. The programs are facilitated by Shera Looney and Courtney Kiser. They provide services in and around Georgia. Their services include: after school programs, virtual programs, summer camps, parent training, and classroom workshops.
Phone: (678) 310-4676
Website: www.friendshipformulas.com
Minecraft and Dungeons and Dragons are fun activities for kids while they learn social skills. The Minecraft activities are facilitated by Kim Hays, Behavioral Specialist. Dungeons and Dragons are typically led by Zach. Dungeons and Dragons is a live action fantasy roleplaying game using problem solving, social and math skills, while also having a blast. Kim and Zach host two, 1-hr sessions of each activity. Use the contact information below to schedule. (Note that they do not stay past 11am)
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When: Saturdays
Times: Session 1: 9am to 10am and Session 2: 10am to 11am.
Costs:
One Day, One Group - $20
One Day, Two Groups - $30
Month Pass, One Group - $75
Month Pass, Two Groups - $100
---Sibling Discounts Available---
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Where: 1360 Mackey Branch Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Email: im4whales@gmail.com to schedule
Phone: (423) 464-7511 to schedule
Note: Bring your own device
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/agapeyouthbehavior
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Pokemon Club (Virtual)
Group is not currently meeting, but check back regularly for future dates and times! This is a free virtual club for neurodiverse kids ages 7-13, facilitated by Mary-Elizabeth Aaron, M.Ed. Bring your Pokémon cards, Pokémon GO!, Switch, or anything Pokémon you own! This is a fun social skills group.
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Ages: 7 - 13 years old
Cost: Free
Meeting Times: Current session ended. Check back regularly for future dates and times!
Questions: Email mary-elizabeth-goodman@utc.edu.