This course is designed for students with high-functioning Autism or Aspergers to facilitate cognitive based social thinking to prepare them for post-secondary options, independent living and employment options in a social world. Topics covered include: Acronyms, Why Am I Here/How Do I Get There, Impressions I Have of Myself/Impressions Others Have of Me, Social-Emotional Learning and Memories, My Mood and Trivial Things, Complaints from My Point of View or Can I Handle it, Shared Enjoyment and Social Networking. The class provides a venue to address social issues through a guided discussion format and will also address ideas for topics generated by the students.
- Teacher: Mariah Carter