Getting Ready for Group @ Kerry’s Place Autism Services

The group readiness curricula helps establish and develop the skills necessary to successfully participate in a group. Using evidence based strategies, the program offers a variety of ways to teach and further expand upon a range of skills that are essential for the school environment and aim to introduce fundamental skills to successfully participate in a group setting. Topics include, transitioning away from caregivers, understanding visual schedules, following individual and group instructions, sharing, waiting, turn taking, and interacting with peers, transitioning between activities and spaces, tolerating others in close proximity.