The assignment will focus on an organization of choice that has group work as pa

The assignment will focus on an organization of choice that has group work as pa
The assignment will focus on an organization of choice that has group work as part of its services and mission for the organization.
1) Choose your organization that runs groups. https://autismtherapies.com/locations/losangeles/
2) Complete research on this type of group (online, etc.)
Autism Therapies runs a group called Social Skills Groups with the following goal:
Having the ability to develop friendships, and socialize at school and in the community is of significant importance in life. Our social skills groups and programs can be instrumental to a child’s development in establishing friendships, building confidence, and pursuing interests.
Home
We work with your child 1:1 in your home for a prescribed number of hours per week. An extensive evaluation of your child’s present levels will initially be conducted in order to determine appropriate goals and intervention strategies. Programs are individualized based on your child’s unique interests and strengths and sessions are often incorporated into your typically occurring family routines. Home sessions are designed to be naturalistic and may work on several areas (e.g., social, play, communication) or be more specific if your child needs help with a particular skill (e.g., toilet training).
School
Designed for your child to be successful in an academic setting with their peers. We focus on maximizing their learning opportunities throughout the day by providing 1:1 support to help your child meet their academic, social and behavioral goals.
Community
ABA can be implemented in your family’s day-to-day life. This may include going to the park, trips to the grocery store, or anywhere else life takes you.
Social Skills Groups
Having the ability to develop friendships, socialize at school and in the community are of significant importance in life. Our social skills groups and programs can be instrumental to a child’s development of establishing friendships, building confidence, and pursuing interests.
Learning Centers
Learning Center services are delivered 1:1 with a trained behavior interventionist at an intensity of 25 hours per week. Initial and ongoing assessment allows our staff to identify and address current needs as they relate to communication, social skills, self-help skills, and problem behavior. AST Learning Centers resemble typical school environments with areas designated for group activities, play centers, and table based instruction.
Adult and Teen Services
Our intention is to be a guide and resource for every stage of your family’s needs. The teen years present new opportunities and challenges as individuals move into this new and often confusing developmental phase. Some of the benefits of services at this stage can include the evolution of your child’s interests and personal choice to address the emerging need for independence and job readiness.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) is part of our multidisciplinary approach, and helps children with developmental delays and disabilities learn to perform the activities of daily life such as eating, dressing, and playing with friends.
(Offered on a limited basis at some locations.)
Speech/Language Therapy
Speech and language therapy can also be part of a multidisciplinary approach. Challenges with speech are a common sign that a child might need supportive services.
Psych/Diagnostic Services
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children suspected of having autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Counseling Services
We offer Play Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family/Couples Therapy and Life Skills.
3) You are now running this group. Create a treatment plan for how you would run this group along with choosing the appropriate theoretical orientation(psychoanalytic) for this type of group. You are the group leader so you have the freedom to choose how you will create the treatment plan. Just make sure that you are including research throughout to support all of it.
4) Include interventions and goals for each session (Include 5 group sessions for your treatment plan)
How would you get the word out about this group, focusing on legal and ethical points?
Think about the case assignment to assist you to ensure that you are covering all your bases and that all informed consent forms and policies are clearly present. How are you as the leader in this group? What role do you play?
1 source:
https://medcraveonline.com/JPCPY/theoretical-basis-of-the-psychoanalytic-approach-to-psychotherapy-of-autism.html