ECHIDNAS is dedicated to improving the social skills of young people with Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. Our focus is guiding teens into young adulthood through the difficult and confusing social pathways in our society. Our services include:
The Teen Group
- Students age 13 through high school graduation
- Moderator led
- Supporing Parent Network
The Young Adult Group
- Young Adults age 18 – 24
- Moderator led
- Supporting Parent Network
Parent Network
- For Parents with children involved in our social skills groups
- Supporting Website for parents
Monthly Outings
- Both groups have monthly outing that emphasize social interaction with each other and the world at large
- Sometimes groups are combined, and sometimes groups are on their own
- Usually, monthly outing are family events – meaning parents and siblings are welcome