West Metro Learning Connections, Inc. Minnesota Centers for Autism and Asperger Syndrome Social Skills Development in Minneapolis, St. Paul MN metro area

Welcome to West Metro Learning Connections,

Centers For Social Skills Development and Support.

SUMMER 2008!

Find our Registration form on the “Downloads” page of our website. Term runs 8 weeks: June 16^th – August 15^th (no groups the week of June 30^th – July 4^th).

Summer Social Skills Therapy groups run from 1 ½ - 4 hours and meet in the morning or afternoon. Elementary groups meet twice a week and Chat ‘N Chill & Teens meet once a week. Registration forms include days and times classes are offered.

Camp Connections Day Camp can be half day or full day. Camp Connections is Monday-Thursday. Fridays are day-long Excellent Adventures. Extended dates are available for Camp and Adventures.

Serving children through young adults identified with or demonstrating characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder, social skill needs and/or Related Conditions.

(A diagnosis is not required to attend, however, we specialize in working with individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. Some Related Conditions and behaviors that we work with are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Avoidance, Learning Disabilities, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tourette Syndrome, and Sensory Integration Disorder.)

Mission Statement

The primary mission of West Metro Learning Connections, Inc., is to connect children through young adults identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other conditions that affect social communication and interaction skills with life-essential skills to enhance their personal well-being, their relationships and their social understanding to enable them to participate successfully in their communities. We achieve this mission through increasing social cognition and improving social communication and interaction skills, self-management, emotional, and independent living skills by providing therapeutic education, therapeutic recreation, guided social and work experiences, training, coaching, and consultation. In addition, West Metro Learning Connections, Inc., seeks to provide clients with knowledge, awareness, and insight into themselves, including their uniqueness, gifts, and needs, thus giving them opportunities to reach their potential to flourish as happy, successful, confident individuals.

For a complete listing of offerings and prices, see our Download Page.