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Cool, Calm & Connected for High Schoolers

Cool, Calm & Connected for High Schoolers is for high school students ages 15-18 who have an autism spectrum disorder or a related developmental disability and have adequate self-control with peers. Members will learn and practice ways to reduce anxiety and how to speak and interact positively with peers, family members and teachers. Led by Kate Wissman, LCSW-C, this group is offered Tuesdays, Jan. 28 - April 8; 5:30-6:20 p.m. at JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville, MD. The cost is $75 per session (May be insurance-reimbursable.) Pre-screening required: complete online screening form at www.jssa.org/forms select Social Skills Group Screening Form (below Inquiry and Screening Department Forms), complete and email to contactus@jssa.org or for most secure method, fax to 301.468.1862.

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