Connections offers training in social skills for young adults with mild-to-moderate special needs. Connections is a weekly social skills course designed for young adults who received services in high school for mild-to-moderate special needs in the area of social skills.
The goal of the course is to help students with special needs develop and practice social skills so they can connect with others and with their community in a positive way. In addition, to encourage students to develop a social life, Connections provides valuable information about how to participate in community activities and use community resources. We will offer instruction in social skills and appropriate social interaction, and provide opportunities for students to practice those skills with each other.
Students will also learn how to plan, organize and get involved in community activities. We will focus on topics related to enhancing self-awareness, building relationships and creating a social life. Role-playing, open forums and small group interaction keep students engaged in class.
In addition, twice a month students participate in a social activity in the community that they select and plan. Connections courses are held from 7 to p. Students meet on the JCCC campus every other week. They meet in the community for a social activity on the other weeks. Some community activities may begin earlier than 7 p. Students may enroll if they are young adults, have difficulty making appropriate social decisions and are able to:. The activity fee is collected on the first night of class.
The Connections course is currently open to previous and new students. New students must be accepted by the instructors prior to being approved to enroll. To see if you qualify for this program, email instructors Susan Fisher and Laurie Rue.
