BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Date: \;Saturday January 5th\, 2013\nLocation: \;Temp le Sholom in Broomall\, PA (located off I-476)\nTime: \;10:00-12:00\ nPresenter: \;Ryan Wexelblatt\, MSS\nTopic: \;Improving social s kills and social thinking skills for children diagnosed with ADHD\, Aspe rger's and high-functioning autism spectrum diagnoses.\nWhat is commonly referred to as social skill deficits are actually learning gaps in soci al cognition. Social cognition is the ability to think in a social conte xt and apply social skills relevant to the situation. In order for child ren to improve their social skills they must be taught how to develop th eir social cognition. The vast majority of social skills training method s teach rote memorization of "surface skills"\, not thinking skills. Thi s presentation will help you to understand the foundation of social lear ning needs and what can be done to help improve social cognition. Ryan W exelblatt is the Founder and Director of Camp Sequoia and Sequoia Kids P rogram which serve children and adolescents who present with social lear ning needs. Camp Sequoia and Sequoia Kids utilize Michelle Garcia Winner 's Social Thinking framework. RSVP requested but not required. Please co ntact office@camp-sequoia.com for directions or to RSVP. URL:http://limerick.patch.com/events/presentation-improving-social-skills -for-children-diagnosed-with-adhd-aspergers-and-high-functioning-autism- diagnoses-fca76003 SUMMARY:Presentation: Improving social skills for children diagnosed with ADHD\, Aspergers and high-functioning autism diagnoses LOCATION:55 Church Ln\, Broomall\, PA 19008: 55 Church Ln\, Broomall\, PA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR