The Spotlight Program

The Spotlight Program fosters the development of social-emotional competence and confidence. Our program provides an array of opportunities and therapeutic services for youth ages 3-22 who struggle to navigate the social world. This includes youth with Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, High Functioning Autism, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders and other related diagnoses.;Spotlight utilizes a unique, three-part model to facilitate social growth.;1. Developing trust and alliance between participants and staff to create safe, positive and fun relationships then using those relationships to facilitate social learning.;2. Using drama, theater and improvisation activities to provide a context for experiential social pragmatic learning.;3. Creating strong, intrinsic motivation by incorporating participants’ special interests into group activities.;The Spotlight Program is dedicated to the empowerment of youth and their families by responding to their evolving needs with specialized and enriched social programming.;We currently offer the following programs;Take One therapeutic play-based pragmatic skills groups utilize music, movement, drama, and play activities to encourage children ages 3-5 to learn and practice social skills and have fun being part of a group.;On Cue groups encourage children ages 6-9 to learn and practice social skills in an activities-based setting, facilitating interaction and play amongst peers and counselors. Curriculum is focused is on play, friendship building, energy regulation and understanding perspective.;Social Scenes are therapeutic, drama-based social pragmatics groups for youth ages 9-22 with social-emotional challenges such as Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and related diagnoses.;Next Stage groups, for teens and young adults ages 14-22 transitioning into adulthood, address skills such as independence, self awareness and identity, community living, understanding dating and relationships, education, employment and more.;Auxiliary Programming, including: Pizza and Video Game Nights, Teens Night Out recreational events, and more!