The Open Door Autism Clinic
Olympia, Washington
Winter SESSION 2009
Begins January 5th, 2010
Free initial Screenings are provided to determine the appropriate class placement. Call for an intake appointment.....
360-888-0660
*Fees are being increased for 2010
Weekly Social Cognitive Social Groups for Preschool age through Adult
Group size ranges from two to six, depending on the social development of the participants
Director and Autism Therapist Patricia Gee, M.Ed, is a Wash. State Registered Counselor, and has professional experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist providing communication therapy to individuals with autism since 1975. She will be personally providing Autism Social Cognitive Therapy and leading the classes. To register or to find out more information about the classes, call the clinic at 360-888-0660 or email her at PattyJGee@comcast.net.
Social skill classes are available for preschool and kindergarten through adult age individuals, with the curriculum based upon the work and curriculum guidance of Michelle Garcia-Winner. (www.socialthinking.com)
Students are assigned to an appropriate class following a free screening with Patty Gee, where she determines each participants social and communication levels. This information is used to assign the individual to an appropriate three or four member group.
For those individuals attending social groups,
intensive one to one communication/behavior weekly therapy is also available upon request.
The Clinic is a self-pay facility, but does accept DDD payment for those who qualify.