Spring 2022

#FriendshipGoals: Practicing the Art of Making Friends

This interactive social skills group is modeled after the PEERS curriculum and is for high school students with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) or other social challenges. In-class and community-based instruction provides an opportunity to learn and practice important social skills. To promote day-to-day application of the skills learned in this program, social coaches are required to participate in the program alongside each student. A social coach may be a family member, counselor, or any other person involved in the student’s social life. Each week during the program the students will meet both together and separately from the social coaches, each learning relevant skills to complement each other.

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Facilitated by Jen Frakes MA, BCBA, Mary Pelich-Kelly MS and Joy Ferry MS, COTA/L
Date: Mondays, Feb. 28-May 9, 2022, 6-8 p.m. (No class on March 7, 2022)
Fee: $499
Call 217-786-2430 to register for the program or to ask questions.

Informational Session — Attend a free information session on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, 6-7 p.m. via Zoom to learn more about the program, ask questions, and meet the instructors. Register now for this informational session.

Chocolate!

Mixed, melted, dipped and baked. Spend the day creating decadent desserts from all forms of chocolate.

• Instructor: Jolene Lamb
• Date: Saturday, Feb., 12, 2022
• Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1121
• Course Codes and Fees: YES 500-13, $49

Tricks Class – Kids & Canines

Do you have an animal loving kiddo and a calm, docile, friendly doggie? Bring them out for some trick training fun! Please bring six-foot leather or nylon leash, flat buckle collar, hip pouch or other hands-free treat bag, extra tasty tiny treats, a responsible adult helper and a lawn chair. On the first day of class, the instructor will review your leash and harness to ensure they are appropriate. If you have questions about the supply list, email dmaffrunti@gmail.com. When registering, fee for an adult with one child is $55. Parent and child must register at the same time.

• Instructor: Dana Affrunti
• Date: Saturday, April 2-May 7, 2022
• Time: 3-4 p.m.
• Location: Outdoor shelter west of Sangamon Hall, OD10
• Fee: $55
• Course Code: 19 and over, CEW 301-05; ages 8-18, YES 301-01

Sushi Roll

The art of making sushi starts with making the perfect rice. Practice chopping assorted veggies and cooked seafood before rolling up California, Hawaiian and spicy tuna rolls. Dessert sushi roll included.

• Instructor: Tracy Stout
• Date: Saturday, April 16, 2022
• Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Location: Workforce Careers Center, Room 1107
• Course Codes and Fees: YES 500-14, $49