Who We Help

What does the person affected by Social Cognitive Challenges look like?

• Usually sits alone at lunchtime or recess
• Can't find a comfortable place for him/herself during group time collaboration in class
• Refuses to join a club or activity
• Very little interest in sports, especially team sports
• Not invited to birthday parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16's and other social events, and is unfortunately aware of this
• Unable to initiate plans with peers
• Unable to maintain conversations and friendships
• Difficulty "reading" his listener
• Poor eye contact
• Speaks tirelessly about a topic that interests only him/her
• His/her best friend is a video game or laptop
• Exhibits inappropriate language/behavior regardless of his/her surroundings
• Difficulty transitioning from activity to activity without a tantrum, opposition or "meltdown."