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Miriam Learning Center

Winter/Spring 2014 ProgramsSession I : January 20 – March 15

Session II : March 24 – May 17

Early Childhood ServicesFor children ages 3 to 5 who benefit from a 4:1 student ratio

MONDAYS 4:45-5:45 | Social Skills Training Group Session I: 6 Weeks $222 Session II: 8 Weeks $295

Children with communication at the sentence level can learn the nuances of social communication in this exciting social skills group facilitated by a language therapist. Parents may observe the group through a one-way mirror.

TUESDAYS 5:00-6:00 | Sensory and Gross Motor OT Group Both Sessions: 8 weeks $295 each session

This occupational therapy group is an economical and fun way for your child to get sensory input and improve gross motor skills while interacting with peers.

WEDNESDAYS 4:30-5:30 | Music Therapy Group Both Sessions: 8 weeks $295 each session

Our certified music therapist can help improve academic, social and emotional goals through song, dance, and musical instruments.

Miriam: The Learning Disability ExpertsMiriam offers year-round educational, diagnostic and therapeutic services for children ages 3-18 with average to above average cognitive abilities. Our students demonstrate struggles in the classroom due to complex learning disabilities, ADHD, high functioning autism spectrum disorders, speech and language disorders, fine and gross motor delays, and social communication disorders. Our range of available programs includes:

Full-day independent, special education school for children Pre-K through 8th grade

IQ, psycho-educational, gifted, psychological, speech/language and occupational therapy testing

Speech/language, occupational and music therapies

Counseling and behavior management Social skills training Individualized tutoring with special

education teachers SPIRE, REWARDS reading, TouchMath,

and Step-Up-To-Writing tutoring Therapeutic recreational classes In-school special education and therapy

support Summer academic and therapy camps

Miriam also offers need-based financial assistance for many of its programs. Please contact us to find out if your family might qualify.

LEARNING CENTER WINTER/SPRING 2014 PROGRAMS

Session I :: January 20 – March 15 (No classes on 1/20, 2/17, 2/20)

Session II :: March 24 – May 17

Register by calling

314-961-1500 or visit

miriamstl.org

NEW INSIDE: MIZZOU Social Skills Research

OpportunityParticipants

needed!

School-Age ServicesMusicAdapted Private Music Lessons Guitar, electronic keyboard, and singing lessons, 30 minutes each with music teachers and certified music therapists. By appointment only 3:30-7:00 pm; Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. No class 1/20, 2/17, 2/20. Missed classes will not be made up.

6 weeks $147 7 weeks $170 8 weeks $195 Private Music Therapy Students spend sessions interacting with certified music therapists. By appointment only Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.

30 minutes $60 each session

Occupational Therapy GroupsFor ages 5 and upTuesdays 6:00-7:00 | Sensory and Gross Motor OT Group Thursdays 6:30-7:30 | Sensory and Gross Motor OT GroupBoth Sessions: 8 weeks $295 each session

Your child can get socialization training, receive sensory input, and improve gross motor skills all in one fun occupational therapy group.

Social Skills GroupsNEW SOCIAL SKILLS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-10! PARTICIPANTS NEEDEDMondays 6:00-7:00 pm and Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm 10 Weeks Cost: $395 January 20-31 (Pre-assessment by appointment) February 3-April 19 (Classes) April 28-May 10 (Post-assessment by appointment)

This is an established social skills research project through the University of Missouri-Columbia’s College of Education, National Institutes of Health, and Miriam. Beginning February 3rd, for 10 weeks, children, age 8 to 10, with at least average cognitive abilities, and who have high functioning autism or Asperger’s can receive 20 sessions of research-based social skills training. The project consists of pre and post diagnostics and two hours of weekly social skills training.

Students receive instruction, opportunities to practice skills, and feedback on issues related to social perspective taking, conversational skills and problem solving. The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders housed this research for five years for adolescents. Research shows promising gains for participants using this model.

Only 6 participants will be selected. Skills build on the previous class so children must be able to attend all sessions or they will need to make up missed classes. Call 314.961.1500 to discuss the project. Pre-assessments begin the week of January 20th.

Social Pragmatic Skills Training Both Sessions: 8 weeks $295 each session

Using Michele Garcia Winner’s Think Social curriculum, students ages 5-14 with Autism learn to share space with others, think about others in the shared environment, and regulate one’s own behavior to other people’s thoughts or experiences. This is a research-based program that has proven to improve social skills. Our model includes direct instruction, play-based activities, modeling, videotaping, social stories, and other methods to reinforce the “skill of the day.” One skill may be addressed over several sessions. Ten minutes of a sensory diet is incorporated into each session. We require that parents come into the classroom the last 10 minutes of each session to ensure parents are able to follow through with lessons throughout the week. All classes meet one hour per week. Children must benefit from a 4:1 student to teacher ratio in order to participate. Call for available days and times. Social Skills for Children with ADHD and Challenging Behaviors Session I: $695 Additional 8 week Sessions: $500

Using cognitive-behavioral therapy; parents, a licensed therapist, and the child work together on one behavior for 8 weeks, to improve compliance, impulsivity, or the ability to get along with peers and family members. Children must be ages 4-12 and will meet in groups of two with a therapist for one hour each week to work on social skills. Parents meet privately with the therapist every week for one hour to improve upon the targeted goal. Call for available days and times.

C.O.P.E. Social Skills Training for Teens Both Sessions: $295 each sessionC.O.P.E. is a research based social skills training for teens ages 14-18 with social challenges. The program involves goal setting, emotional regulation strategies, exploring ways to make friends, strategies to handle bullying, and addressing other issues that impact teens. This is a perfect for children who have average to above average cognitive abilities and learning disabilities, ADHD or Asperger’s. The class meets for one hour each week. Call for available days and times.

Register by calling 314-961-1500 or visit

miriamstl.org

6:00-7:00 | Adapted DanceBoth Sessions: 8 weeks $195 each sessionLearn ballet, jazz and simple choreography. A performance for family ends the session. This is perfect for children with an autism spectrum disorder. Children may bring an aide if they require more than a 4:1 student to staff ratio.

WEDNESDAYS3:30-4:30 | More Legos 4:30-5:30 | More LegosBoth Sessions: 8 weeks $195 each sessionBuild projects with your friends and have free time to use your own imagination.

3:30-4:30 | Computer KeyboardingBoth Sessions: 8 weeks $195 each sessionLearn to type accurately and quickly with an interactive typing program. Occupational therapy staff will help improve hand muscle movement. Sensory breaks will be given during each hour session.

4:30-5:30 | Science Madness (New!)Both Sessions: 8 weeks $195 each sessionBecome a mad scientist and explore science through different hands-on experiments.

THURSDAYS3:30-4:30 | Homework Help (New!) Tuesdays and ThursdaysBoth Sessions: 8 weeks $260 each sessionSpecial education teachers help students complete homework assignments. Drop in on one or both days each week for help.

3:30-4:30 | More Legos 4:30-5:30 | More LegosSession I: 7 weeks $171Session II: 8 weeks $195Build projects with your friends and have free time to use your own imagination.

3:30-4:30 | Make It and Bake It (New!) 4:30-5:30 | Make It and Bake ItSession I: 7 weeks $171Cook yummy baked treats to take home and share with your family.

3:30-4:30 | Cooking with Candy (New!) 4:30-5:30 | Cooking with CandySession II: 8 weeks $195Incorporate your favorite candy morsels into different treats that you take home.

Therapeutic Recreation GroupsFor children ages 5 to 18 who benefit from a 4:1 or 5:1 student to staff ratio

MONDAYS 3:30-4:30 | Miriam Girls Club (New!) Session I: 6 weeks $147Session II: 8 weeks $195Be a part of the Miriam Girls Club. Join your friends in different discussions and activities designed to improve self esteem and confidence.

3:30-4:30 | Become a Circus Performer4:30-5:30 | Become a Circus PerformerSession I: 6 weeks $147Session II: 8 weeks $195Learn to juggle, tumble and perform other circus acts with professionals from Circus Harmony, from the St. Louis City Museum. A performance for family ends the session.

3:30-4:30 | Chess Club Session I: 6 weeks $25*Session II: 8 weeks $25*A St. Louis Chess Club instructor guides this great club for novices and experts. *The Chess Club is sponsored through the generosity of a private benefactor.

TUESDAYS 3:30-4:30 | Homework Help (New!) Tuesdays and Thursdays Both Sessions: 8 weeks $260 each sessionSpecial education teachers help students complete homework assignments. Drop in on one or both days each week for help.

3:30-4:30 | Educational Games (New!)Both Sessions: 8 weeks $195 each sessionWork on memory, math, and reading skills with a special education teacher and educational computer and board games.

4:00-5:00 | Gaming Group Both Sessions: 8 weeks $195 each sessionJoin other guys who share your interests in gaming, battling Beyblades, exchanging Pokeman and Yugioh cards. 5:00-6:00 | Noncompetitive Sports Both Sessions: 8 weeks $195 each sessionLearn to play hockey, soccer, basketball, and other games.