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CONVERSATION SKILLS MINI SERIES

A six-week social skills class offered for students in 5th-12th grade who are interested in learning conversational skills for connecting with peers. Students are taught targeted social skills through instruction, role-play demonstrations, and have the opportunity to practice newly learned skills with other peers in the class. This mini series presents information from select lessons in the PEERS® for Adolescents social skills program. Parent training is not provided for mini series classes but parents/caregivers are invited to attend the last ten minutes of each class to hear a summary of the information presented.

 

This mini series may be appropriate for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, social pragmatic communication disorder, anxiety, or other social difficulties.

TOPICS OF INSTRUCTION

  • Trading information

  • Starting and entering conversations

  • Maintaining reciprocal conversations

  • Exiting conversations

  • Appropriate conversation topics

  • Appropriate use of humor

  • Electronic communication

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Prospective families can call (414) 436-0883 or email info@elevate-wi.com to schedule a free phone screen to assess whether the Conversation Skills Mini Series is appropriate for their child.

UPCOMING CLASS INFORMATION

 

Registration is now open for our summer 2026 PEERS® for Adolescents Conversation Skills Mini Series classes.

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​Summer Class Dates: 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22

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Class Time: Students in grades 5-12 meet in-person from 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

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Location: Hartland, WI

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