Clinical Programs

Social Skills Groups

The Seaver Center conducts social skills groups for moderately impaired and high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorders periodically throughout the year. A comprehensive intake evaluation is used to identify individual social skills strengths and weaknesses. Behavioral and cognitive/behavioral treatment methods are used to teach the recognition and interpretation of social/emotional cues, conversational skills, anxiety-management, and peer interaction skills. Social skills goals are promoted through direct instruction, daily homework, teacher consultation, and parent training. Director: Latha Soorya, Ph.D., B.C.B.A.

• New Groups starting: Ages 6-8 and Ages 10-13
• Call Jade Rusoff at (212) 241-3692 for more information

Diagnostic Assessment

An extensive evaluation involving psychiatric, diagnostic, neuropsychological, and neuropsychiatric assessment is available to confirm the diagnosis and functional status of the autistic patient. Private treatment services include in-depth diagnostic evaluations, discussion of current trends in the field, provision of an individualized treatment plan, follow-up medical management, and consultation with other medical professionals involved in a patient's treatment.