Teen Social Club
For Ages 13 to 17
Kick Back with Friends!
After a long day of school, relax and connect with friends in the Teen Social Club! The middle and high school years are a challenge for everyone, as relationships move from the playground to relationship-based friendships that depend on reading social cues, communication, and emotional reciprocity, all things that can be difficult for someone who lives with Autism and other developmental disabilities. As a result, ASGA offers a Social Club for Teens aged 13 to 17 who are looking to make friends and have fun!
When Is Teen Social Club?
We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Every Month | 7-8 PM
Mix of Virtual & In-Person Meetups
Upcoming Activities:
The Teen Club meets virtually and in person. The Club is active from September to May and will take a break over the summer. List of fall activities coming soon.
**Zoom meeting invite is emailed to participants 2 days before each meeting. An electronic device equipped with a microphone and camera is required to participate using the Zoom platform. Turning the camera on when the Club meets is optional.
What to Expect
By being a member of this group, participants will:
- Reinforce social skills, like turn-taking and showing interest in others’ ideas.
- Have fun together by participating in social activities through a virtual and in-person format.
- Interact in a pleasant environment where individuals can share their interests.
- Respect the differences and similarities between other individuals.
- Develop friendships that will hopefully continue outside of the Club.
Reminder:
This social club is intended to foster friendships in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. It is not intended as therapy or treatment for Autism or any mental health or physical disorder. The Autism Society of Greater Akron is not able to provide medical or psychotherapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The Teen Social Club is free and limited to 15 participants with strong verbal abilities.
Meet the Leaders:
Elise Clawson
Elise is a 2023 graduate from Miami University, with a major in education studies and a minor in art history.
Since graduation I’ve been back in the Akron area and working as a paraprofessional in Akron Public Schools! When I’m not busy working I can be found hiking, kayaking, reading, or at the yoga studio!
Guidelines to Participate:
- Must be 13-17 years old.
- Respect the other members in the group. Listen to their ideas and allow them to finish talking before you begin.
- Different opinions or interests are OK. We are all entitled to our own point of view.
- What is said in Club meetings, stays in the Club!
- Respect everyone’s physical or mental differences.
- Please identify yourself every time you speak (because some members are not using video).
- Please silence all electronics during virtual meetups.
- This is a closed Club. Anyone who has not registered to be a part of the ASGA Teen Social Club (outside friends, siblings, etc.) is not permitted to participate.
- If a participant is unwilling to be courteous with others in the Club or refuses to follow the Club guidelines, his/her parents will be notified, and membership in the Club will be suspended.
- Make new friends and have fun!
Social Clubs made possible by grants from:
