YOUTH IN SYNC (YIS)
-Bridging The Social GapYIS is a weekend program that renders help to adolescents between the
ages of 13-18 who have problems with social skills and social cognition. The
program’s core philosophy is to provide a nurturing and safe environment where
adolescents can learn and rehearse the art of socialization. Also, parent’s
participation is an integral component of the program.
Stage two Assessment Plan was derived from the needs of the targeted
population. Adolescents who have social skills deficits are more likely to have low
self esteem, poor communication skills and inadequate social or group
interaction. Therefore, the group came up with a questionnaire that addresses
these three issues. A portion of the questionnaire includes an activity interest
checklist. It is a method to determine activities that would be of interest to these
kind of population. According to the survey conducted, majority of the
adolescents were unconfident with communicating with peers and doesn’t seem
to interact or relate with others. The adolescents were very interested with most
of the activities on the checklist.
GOALS:
 During the nine-month program, majority of young people should be able to
hold a conversation and relate with peers.
 Over the course of the program, adolescents will increase their self-esteem.
 All twelve adolescents will be able to improve forming friendships.
PLANNED ACTIVITIES:
Games- Social BingoDr. Playwell’s Game of Social SuccessMountaineering- is a game where players are a team trying for the
summit. It develops cooperation, thinking skills,
observation skills, consulting others, coping skills and
communication.
The Questions- is a collection of questions that will allow individuals to
practice important social communication skills.
Scripting- provides young people with opportunities to practice valuable
social skills through a script approach. Students assumes the
character in each script as they dramatize situations
presented.
I will like myself A to Z- Promotes self- esteem.
Friendship Quilt- Get to know other people. This is a good way to
make new friends.
Social Skills 4 Life- To assess individual social skills and learn
appropriate social manners.
Field Trips-Go to an amusement park- An opportunity for students to practice
their social skills such as waiting for their turns or
the ability to ask for direction or information.
Visit museums- will promote social cognition through interacting and
sharing and exchanging ideas.
Watch movies in theaters- Also a good way to apply social skills that
has been learned in the classroom.
Sensory Stimulation- Dance- gives students an opportunity to socialize with
others.
Arts and Crafts- gives students a sense of accomplishment.
Family Fun Night- shows support from family members which motivates
students.
Needs Assessment Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Grade/Year Level:
1. What are the things you like about yourself?
2. Which do you like better, working in group or working by yourself?
3. What do you do when you feel sad or lonely?
4. Do you have friends in school?
5. How do you feel about talking to your classmates in school: (check one):
____ Confident
____ Shy
Activity Interest Checklist:
Put a check ( ) mark on the appropriate box.
ACTIVITY
VERY
INTERESTED
A LITTLE BIT
INTERESTED
NOT
INTERESTED
AT ALL
ART (DRAWING
AND PAINTING)
CRAFTS
DANCING
DRAMA
GAMES
SINGING
SWIMMING
WATCHING
MOVIES
SPORTS
LISTENING TO
MUSIC
Write other activities that interest you that are not listed above?
Weekly Schedule
Saturday:
Room
Time
Activity
Staff
Class Room
12:00-01:00 pm
Game ( Social Bingo)
Student Volunteers
Class Room
01:00-02:00 pm
Watch Video (Raise
your Voice)
Student Volunteers
Cafeteria
02:00-03:00 pm
Getting to know you
(snack time)
Activity Director
Art Room
03:00-04:00 pm
Arts and Crafts
(Stain-a-frame
project)
Activity Director and
A Student Volunteer
Art Room
04:00-05:00 pm
Arts and Crafts (Hand
me a Note)
Activity Director and
A Student Volunteer
Cafeteria
05:00-06:00 pm
Socialization Hour
(Dinner)
Activity Director and
A Student Volunteer
Class Room
06:00-07:30 pm
Music
Student Volunteers
Class Room
07:30-08:00 pm
Reflection (write
down thoughts and
share it with the
group)
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
room
time
activity
staff
Class Room
12;00-01:00 pm
Game (Dr. Playwell‘s
Game of Social
Success)
Student Volunteers
Gym
01:00-02:00 pm
Physical fitness
Activity Director and
A student Volunteer
Cafeteria
02:00-03:00 pm
Getting to know you
(Snack time)
Student Volunteers
Art Room
03:00-04:00 pm
Arts and Crafts
(Sports Sand
Painting Sheets)
Activity Director and
A Student Volunteer
Swimming Pool
04:00-05:00 pm
Swimming
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
Cafeteria
05:00-06:00 pm
Socialization Hour
(Dinner)
Activity Director and
A student Volunteer
Class Room
06:00-07:30 pm
Dance
Student Volunteers
Class Room
07:30-08:00 pm
Reflection (write
down thoughts and
share it with the
group)
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers.
Note: Every third Saturday of the month is Field Trip Day
room
time
activity
staff
To be determine
(TBD)
12:00-01:00 pm
Visit the Museum
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
TBD
01:00-02:00 pm
Visit the Museum
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
TBD
02:00-03:00 pm
Food Fest
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
TBD
03:00-04:00 pm
Go to the Park
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
TBD
04:00-05:00 pm
Go to the Park
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
TBD
05:00-06:00 pm
Food Fest
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
TBD
06:00-07:30 pm
Watch Movie in
Theaters
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
TBD
07:30-08:00 pm
Reflection
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
Note: Every Last Saturday of the month is family fun night
room
time
activity
staff
Class Room
12:00-01:00 pm
Games (Loaded
Questions)
Student Volunteers
Class Room
01:00-02:00 pm
Watch Video
Student Volunteers
Cafeteria
02:00-03:00 pm
Getting to Know You
(Snack time)
Student Volunteers
Art Room
03:00-04:00 pm
Arts and Crafts
(Mosaics
Suncatchers)
Activity Director and
A Student Volunteer
Art Room
04:00-05:00 pm
Arts and Crafts
( Friendship
Bracelets)
Activity Director and
A Student Volunteer
Class Room
05:00-06:00 pm
Family Fun Night
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
Class Room
06:00-07:30 pm
Family Fun Night
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers.
Class Room
07:30-08:00 pm
Reflection
Activity Director and
Student Volunteers
Outcome Assessment Instrument:
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Grade/Year Level:
1. How would you describe yourself to others?
2. How do you feel about starting a conversation with others:
Check One:
______ Shy
______ Confident
3. How often do you feel lonely:
Check One:
______ Always
______ Sometimes
______ Rarely
4. What activity did you like the most?Why?
5. Did you make new friends? If so, How many?
Sample Group Protocol:
Description: Social Skills Group for Adolescents with problems in
Social Cognition and Social Skills.
Structure: The group will meet every Saturday for eight hours from 12:00 pm to
8:00 pm. The group will be held on the Class room, Art room, and
Cafeteria.
Goals: Through participation in this group, students will learn:
1. To increase interaction and participation in group activities.
2. To increase self-esteem by acknowledging positive qualities about
oneself.
3. To initiate conversation with others.
Referral Criteria: Any Adolescents with Social Skills and Social Cognition
problems may join the group.
Materials and Resources: Handout of Social Bingo, Video Tape-Raise Your
Voice, paint brush, stain, frame and a white sheet of paper.
Methodology: Group members will play games, watch a video and do an arts
and Crafts activity. Activity Leader and Volunteer students are
going to teach and supervise the clients in groups. However,
each individual will be encourage to do the activities
independently.
Role of the Leader: The Activity Director will select activities that promotes
social skills and that adolescents find interesting. Leader
will provide materials and demonstrate the process of the
activity. She/He is responsible for maintaining safety in the
environment. Encouraging collaboration
from students is also one of the Leader’s responsibility.
Evaluation: Pretest and Post test to assess progress in students.
Works Cited
Autism and Asperger‘s Help- Dr. Jeffrey Felixbrod “Autism Treatment Associates”.
<http://www.treatmentforautism.com>.
LDOnline. “Behavior Management, Getting to the bottom of Social Skills
Deficits”.<http://www.ldonline.org>.
NASP Center. “NASP Center Fact sheets”. <http://www.naspcenter.org>.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. “NINDS Asperger Syndrome
Information Page”. <http://www.ninds.nih.gov>.
The
O.A.S.I.S.
“Online
Asperger
Syndrome
Information
and
Support”.
<http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/>.
The Shelton School-Dallas, Texas. “Outreach Center”. <http://www.shelton.org>.