West Metro Learning Connections, Inc. Minnesota Centers for Autism and Asperger Syndrome Social Skills Development in Minneapolis, St. Paul MN metro area

Welcome to West Metro Learning Connections,

Centers For Social Skills Development and Support--Helping Kids Fit In

The Autism Society of Minnesota is a fiscal sponsor for a WMLC scholarship fund.

If you would like to help a qualified individual receive a scholarship for social skills therapy or therapeutic recreation, please write a check made out to the Autism Society of Minnesota and put West Metro Learning Connections on the memo line.

100% of the contribution will be applied to tuition for someone who would otherwise be unable to receive the benefit of this vital therapy. Send the check to WMLC for tracking purposes, then we will forward it to the Autism Society of Minnesota, so you will be able to receive a tax deduction for this charitable contribution.

Winter 2008 - 2009

Find our Course Offering/Registration form on the “Downloads” page of our website. Fall Term runs 8 weeks: December 8, 2008 through February 14, 2009 in EXCELSIOR (no groups December 21- January 4.)

Winter Social Skills Therapy groups run from 1 ½ - 5 hours and meet in the evening or on Saturdays. Groups meet once a week. See course offerings on download page for days and times classes are offered.

Friday Excellent Adventures are offered between terms and Saturday Sleepovers are held monthly.

*Friday night Teen SATELLITE GROUP IN SAVAGE!*

**Satellite Groups in WOODBURY in the works! Contact Janet Gressman at 952-474-0227 x 206 to indicate interest.**

Serving children through young adults identified with or demonstrating characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder, social skill needs and/or Related Conditions.

(A diagnosis is not required to attend, however, we specialize in working with individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. Some Related Conditions and behaviors that we work with are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Avoidance, Learning Disabilities, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tourette Syndrome, and Sensory Integration Disorder.)

Mission Statement

The primary mission of West Metro Learning Connections, Inc., is to connect children through young adults identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other conditions that affect social communication and interaction skills with life-essential skills to enhance their personal well-being, their relationships and their social understanding to enable them to participate successfully in their communities. We achieve this mission through increasing social cognition and improving social communication and interaction skills, self-management, emotional, and independent living skills by providing therapeutic education, therapeutic recreation, guided social and work experiences, training, coaching, and consultation. In addition, West Metro Learning Connections, Inc., seeks to provide clients with knowledge, awareness, and insight into themselves, including their uniqueness, gifts, and needs, thus giving them opportunities to reach their potential to flourish as happy, successful, confident individuals.

For a complete listing of offerings and prices, see our Download Page.