The Social Learning Center, LLC
6 Services to Support Growth & Development
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Growing Social supports the developmental needs of children ages 3 to 7 through both individual and group-based services.
We help foster essential social and emotional skills—both within the child and their broader family system. Our integrated approach is rooted in the power of play, which we recognize as a primary means of communication for young children.
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A variety of social cognition groups that incorporate Social Thinking Methodology, community-based outings, in the moment teachable opportunities, and a strong parent involvement. We offer groups from adolescents up through young adulthood.
We have 3 trimesters offered: Fall groups, Winter/Spring, and Summer. The length of the group varies depending on the time of year and the type of group.
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School-based consultations are provided to local school districts upon the district’s request. All school-based meetings and observations are done by Dr. Abildgaard or another member of his clinical team. Dr. Abildgaard has been consulting within the Connecticut school systems for the past 14 years. Dr. Abildgaard brings a unique perspective to school-based consultations as his lens for viewing a student’s needs is shaped by his strong background in social cognitive development, executive functioning, and mental health interventions. Please email slcinfo100@gmail.com for information on scheduling and fees.
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Dr. Abildgaard is a state and national speaker on the topic of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social Cognition, counseling techniques for clients on the Autism Spectrum, and Executive Function interventions. He offers professional developments for local school systems and supervision for other mental health providers. Dr. Abildgaard has spoken at over 20 different national conferences including the Autism Society of America and the American Counseling Association. Please email slcinfo100@gmail.com for information on scheduling and fees.
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The Social Learning Center, LLC can provide several different types of evaluations depending on the need or referral questions. Types of evaluations offered include comprehensive psychoeducational, diagnostic evaluations, and social cognitive evaluations. Each assessment is designed to answer specific referral questions by the family or school district. Our evaluations are done using a team approach of the clinical professionals here at the SLC. Please email slcinfo100@gmail.com for information on scheduling and fees.
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Executive Function (EF) coaching has gained significant popularity due to its focus on enhancing cognitive and behavioral aspects of executive functioning through one-on-one interventions, goal setting, and progress reviews. The coaching aims to improve competencies in planning, organizing, and executing tasks, with personalized support that is tailored to each individual’s specific needs.
The Social Learning Center, LLC services are provided at an out of pocket cost.