Is PEERS right for you? ASK PEERS for Teens is almost here!  

Having good friendships is essential through difficult teen years. 

Join PEERS for Teens today to develop the core skills for social success!

This 14 week evidence-based program is proven to help improve your teen’s SOCIAL SKILLS!!  Sessions will be directed by Dr. Gantman and Kimberly Orliczky. They will provide the tools your teen needs for establishing stronger social skills and coach you to guide them.

PEERS in the News: Get a sneak peek on how the PEERS program works.

Click here to view a video on Andrea’s experience.

Can Joey Make a Friend?  Joey Hersholt is like a lot of boys his age - long hair, glued to his iPod, tends to mumble.  In other ways he’s unlike nearly every other 17-year-old at William Howard Taft High School in Los Angeles. There isn’t a single pennant or poster or trophy in his bedroom. He went to exactly one party his first three years of high school. And for most of his life he didn’t ahve the one thign almost everyone can count on - a friend…(read more)

Happy Thanksgiving!

ASK wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Click here to view fun crafts and delicious recipes!

ASK is pleased to announce collaboration with Dr. Alexander Gantman to provide new services: social skills training, psychotherapy, and evaluations. Dr. Gantman has worked extensively with treatment program for Social Skills Training for Adolescents and Adults with ASD and with co-morbid ADHD, Anxiety and Mood Disorders. Together with Dr. Gantman’s expertise, ASK is looking forward to supporting families and guiding their path to success.

Read more about new programs with Dr. Alex in our latest newsletter!

Kimberly Orliczky, ASK Clinical Director, had a great time at Mardan’s Open House on September 20th. Families had the opportunity to tour the school grounds and ask questions.

Kimberly discussed the benefits and outcomes of the parent and child social skills group. In this program, children will learn life long skills in making and keeping friends. Through interactive parent sessions, Kimberly will teach parent strategies to coach their children successfully. ASK and Mardan’s social skills group will start October 4th. Mardan is now accepting applications from all interested families. If you child is not currently enrolled at Mardan School, this 6 week program is a great opportunity for families to get acquainted with their programs. Click here for more information

Read our latest newsletter Get Ready for Back to School! 

to prep for the new school year!  Topics include:

• Preparing for the First Day of School
• Back to School Parenting Tools
• Other helpful idea!

Interested in Free events this weekend? Click on the link to read our newsletter!

Meet Julee Tovias, M.A., OTR/L and sign up today!

See all the events that are coming up in June!

Our newsletter is hot off the press!  Click on the link to find out what’s happening in May!  May Newsletter