Autism Skills Training

Fraser Autism Program

The Autism Skills Training services at Fraser are designed to improve social and behavioral functioning for the child and family. Skills are developed in areas important to daily-living activities and participation in the community (residence, school, peer group).

These services are through the Fraser Autism Program which provides evaluation and treatment services for children with autism spectrum disorders. The long-range goal of this program is to maximize each child's developmental potential while improving functioning in a variety of environments.

Individual, family and group skills training:

promote age-appropriate daily-living skills
increase child's adaptive functioning at home and in the community
strengthen interpersonal and family relationships
increase parent’s understanding of child development and autism spectrum disorders
strengthen parenting strategies appropriate for children with special needs

The child’s Individual Treatment Plan may include goals such as:

developing self-care skills in dressing, eating, and toileting
improving social skills including social interactions and conflict resolution
developing play and recreational skills
developing self-management skills related to the child’s disorder, including problem solving, decision making, safety awareness and anger management
improving communication skills
developing parenting skills to help the child achieve outlined goals including implementing structure, coaching strategies and behavior management techniques
improving sibling and family interactions

Ages Served

Children ages 2 through 18, as required and identified through a diagnostic assessment by a licensed mental health professional.
Skills training can be done on an individual basis with the child and parent,with the child and entire family, or with a group of children.

Our Staff

Mental health practitioners provide interventions under the supervision of a mental health professional.

Location

Fraser Child & Family Center
3333 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Payment/Funding

Medical Assistance, TEFRA, private pay. Fraser intake services will verify your child's insurance benefits prior to receiving services. Families receiving county assistance should also contact their county to find out how billing the account will affect them.

For information, contact: Intake Coordinator 612-331-9413