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Teen TALK
for middle and high school students
Talent Advocacy
Learning Knowledge
Teen TALK provides many of the same
lessons in skill development found in Club CLUE, but at a more sophisticated
level. While middle school and high school students don’t necessarily need
to learn “play skills” they do need support in being part of a group and
navigating the perplexing drama known as dating. Parents are encouraged to
let staff know about topics they feel would be helpful for their child or
particular difficulties encountered at school, social activities or in the
community. We are happy to address parent-submitted topics in a future
lesson.
Some of the topics addressed during Teen
TALK groups are:
 | Problem solving/negotiating |
| Perspective taking |
| Navigating the boring moments |
| Using body language/facial
expressions to understand communication |
| Self-monitoring |
| Expected/unexpected behavior in
various settings |
| Good thoughts/weird thoughts |
| Making an impression |
| Managing meltdowns |
| Manners at home and away from home |
| Managing milestones and celebrations;
funerals, weddings, graduation, holidays |
| Navigating the internet |
| Clothes; casual, semi-formal, formal |
| Hygiene |
| Independence and taking care of
yourself |
Teen TALK also provides students with social time outside
the office. One Saturday a month kids are invited to participate in a
social outing of their choosing. Activities may include: a movie, bowling,
mini golf, or skating. This is an exciting time for the students and we
encourage them to participate as often as they would like.
Special Teen TALK summer sessions are community based,
allowing students to practice their skills with familiar peers in a new
environment. Activities are similar to those offered for Saturday
social outings.
Instructors use many supplemental
materials for group activities along with video feedback and board games.
In addition, the following resources are used for group instruction;
Think Social; A Social Thinking Curriculum for
School-Age Students, Michelle Garcia Winner.
How Rude; The Teenager’s Guide to Good Manners,
Proper Behavior and Not Grossing People Out, Alex
J. Packer, Ph.D.
How Does Your Engine Run?,
Sherry Shellenberger and Mary Sue Williams.
Click here for current program offerings!
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I am always on the lookout for ways to help my son with his
lagging social skills and difficulties processing non-verbal
communication. Metro West has helped him immensely, and
more quickly than I could ever have imagined. School
personnel marvel at the social strides he has made in the last
year. Toni and her staff are caring, understanding of him
and his needs, and they know how to address them. Best of
all, he loves to come to Club CLUE.
-Ruth S.
MWLC Parent
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