Basically what goes on is that Michelle gives us lessons and we give her smart mouth. The lessons are things like, the four steps of communication, self-monitoring, and other things. Michelle sells books full of worksheets that she herself writes for the purpose of social cognitive development.
In 7th grade my mom enrolled me in Michelle Garcia Winner’s (MGW’s) clinic for summer camp and we never stopped going. I have been in therapy there for 7 years now.
The clinic is not your typical support group. We do not gather in a circle and talk about our feelings. It’s more like school then like anything else.
-Excerpt from Aspergers Syndrome Across the Home and School Day
Michelle Garcia Winner is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in the treatment of students with social cognitive deficits, which includes diagnoses such as Asperger syndrome, autism, and nonverbal learning disorder. She runs a private practice in San Jose, CA where she works directly with clients, consults with families and schools, and travels globally giving workshops. Contact her by e-mail at michelle@socialthinking.com.
