What is Social Skills Training (TUS)?
Social Skills Training involves participation in activities in a peer group. TUS at Kids Medic is distinguished by the fact that we tailor lesson plans individually to each class cycle. The classes are conducted in fixed groups of up to six people, so that the tutor has the attention of each participant. During the classes, children experience different emotional states on themselves, practise overcoming their own boundaries, social exposure, fitting into social norms, and learn about different ways of communicating.
When you need Social Skills Training (TUS)?
TUS includes two types of activities, so we invite children who:
- face the problem of shyness,
- are embarrassing,
- have trouble with public speaking,
- social exposure,
but also children who:
- have problems with social norms,
- overexcitability
- self-control.
What it looks like Social Skills Training (TUS)?
Training takes place once a week in a fixed group - for a specific cycle (usually one full term). Under the guidance of the TUS Therapist, children practise and acquire further skills, not in theory but through specific tasks. The class improves cooperation, boldness and allows the child to overcome their own barriers in a situation that is safe for them.
For whom Social Skills Training (TUS)?
For children from 3 years of age.
How long do the classes last?
Single classes with a TUS Therapist last: 45 minutes
How long does the whole therapy take?
TUS consists of a series of scheduled meetings. There are up to 20 meetings per cycle.
How do you prepare for a class?
Prior to joining the group, patients are invited to a consultation with a Psychologist, which lasts 60 minutes and includes a short interview with the parent followed by observation of the child.
The diagnosis allows the Psychologist to match children to the appropriate age group, where children are also matched on skills and areas for development. Sometimes the Psychologist may suggest attending individual classes, prior to group classes.
It is a good idea to bring a full file on your child to the first consultation.