Socialization Training and Reinforcement Program

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STAR Program

Socialization Training And Reinforcement Program, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. STAR Program services have been provided across San Diego County since 1997.

Social Skills Training Groups

Our structured training groups for 6-8 children per group are two hours in length and are specifically designed for children with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Activities simultaneously facilitate work on social language, social problem solving, and basic social interaction skills
  • Groups are offered for different levels of training needs

Behavior Coaching

Coaches work with your child in the community in almost any social setting on a variety of social skills

Our Behavior Coaches are experienced in:

  • Teaching social skills and managing difficult behaviors
  • Using behavioral strategies for prompting
  • Providing incentives for engaging in new behaviors in familiar and unfamiliar settings
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Group Interactive Yoga

STAR Program, Inc. now provides a stress reduction segment in our social skills training groups. This intervention is designed to teach children how to relax their body and mind using yoga, creative movement and breathing techniques so that they can more effectively deal with the social demands around them.

STAR is investigating the impact of this intervention approach for increasing body awareness, relaxation skills and for reducing stress-induced, maladaptive behavior.

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Contact Us

Dr. Linda Collins
Executive Director
STAR Program, Inc.
6150 Lusk Blvd., #B205
San Diego, CA 92121

Phone: (858) 450-4785

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