Special Needs and Inclusion Programming
Family & Friends BINGO (virtual)
Adult Game Hour - Virtually
Special Needs and Inclusion: Teens Social Club
Teens & Adults Trivia (virtual)
Adult Game Hour - Virtually
Kids Trivia (virtual)
Adult Game Hour - Virtually
Special Needs and Inclusion: Teens Social Club
Pop-Up Club for Ages 18+ (virtually)
Adult Game Hour - Virtually
Adult Game Hour - Virtually
In Person Social Skills Classes
Let’s Play – Social Skills (in-person)
Sundays, January 24–March 21 (9 weeks)
1pm-2pm
Ages: 6-8
Join Social Skills Instructor, Ilana Adler, for an hour of fun and exploration as children learn and strengthen their social skills through active play in a small group and safe space environment. This class is co-ed and designed for children with Autism Level 1, ADHD, and/or related social communication barriers to help foster social emotional learning and self-regulation skills in a recreational setting. Children must be able to participate verbally in group activities. A welcome interview for new participants must be scheduled prior to the start of class. Due to COVID-19, there will be strict health and safety guidelines such as mandated mask wearing, social distancing, no sharing of materials, a health screening and temperature checks for each class. Your child must be able to adhere to all of these guidelines in order to participate in the class. Limited spaces available.
Fee: $225
Code: 13235
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Friends – Social Skills (in-person)
Sundays, January 24–March 21 (9 weeks)
2:15-3:15pm
Ages: 9-12
Join Social Skills Instructor, Ilana Adler, for a fun co-ed class designed to help children explore and understand their emotions through recreational play. Discussion topics include dealing with anger, understanding feelings, the power of positive thinking and handling stress. This class is designed for children with Autism level 1, ADHD, and/or related social communication barriers to help foster social emotional learning and self-regulation skills in a recreational setting. Children must be able to participate verbally in group activities. A welcome interview for new participants must be scheduled prior to the start of class. Due to COVID-19, there will be strict health and safety guidelines such as mandated mask wearing, social distancing, no sharing of materials, a health screening and temperature checks for each class. Your child must be able to adhere to all of these guidelines in order to participate in the class. Limited spaces available.
Fee: $225
Code: 13236
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Teens – Social Skills (in-person)
Sundays, January 24-March 21 (9 weeks)
3:30-4:30pm
Ages: 13-15
Join Social Skills Instructor, Ilana Adler, for an hour co-ed class designed to help teenagers navigate the social scene. Topics include developing and maintaining friendships, understanding and responding to verbal and non-verbal cues in social situations, coping strategies for dealing with teen emotions, self-advocacy, self-confidence and more. This class is designed for teens with Autism level 1, ADHD and/or related social communication barriers to help foster social emotional learning and self-regulation skills in a recreational setting. Teens must be able to verbally participate in group activities. A welcome interview for new participants is required prior to the start of class. Due to COVID-19, there will be strict health and safety guidelines such as mandated mask wearing, social distancing, no sharing of materials, a health screening and temperature checks for each class. Your child must be able to adhere to all of these guidelines in order to participate in the class. Limited spaces available.
Fee: $225
Code: 13237
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Online Social Skills Classes
Let’s Play – Social Skills (online)
Mondays, January 25–March 22 (9 weeks)
3:45pm–4:45pm
Ages: 6-8
An opportunity to connect with your peers in a fun and friendly Zoom video chat while continuing to practice social, coping, and executive functioning skills. This class is led by Jill Flynn and designed for children with high-functioning autism, ADHD, and related disorders. Topics will vary each week. If you are brand new to our programs, an intake interview is required via Zoom as well as submitting a child profile form. Registration is first-come, first-served. Limited space available.
Fee: $225
Code: 13238
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Friends – Social Skills (online)
Mondays, January 25–March 22 (9 weeks)
5pm–6pm
Ages: 9-12
An opportunity to connect with your peers in a fun and friendly Zoom video chat while continuing to practice social, coping, and executive functioning skills. This class is led by Jill Flynn and designed for children with high-functioning autism, ADHD, and related disorders. Topics will vary each week. If you are brand new to our programs, an intake interview is required via Zoom as well as submitting a child profile form. Registration is first-come, first-served and must be received by Wednesday, September 16. Limited space available.
Fee: $225
Code: 13239
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Teens – Social Skills (online)
Mondays, January 25–March 22 (9 weeks)
6:15pm–7:15pm
Ages: 13-15
An opportunity to connect with your peers in a fun and friendly Zoom video chat while continuing to practice social, coping, and executive functioning skills. This class is led by Jill Flynn and designed for teens with high-functioning autism, ADHD, and related disorders. Topics will vary each week. If you are brand new to our programs, an intake interview is required via Zoom as well as submitting a child profile form. Registration is first-come, first-served and must be received by Wednesday, September 16. Limited space available.
Fee: $225
Code: 13240
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Gal Pal Kids (online)
Wednesdays, January 20–March 24 (10 weeks)
4pm–5pm
Ages: 6-8
A virtual social skills group just for girls! This group encourages girls to express themselves and work towards personal and social goals. This class is led by Amy Bernhard and designed for girls with ADHD, high functioning autism and related disorders. Classes are run on Zoom and topics will change week to week. If you are brand new to our programs, an intake interview is required via Zoom as well as submitting a child profile form. Registration is first-come, first-served. Limited space available.
Fee: $250
Code: 13241
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Gal Pal Tweens (online)
Thursdays, January 21–March 25 (10 weeks)
4pm–5pm
Ages: 9-12
A virtual social skills group just for girls! This group encourages girls to express themselves and work towards personal and social goals. This class is led by Amy Bernhard and designed for girls with ADHD, high functioning autism and related disorders. Classes are run on Zoom and topics will change week to week. If you are brand new to our programs, an intake interview is required via Zoom as well as submitting a child profile form. Registration is first-come, first-served. Limited space available.
Fee: $250
Code: 13242
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Gal Pal Teens (online)
Thursdays, January 21–March 25 (10 weeks)
5:15pm–6:15pm
Ages: 13-15
A virtual social skills group just for girls! This group encourages girls to express themselves and work towards personal and social goals. This class is led by Amy Bernhard and designed for girls with ADHD, high functioning autism and related disorders. Classes are run on Zoom and topics will change week to week. If you are brand new to our programs, an intake interview is required via Zoom as well as submitting a child profile form. Registration is first-come, first-served. Limited space available.
Fee: $250
Code: 13243
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Inspiring Social Skills through Media (online)
Wednesdays, January 20–March 24 (10 weeks)
7pm–8pm
Ages: 18+
Social skills lessons provide opportunities for adults to identify social cues and communication skills in typical social settings. This class reviews the social skills you may have learned when you were younger or in school as well as expand upon skills to use as an adult today.
Using a variety of media formats as a basis for lessons helps break down the behaviors and allows for conversations and instruction on appropriate vs inappropriate behaviors. The participants in this class will receive a handout each week on a topic and watch a short video link before class. During the class we'll watch a variety of clips from TV shows and movies. Together we’ll discuss the behaviors and how they apply to our lives.
There are opportunities to learn about different types of friendships, how to engage in conversations, verbal and nonverbal cues, appropriate use of social media, expected vs unexpected behaviors, compromising, etc.
Join Melissa Hochberg for this new program to enhance a variety of skills while virtually in the company of your peers! Registration is first-come, first-served. Limited space available.
Fee: $225
Code: 13244
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Teens Social Club (Online)
2nd & 4th Mondays of the month, January 11, 25, February 8, 22, March 8, 22
4pm-5pm
Ages: 13-17
Join Arlene Lechner for a fun hangout spot while playing games and socializing with your fellow teens! This is a free program, please consider making a donation. Click here to donate.
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SummerQuest in Winter: The Ways of the Underland. Fantasy Adventures Online!
It may be cold outside, but adventures are still awaiting with our SummerQuest Winter Series! The Pozez JCC is excited to partner with Developmental Support Associates as they take you through a highly interactive social experience that integrates virtual, physical, and sensory components via a psycho-educational adventure. Before each weekly session begins, a package of real treasures and activities is delivered to your door. These tangible materials are woven into your role-play adventure and helps to bring the story to life within your home. Participants become characters in the story, and the decisions they make in collaboration with their peers determine how the story will unfold. The result is fun, fast paced, challenging, family-friendly and person-centered.
Players of SummerQuest enjoy facing challenges with their peers, while the SummerQuest team focuses on promoting personal, social and cognitive growth for each participant through positive energy, emotional support, mindfulness and so much more!
SummerQuest is designed for people who enjoy storytelling, role play, imaginary play, drama and creative expression. This program is great for children who are twice exceptional (2E), have social anxiety, could benefit from positive behavioral interventions, and/or children who love gaming and interactive adventures! Players will need access to a Zoom-capable device. To learn more about Developmental Support Associates, visit www.developmentalsupport.com or visit www.thesummerquest.com to learn more about the program. For questions, please contact Jessica.Tischler@theJ.org.
Ages 7-12
Thursdays, January 28-March 4 (6 weeks)
4pm-6pm
Fee: $398 (includes the 6 classes and weekly in-home activity packages)
Code: 13341
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Ages 13-17
Sundays, January 24-February 28 (6 weeks)
4pm-6pm
Fee: $398 (includes the 6 classes and weekly in-home activity packages)
Code: 13342
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On-Demand Videos
Physical Fitness
- Daily Workout Videos
- TOPSoccer Virtual: Warmup
- TOPSoccer Virtual: Dribbling
- TOPSoccer Virtual: Passing and Receiving
Autism Toolkit
Behavior
Stay Connected
Life Skills
Recreation, Leisure, and Just for Fun!
- Activities (All-Ages)
- Activities For Kids - or Any Age! (Sensory, Lego, Science, etc.)
- Activity Resource Booklet (For Adults, can be modified for all-ages)
- Educational Shows on Netflix
- Games and Activities (Pre-k - Elementary)
- Virtual Museum Tours
- Virtual Field Trips and More!
- Virtual Zoo Visits
- Jokes for Kids
