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Some people with Asperger's Syndrome are able to meet the needs of society: furthering their education, holding jobs, and generally being productive.</p> <p>In addition, these groups often focus on those who find themselves in a more secluded lifestyle or those who may be experiencing mild to severe difficulty with social interaction, educational achievement, or occupational performance. These types of groups often allow participants to work at their own pace as they learn how to handle the many social, educational, and occupational encounters in their daily lives.</p><br /> <span class="smallTitle">Typical Goals of Social Skills Groups</span><br /> <p>Enhance social skills<br /> Improve self-esteem<br /> Develop self responsibility<br /> Create positive peer relations<br /> Develop problem solving skills<br /> Learn to recognize feelings<br /> Learn to acknowledge feelings<br /> Learn to express emotions<br /> Learn to regulate emotions<br /> Enhance life skills</p> <p>These types of groups often use interactive exercises involving sharing concerns, recognizing others' feelings, and helping each other work on life problems.</p> <p>Check out <a href=http://aaamentalhealth.org/programs.html>AAA Mental Health</a> for specific group information, or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:DANISHInc@aol.com">DANISHInc@aol.com</a>, and we will be happy to assist you.</p> </td> </tr> </table> </td" </tr> <tr> <td width="15">&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /></td> <td width="35">&nbsp;</td> <td width="710">&nbsp;</td> <td width="100%">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>