The Social Cog
A South Florida non-profit that helps independently functioning adults with autism and other developmental and social challenges develop friendships and community.
North Miami
About
The Social Cog is a South Florida based non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 2012. It helps independently functioning individuals with autism and other developmental and social challenges to make and maintain friendships and form community.
- Accepting peer group
- Individualized social coaching
- Shared social experiences
Concerns they commonly address
Autism and developmental challenges
The program serves independently functioning individuals with autism and other developmental and social challenges.
Social anxiety and social skills deficits
Coaches help Members identify and overcome challenges such as social anxiety and deficits in social skills.
Services
Individualized social coaching
Each Member is assigned a therapist who acts as a social coach and receives weekly coaching sessions.
Monthly outings
Monthly outings in the community give Members shared social and emotional experiences.
Founder
Nicholas Maccarrone, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist. Developed interest and expertise in adults with developmental disabilities who are struggling with issues related to transitioning into adult life. Graduate of the Social Thinking Intensive Clinical Training Program and a certified provider of the PEERS for Adults social skills training program.
What to know before contacting
Who it sees
Adults.
Care setting
In person in Miami-Dade and Broward.
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