Current Skill Groups and Trainings
Social Skills Group
Skill Focus: Initiating and Maintaining Conversations, Handling Disagreements
Age Group: 17-22
Description: We utilize a variety of fun, functional, developmentally-appropriate activities (such as games, demonstrations, discussions, role playing) to introduce strategies and provide opportunities for practice.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesdays, Feb. 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: The Meeting Place, located in downtown Waxhaw at
209 W. South Main Street
Cost: $20 registration fee (payable now, see link below) + $150 (due before the first group meeting)
Minimum # of participants: 6
Maximum # of participants: 12
**NOTE** Participants for this session will need to demonstrate the following:
- Expressive language abilities (ability to ask and answer questions)
- Ability to manage self-regulation with minimal coaching and support
- At this time, our groups cannot accommodate individuals who engage in elopement or aggressive behaviors
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59PM ON FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Executive Function Skills Group
Skill Focus: Organizational Skills, Attention, Task Initiation/Completion
Age Group: TBA
Dates and Times: TBA
Location: The Meeting Place, located in downtown Waxhaw at 209 W. South Main Street
Cost: $20 registration fee (payable now, see link below) + $150 (due before the first group meeting)
Minimum # of participants: 4
Maximum # of participants: 12
**NOTE** Participants for this session will need to demonstrate the following:
- Cognitive abilities and expressive language abilities clustered near same age peers
- Ability to manage self-regulation with minimal coaching and support
- At this time, our groups cannot accommodate individuals who engage in elopement or aggressive behaviors
Description: We utilize a variety of fun, functional, developmentally-appropriate activities (such as games, demonstrations, discussions, role playing) to introduce strategies and provide opportunities for practice.
About Skills for Independence PLLC
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At Skills for Independence PLLC, our mission is to provide individuals with the opportunity to learn and practice strategies to enable them to function as effectively and independently as possible in their community and the world.
Our Focus
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
The following is a list of some of the skills addressed within our groups:
Executive Functioning Skills
- Organization
- Planning/Problem-solving
- Time Management
- Task Initiation/Completion
- Attention
- Managing Anxiety
Social Skills
- Starting/Maintaining/Ending Conversations
- Using Humor Appropriately
- Etiquette for Electronic Communication
- Handling Disagreem
The following is a list of some of the skills addressed within our groups:
Executive Functioning Skills
- Organization
- Planning/Problem-solving
- Time Management
- Task Initiation/Completion
- Attention
- Managing Anxiety
Social Skills
- Starting/Maintaining/Ending Conversations
- Using Humor Appropriately
- Etiquette for Electronic Communication
- Handling Disagreements
- Handling Bullying
- Dating Etiquette (High School and Adult Groups)
Life & Community Skills
Our Approach
Our Philosophy
Our Approach
We utilize a variety of fun, functional, developmentally-appropriate activities (such as games, demonstrations, discussions, role playing) within our groups , and we draw from a variety of evidence-based programs and educational approaches, such as PEERS for Young Adults and the 360 Thinking Program.
Alicia Stufoso MOTR/L
Our owner and group moderator/coach, Alicia Stufoso, is a PEERS-certified, licensed occupational therapist who has over 20 years of experience and a particular interest in the development of functional life skills.