Spotlight is an innovative drama-based social pragmatics program for students ages 9-22 with social-emotional challenges, including those diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and more.

Registration for our 12 week fall semester is now open for both after school and weekend groups. The registration deadline is September 14th and groups being on September 20th, so please register now!

Spotlight Fall Registration Form

Spotlight Fall Registration Letter

Please note, if you have not submitted an application or interviewed for the program, please do so before registering for the semester. You may download the application here 

NEW! Teens in Transition Saturday Group

After the success of our summer Teens in Transition  group we are pleased to offer a new Saturday group for teens ages 14-19 which will incorporate community field trips, guest speakers and support groups into the curriculum, which will help teens prepare for the transition into adulthood.  We will address skills such as independence, self awareness and identity, community living, understanding dating and relationships, education and employment and more.

Saturdays 1:30-4:30 pm
September 25th - November 13th 2010
$750 for 8 weeks
6 Southside Road, Danvers

Saturday Transition Group registration form

Please note, if you have not submitted an application or interviewed for the program, please do so before registering for the semester. You may download the application here 

Parents and Teens Drop-in Support Groups - New Day and Time 

Our teen groups, mediated by Spotlight staff, offer a supportive group environment in which teens ages 14-19 can discuss the myriad issues facing them today, including school, friendship and relationships. Boys and girls groups are held separately. $15 per session or 6 sessions for $60. Please RSVP by noon on the day of group to rgirard@ne-arc.org.

We are also pleased to introduce our parent support group which will allow parents to receive support from one another around issues relating to parenting a transition-aged child with social-emotional challenges. $10 per group. Please RSVP by noon on the day of group to scruwys@ne-arc.org.

All groups will be held on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15 pm at 6 Southside Road in Danvers.

OnQ Fall 2010 Registration Now Open! 

OnQ is a social pragmatics program for children ages 6-10 who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum.  Children are encouraged to learn and practice skills in an activities-based setting which encourages interaction and communication with peers and counselors.

Registration for our Fall semester is now open for Saturday groups. The registration deadline for OnQ is September 21st and the Fall semester begins on September 28th, so please register now!

Drop In Homework Help!

Spotlight is now offering drop in Homework Help times for all Spotlight kids and teens! Counselors will be available to help Spotlighters get work organized for the week, start and organize a project, or simply complete homework. This is a great way to get some homework help while avoiding homework arguments!

 
RSVP required no later than noon on Monday

Mondays during the Spotlight semester
Time: 3:30-5:30p
Location: 6 Southside Rd., Danvers, MA
Price: $35 per 2 hour session