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kayef
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04 Jul 2010, 10:19 am

Any resources for people in Maryland- Baltimore area?



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04 Jul 2010, 12:14 pm

Yeah, real life. Best teacher in the world.


A little painful and embarrassing sometimes, but it works like nobody's business. :oops:



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04 Jul 2010, 4:32 pm

Yes, I have had enough of that which I why I am seeking help elsewhere.

So if anyone knows of any therapist or group that does social skills training in Maryland- Baltimore area I would be grateful for the info. Is there an AS support group in Maryland (I know about the one is DC but it is far).

Thanks



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05 Jul 2010, 5:16 pm

Look for occupational therapists in your area. They can be greatly helpful.



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05 Jul 2010, 6:47 pm

Towson University has social groups etc.

http://www.towson.edu/chp/caasd/

http://www.towson.edu/chp/caasd/pdfs/R5 ... ochure.pdf


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11 Jul 2010, 5:14 pm

Thanks vivinator. I have written and called the group in Townson. Waiting for a response.



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03 Aug 2010, 4:50 pm

There is Dale Carnegie course, which is really good for social skill training =)



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04 Aug 2010, 9:12 am

Nyceane wrote:
There is Dale Carnegie course, which is really good for social skill training =)

Very good point, for some reason in my early 20s I got really obsessed with sales training, even though the idea of a sales job didn't appeal to me. It wasn't until much later that I realized I was subconsciously teaching myself etiquette.


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