Social Artistry
Social Artistry is designed to support neurodiverse youth in developing essential social skills through creative expression. This program combines art activities with social skills training to foster communication, collaboration, and self-confidence in a fun and engaging environment. We look forward to welcoming participants and helping them grow both socially and artistically.
Enhance Social Skills
Develop communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution skills through group activities and discussions.
Promote Creative Expression
Encourage self-expression and creativity through various mediums of art. We encourage all skills and abilities to attend
Build Confidence
Foster a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem by completing art projects and participating in group activities.
Program Structure
Classes every Saturday!
One Hour Classes
Up to 10 students per class
Location (West Valley): 5110 N Dysart Road Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Suite A 160-162
Class Breakdown
Welcome and Warm-Up: Icebreaker activities to help participants feel comfortable and ready to engage.
Art Activity: Guided art projects such as painting, drawing, sculpture, or mixed media. Each project is designed to encourage creativity and self-expression.
Social Skills Lesson: Interactive lessons on topics such as active listening, sharing, taking turns, and expressing emotions. Lessons include role-playing, group discussions, and social stories.
Group Activity: Collaborative art projects or games that reinforce the social skills lesson and encourage teamwork.
Reflection and Sharing: Participants share their artwork and discuss what they learned during the session. This helps reinforce the skills and build confidence
Kaylee Miles
Program Director-Social Artistry
Guided by Kaylee Miles, a dedicated and passionate artist & professional with years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis. As a Board Certified Autism Technician, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting children with autism and their families, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and education.
With a background in early childhood education, Kaylee has spent several years teaching children, fostering their development and growth during these crucial formative years. Her expertise in early childhood education is complemented by her deep understanding of ABA principles, making her a versatile and effective educator.
In addition to her teaching and ABA experience, Kaylee is also an accomplished artist and art teacher. She has successfully run an ABA Art program, where she combined her love for art with her professional skills to create a therapeutic and enriching environment for children. Kaylee is experienced with a wide range of art mediums, allowing her to offer diverse and engaging art experiences to her students.
Kaylee's passion for working with children and supporting families drives her commitment to excellence in her role at Social Artistry. She is dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential through creative expression and social skill development.
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Activities and lessons focused on making and maintaining friendships. Working on strategies and skillsets to develop and maintain these relationships
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Exploring different emotions and how to express them appropriately. Along with emotional regulation and identifying feelings
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Emphasizing the importance of working together and supporting one another. Creating project synergies and highlighting the importance of working together
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Building confidence and recognizing individual strengths
Program Themes
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”
— Pablo Picasso