Teen Squad

Teen Squad was established to provide social opportunities for like-minded FISD adolescents. The group is formed through recommendation and careful consideration. Participants are current FISD high school students (ages 14+) with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or difficulty navigating their social world. 

This unique program provides a forum for discussions and social interactions, facilitated by professionals who support children on the Autism Spectrum and/or those who have difficulty navigating their social world.

Our goal is to offer a safe environment in which teens feel secure and can form trusting and lasting friendships while providing guidance and experiences to practice navigating the social world. Emphasis is placed on social protocol, understanding perspective and personal space, developing friendships, participating in groups, respectful conversation, exchanging compliments, appropriate dress standards and other areas of social behavior.

In order to participate in Teen Squad, the student must be able to meaningfully participate in group activities, safely and independently navigate public spaces with a 1:20 student-to-staff ratio, and have a personal desire to practice social skills. Students who are new to the program will be given an assessment period. During this time, program facilitators will observe interactions with others to determine if they are a fit for the group dynamic.

While Teen Squad is a low-cost program, families are responsible for the cost of participating in community activities. Meetings are typically held monthly from August through May. 

If you would like to learn more about the Teen Squad program, please reach out to Kimberly Goushey at gousheyk@friscoisd.org.