Our August/September 2020 Classes are sold out. 
To be placed on our interest list for our future classes click here. 

Classes start the week of August 10, 2020
8 - week sessions, meeting once a week on Zoom
Register early for best class selection and pricing.
​We do accept Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account Program, E.S.A.

Student Requirements:  Students need solid language skills ​(using language to learn, as opposed to still learning language)
Ability to participate in a virtual group setting. Technical and more information on how the class works and  can be found by clicking here. 

Fall Courses

"Advanced" Social Heroes (Recommended ages 6-9)      SOLD OUT
August 15 - October 3, 2020
This class meets virtually on ZOOM.
​Saturdays 9 AM - 10 AM​

This class is for students who have taken the beginners course with us or have previously attended a class(es) that used the Superflex™ curriculum.   
Students will learn and apply the five-step power plan in various social situations with different Unthinkables©. Students will practice flexible thinking and identify strategies for overcoming their individual challenges, learning from our hero Superflex™. The class curriculum is built around the students who enroll in the class. With 82 Unthinkable© characters, there are always new social cognition concepts to introduce in a fun and exciting way. challenges, learning from our hero Superflex™. ​​

Students will practice flexible thinking and identify strategies for overcoming their individual challenges, learning from our hero Superflex™. ​​
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The class curriculum is built around the students who enroll in the class. With 82 Unthinkable© characters, there are always new social cognition concepts to introduce in a fun and exciting way. 

​Click here to register.
For pricing information click here.  (We do accept Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account Program, E.S.A.)  

Social Me  - Recommended Ages 9-12      SOLD OUT
August 15 - October 3, 2020
This class meets virtually on ZOOM
​Saturdays from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This class is a powerhouse of social knowledge to help children in elementary and middle school transition into the more socially-complex and socially-demanding grades and become stronger social problem solvers. Drawing from Social Thinking and Me (Winner, 2016), students will practice thinking about hidden rules and expected behavior in order to better navigate social opportunities in school, home, and community settings.  


​Click here to register.
For pricing information click here.  (We do accept Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account Program, E.S.A.)  

Thinkers (Recommended Ages 14-17)  SOLD OUT
August 11 - September 29, 2020
This class meets virtually on Zoom
​Tuesdays from 5 PM to 6 PM

As students get older the dynamics interactions with peers and adults continue to change. Students in the class will be challenged to infer and explain social expectations in a variety of complex scenarios. Instruction will address being a part of a group, social perspective-taking, the friendship peer-a-mid, and other related skills. ​ The curriculum will be built around the students who enroll.

​Click here to register.
For pricing information click here.  (We do accept Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account Program, E.S.A.)  

A - Team (Recommended Ages 18 +)   SOLD OUT
August 13 - October 1, 2020
This class meets virtually on Zoom
​Thursdays, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM
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​Using Social Behavior Mapping (Winner, 2010), Healthy Relationships (Sondoozi, Loiewski, Tompkins, 2013) and Socially Curious and Curiously Social (Winner, Crooke, 2011) participants will learn how to better navigate the life of an adult with HFA, AS.
Topics in this group will be chosen by guardians and participants based on their current areas of need.

​Click here to register.
For pricing information click here.  (We do accept Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account Program, E.S.A.)  

Beginners Class -  Social Heroes (Recommended ages 6-9) 
***This class is scheduled in October or January. ***
To be placed on a interest list click here.
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This is class is designed for students who have not had prior exposure to the Superflex™ curriculum.  (The advance class is listed below.)

Using the “You are a Social Detective©” curriculum, students will learn to use their eyes, ears, and brains to find out what others are thinking or planning to do and what they are saying with their words and their actions. These are the basic concepts needed prior to moving on to  Superflex™. The amount of time spent on each curriculum depends on the student's progress. Using Superflex ™ ... A Superhero Social Thinking ® Curriculum (Winner and Madrigal, 2008), students will practice flexible thinking and identify strategies for overcoming their individual challenges, learning from our hero Superflex™. ​​
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The class curriculum is built around the students who enroll in the class. With 82 Unthinkable© characters, there are always new social cognition concepts to introduce in a fun and exciting way. ​

​Click here to register.
For pricing information click here.  (We do accept Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account Program, E.S.A.)  

Young Thinkers (Recommended Age 11 - 14)
This class is scheduled for October 2020.  Dates and times to be annouced.
To be placed on out interest list, please click here.


Combining Mindfulness, CBT techniques, confidence building and Social ThinkingⓇ students will be challenged to infer and explain social expectations in a variety of social scenarios. Instruction will include various techniques and how to incorporate them with concepts such as being part of a group, social perspective taking, the friendship peer-a-mid, and other related skills. 

For pricing information click here.  (We do accept Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account Program, E.S.A.)  

Virtual Social Cogntion Groups

Student Requirements: 
Students need solid language skills ​(using language to learn, as opposed to still learning language)
Ability to participate in a virtual group setting 

Technology Requirements:
Functioning camera and audio
Quiet place to participate in the class
  • Our classes will be held via ZOOM once a week for 8 weeks.
  • Access to our password protected section will be granted after enrollment to obtain the class materials. 
  • Materials are divided into 2 sections (to be printed and to use as visuals). 
  • Classes open 10 minutes before scheduled for the students to talk and socialize.
  • Each class will consist of discussion and fun interactive games/activities to solidify concepts learned.
  • Parents/Guardians will have the opportunity to talk to the teacher and ask questions 5 minutes before class is scheduled to end. ​

During the COVID-19 emergency we will be offering Virtual Classes. 

Once the CDC states that it is safe for in-person classes to resume and we are able to meet all the required guidelines, our in-person classes will be held in the Pathway to Work Building
​located at 1445 East Guadalupe Road,Tempe AZ 85283.
​We will continue with virtual classes for those who want it.

Disclaimer: This program, including its teacher or leader, is not affiliated with, nor has it been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by Michelle Garcia Winner and Think Social Publishing, Inc.  ​