Project Rex: MUSC Autism Spectrum

Project Rex will be running a social skills training group for children aged 6-9 during the month of June. This group will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10AM - 11AM beginning June 9th and continuing to June 25th. You can submit an intake request form by following the link at the QR code in the attached image. More information may be found on the Project Rex website: https://www.projectrex.org/2026/04/sign-up-now-for-our-june-school-age-6-9-social-skills-group/

The Winter 2026 Project Rex social skills group for children aged 6 -9 will meet Thursdays from 2:00PM – 3:00PM beginning January 15th and continue to March 5th.

A Project Rex intake for children is required prior to group participation. To request an initial phone screening, complete the intake request form by visiting the QR code link in the attached flyer.

This 8-week group is designed to enhance social skills of children with social skills deficits. A specific diagnosis is not required for participation.

More information about this group may be found here:

Winter 2026 School-Age Group (Ages 6-9) Begins January 15th The Winter 2026 School-Age group will meet Thursdays from 2:00PM - 3:00PM beginning January 15th and continuing to March 5th. A Project Rex intake for children is required prior to group participation. To request an initial phone screening, complete the intake request form here. Once the intake is c...

The Fall 2025 Project Rex social skills group for adults 18+ will begin September 11th. If you are interested in participating and have not already completed an intake, please review the participation criteria and send us a message through the contact form linked via the QR code.

Fall 2025 Project Rex Adult Group (18+) Begins September 11th Fall 2025 Adult PEERS Group will meet Thursdays from 4:00PM - 5:30 PM beginning September 11th and continuing to December 18th. (No meeting 11/27.) Group Registration Participants must meet in-person with James Truelove, M.S.W., before participating in the group. Expect the intake meeting to take be...

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