COMPASS Peer Groups (Ages 17-35)

Harrigan Development Services offers 10 week peer group sessions for high-functioning individuals with disabilities.

This group was created to increase the opportunity for high-functioning young adults with disabilities to meet friends, to practice social skills with peers and discover fun environments in the community that can be utilized outside our group meetings.

Meetings are on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4pm. Activities and meeting locations change each week.

OT Social Skills Group (Ages 17-35)

This group was created for high-functioning young adults with disabilities who are motivated to learn strategies to cope with life's challenges, regulate emotions, improve team-building skills, improve healthy living and enhance social skills. The group meets Monday evenings from 6pm-7:30pm.

The group is facilitated by Susie Heitman. Susie earned her BS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Occupational Therapy (OT) and a ME from Cardinal Stritch University in Educational Computing. Susie has worked across the age range as an OT in mental health (acute and community settings). She also taught adults in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Milwaukee Area Technical College for over 20 years and continues as adjunct faculty.

Cooking Groups (Ages 18-35)

The group focuses on nutrition, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and learning to create simple meals at home. This class is also offered individually if desired.

Parent Book Club (Free!)

This book club is for parents of children on the spectrum (any age). Reading the book is optional. It is a great opportunity for parents to connect, share resources and support one another. The group meets virtually once a month.