Boston – Applications for the 20/21 school year open through September 1, 2020. Teens with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) work together to mentor younger children on the autism spectrum. TEAM (Teens Engaged as Mentors), empowers diverse children and adolescents in a mentorship model that encourages leadership, self-confidence, and positive community relationships.
* TEAM’s goal is to inspire personal growth and development within each mentor and mentee while nurturing leadership skills and self-confidence. It also encourages independence while helping youth to identify personal goals and create action plans for achieving them.
* TEAM also aspires to promote positive community engagement through ongoing partnerships with programs and agencies from all across the city.
* TEAM focuses on strengthening social awareness while promoting an appreciation and understanding of differences as strengths in each mentor and mentee.
* Hosted by the Boston Medical Center’s Autism Program.
* A TEAM mentor is typically an adolescent who is in high school, between the ages of 14-21. May or may not have a diagnosis of autism.
* A TEAM mentee is typically a child between the ages of 9-13, has a diagnosis of autism, Is interested in participating in group events with same-age and older peers, and would benefit from having role models to help with developing social and relationship skills.
To learn more about TEAM visit www.bmc.org/pediatrics-autism-program/services/teens-engaged-mentors-team or contact autismprogram@bmc.org or 617-414-3842 BOTH
