Next, we viewed approximately 350 photographs which have been selected from the more than 1000 photos that have been taken since the teens began the summer program. each participant was able to select up to seven photographs and we had a few that the entire group wanted, which did not count towards their total allotment. this activity involved more than just selecting photos. They commented on the activities that they did, each others' behavior, and laughed at some of the photos that the kids had posed for. Sometimes a few or several participants wanted the same photo, which was just fine. On the technological side, I had a MacBook laptop hooked up to our 47 inch television monitor and made adjustments and enhancements to the photos as we went along. We had two apps Dash printers churning out the photos and then passed them out.
Following this activity, it was time to head off to Uncle Chen's restaurant for lunch. They had a private room reserved for us and most of the time was spent with the kids interacting with one another. Once took a little bit longer than expected and we arrived back to the office at about 1:15 PM.
It's always a bittersweet moment on the last day. The summer programs are nothing short of "intensive" and it's highly rewarding to see changes occur during this brief span of weeks. At the same time, "Generalization" is the name of the game. How will families take what they've learned and make use of it in other settings? That's always the trickiest, most important aspect of this, or any, treatment program.
In any case, it's been a pleasure having your Teens during the summer. Some, I will see again, for others, this is "good bye" and "good luck." -- Bruce
