• Generosity

    All of us at Common Threads wish to gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the Robert Lazarz family in funding the Lazarz Family Foundation Scholarship for children attending our school program. This scholarship is offered to second year students and is based upon financial need. Thank you, Bob, Nan, and your family for this extraordinary gift. It’s the people like you that help make Common Threads such a wonderful place to be.

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  • New 4K Program

    McFarland School District will implement a 4K program starting in the fall 2012. Common Threads is hosting one of the community-based sites for this wonderful play-based curriculum. We offer an alternative to the usual childcare or early learning centers, come check us out! For more information, please contact us.

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  • Renovations Are Completed

    Our basement renovation allows for so much more space to move and play.

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About Us

Caring for a child affected by autism and/ or a mental health issue is both joyful and often an ongoing challenge. At Common Threads Family Resources Center, located minutes from Madison, WI, we work with children and their parents and siblings to maximize opportunities and minimize stress. Our experienced team of behaviorists, instructors, and therapists has a wealth of combined experience and teaching talent that adds up to true transformation. Learn More

Programs & Services

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Ages 3-6

Children often work on the first steps needed to build strong successful relationships during these sessions—such as turn taking, increasing flexibility, sharing space, expanding interests, engaging in conversation, developing play themes, increasing focus and attention, and following directions and routines.

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Ages 7-11

Sessions focus on building strong relationships and a positive self concept — emotional regulation, increasing flexibility, identifying personal strengths, strategies for dealing with anxiety, expanding interests, engaging in conversation, developing play themes, increasing focus and attention, and following directions & routines.

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Ages 12-17

Parents are encouraged to be active participants in their teen’s treatment here at Common Threads. Oftentimes teens are ready to “break away” from their parents even within therapy. When and if this happens, our clinicians work hard to bridge communication so that parents feel connected.

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Adults 18+

Our adult services at Common Threads focus mostly within the area of working with adult individuals having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), addressing their mental health needs as well as the mental health needs of the adult family members of individuals with ASD.

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Parents & Caregivers

Find support at Common Threads as we know how difficult it is to cope with the constant and changing demands of this developmental condition. Contact us to find out when our next therapeutic and social support groups are meeting.

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School Services

Our school’s focus is on the unique behavioral, communicative, emotional, sensory, and social challenges of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our program is built upon evidence-based practices as we find that these practices produce positive outcomes for each child.

Testimonials

My son has his first real friend — thanks to the skills and tools he learned at Common Threads.

Mother of 15 Year Old Boy

Our Support …

Common Threads support children, adolescents and adults with:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Mental health challenges
  • Developmental delays
  • Sensory integration needs
  • Behavioral issues
  • Social challenges

We Understand …

We understand the challenges you face as a parent and offer a helping hand of support. If you’ve struggled with the constant demands, fully aware that you are doing all you can but still in search of that extra something to unlock your remarkable child’s full potential, you are not alone. We promise to do everything in our power to assist you in your mission to secure the best possible care. From psychological, therapeutic, and behavioral therapies to ongoing emotional support, we are here for you and we can help.

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5979 Siggelkow Road, McFarland, WI 53558 | (608) 838-8999