Social Mind Center

Social Mind Center Equip children and teens with social competency skills Our Story

Ana and Sandra first met in 2005 when Sandra evaluated Ana's son for communication delays.

Since that time, Ana and Sandra have partnered towards his wellness focusing on language abilities so that he could successfully participate in the general education curriculum, social activities and peer interaction. In 2011 after focusing on increasing his language abilities (through individual speech-language therapy and small group interaction), Ana and Sandra realized that his social use of l

anguage success depended on practicing outside the confines of a traditional therapeutic environment. It was through Ana's children's eyes, that Ana and Sandra began researching and seeking a curriculum or program that would combine language and perspective building. These skills were felt to be critical in setting the foundation for building social skills across the age span. This is where the concept for the Social Mind Center began. Center programs are geared to improve social relations. All classes offer instruction that would benefit any child by expanding on their current skill set further developing the necessary skills to achieve academic and social success. Social Groups:
All ages
-Groups meet 60 minutes weekly
-No more than 4 children per group

Concepts addressed may include:
*Thoughts impact on behavior and feelings
*Being part of group
*Social monitoring & control

Social Group of 2:
*building skills needed for larger group participation

Social Individual Therapy:
Children requiring individualized instruction to build social skills. Individual Speech Language Therapy:
For any child requiring individual communication intervention. Psychological Services include:
*Counseling/Psychotherapy
*Psychological/Developmental Assessments
*Hypnotherapy
*Parent Education
*Designing educational programs

Consulting with parents and school personnel about learning, social challenges, and behavior concerns

Psychological services focusing on the following populations:
*Autism Spectrum Disorder
*Developmental Delays
*Anxiety Disorders
*Oppositional Defiant Disorder
*Learning Differences
*Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
*Social Communication Disorders

This is why understanding autism is so important. While behaviors are what you may see first, they are not how an autist...
07/23/2026

This is why understanding autism is so important. While behaviors are what you may see first, they are not how an autistic person should be defined.

Dr. Sandra and I have bittersweet news for you all!. We are both retiring this August. It has been 15 years of serving t...
06/23/2026

Dr. Sandra and I have bittersweet news for you all!. We are both retiring this August. It has been 15 years of serving the autism community. Over Dr. Sandra's 40 years of practice, she has impacted the lives of thousands of autistics by providing access to communication interventions, tools, and devices. I had the privilege of being with her for two decades, joining her in making an impact on families.

"Autistics should never have to 'earn' the right to communication supports."

The Center will transition to primarily providing individual psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family counseling, and coaching. Samantha Salver will continue to provide these services. Dr. Solomon will provide diagnostic testing, including psychoeducational, autism, behavioral, and gifted evaluations.

We will be having social groups through July 23rd and Brick Club through July 29th, depending on attendance. Our offices will be open through July 30th. We will have a new phone number for you to reach us, and it will be listed on our Google page. Our new number is 954-247-8586.

Our website will remain active. We will continue to provide tools, resources, consulting, and training through our website and social media platforms.

Dr. Sandra and I have bittersweet news for you all!. We are both retiring this August. It has been 15 years of serving t...
06/23/2026

Dr. Sandra and I have bittersweet news for you all!. We are both retiring this August. It has been 15 years of serving the autism community. Over Dr. Sandra’s 40 years of practice, she has impacted the lives of thousands of autistics by providing access to communication interventions, tools, and devices. I had the privilege of being with her for two decades, joining her in making an impact on families.

“Autistics should never have to ‘earn’ the right to communication supports.”

The Center will transition to primarily providing individual psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family counseling, and coaching. Samantha Salver will continue to provide these services. Dr. Solomon will provide diagnostic testing, including psychoeducational, autism, behavioral, and gifted evaluations.

We will be having social groups through July 23rd and Brick Club through July 29th, depending on attendance. Our offices will be open through July 30th. We will have a new phone number for you to reach us, and it will be listed on our Google page. Our new number is 954-247-8586.

Our website will remain active. We will continue to provide tools, resources, consulting, and training through our website and social media platforms.

So important!
06/19/2026

So important!

Researchers have discovered that autism and ADHD may share a hidden biological signature — deep in brain connectivity and gene expression patterns.

The study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, found that symptom severity — rather than the specific diagnosis — was linked to distinct connectivity patterns, with many associated genes shared across both conditions.

Researchers used neuroimaging combined with spatial transcriptomic analysis — mapping which genes are active in which brain regions — and found overlaps that had never been visible before.

The findings suggest autism and ADHD may be better understood as overlapping neurological traits, not entirely separate conditions. For families navigating both diagnoses — or still waiting on answers — that matters.

📰 Source: ScienceDaily

This year marks the fifth anniversary of our Brick Club. I wanted to share what we have learned. I couldn't share everyt...
04/28/2026

This year marks the fifth anniversary of our Brick Club. I wanted to share what we have learned. I couldn't share everything in one post. I will be working on the brick club diaries.

I could never have imagined that it would evolve into such a fantastic community. A community that celebrates neurodivergence. We build very cool projects and learn together. I could never have imagined the impact of:

Building LEGO projects together
Celebrating our builds
Displaying our work together
Celebrating birthdays and graduations at Brick Club

04/27/2026

The male-to-female ratio for autism diagnoses decreases over time, and with increasing age at diagnosis, according to a Swedish study published in The BMJ.

Learn more about how the gender gap narrows: https://at.asha.org/Zh

When girls are not diagnosed with autism early, they miss out on valuable support and intervention that makes a critical...
04/04/2026

When girls are not diagnosed with autism early, they miss out on valuable support and intervention that makes a critical difference in preventing mental health crises. The girls who come to our Center are typically undiagnosed, with only symptoms of anxiety being treated. They also don't have the information they need to help themselves. Those who are diagnosed are misdiagnosed, so not all their needs are being met. They are living under unimaginable levels of stress that are not sustainable.

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5400 S University Drive, L605
Davie, FL
33328

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+19545332782

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