Elijah Social Cognitive Skills Centre
Elijah Social Cognitive Skills Centre
Enhancing Lives Through Science and Compassion
The Elijah Social Cognitive Skills Centre (ESCSC), led by Professor Dr Debora Elijah and her dedicated team, is a premier pioneered children’s centre in Northwest London specialising in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, ADD, and social communication skills across various age groups.
Pioneering PROSCIG© Programme
The Elijah Centre offers the exclusive, scientifically validated PROSCIG© programme, addressing social perception, problem-solving, and self-regulation.
Expert Leadership & Personalised Care
Led by Professor Dr Debora Elijah, the centre provides expert, individualised support tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Comprehensive Professional Development
The Elijah Centre enhances the field through Professor Dr Elijah’s renowned training programmes and lectures, offering cutting-edge insights to practitioners worldwide.
Specialised Services
Professor Dr Elijah provides individual therapy and group sessions at the Elijah Centre alongside her team. This specialist facility caters to children with social communication difficulties, sensory sensitivities, and cognitive delays, often presenting with challenging behaviours and self-regulation issues. Recognizing the uniqueness of each child, The Elijah Centre’s assessment and intervention strategies are tailored to their specific strengths, developmental needs and family dynamics.
Specialised Services
PROSCIG© Intervention Programme
The cornerstone of The Elijah Centre’s approach is the PROSCIG© (Social Cognitive Intervention Programme in Groups of Pairs in Social Networks, (Elijah, 2013)). This program, implemented in Northwest London, adopts a social-cognitive approach within an individualised and holistic framework, addressing all aspects of child development.
The PROSCIG© programme includes three core modules:
- Social Problem Solving
- Social Perception Self
- Regulation/Executive Functioning
Specialised Services
Our Philosophy
Professor Dr Elijah advocates for every child’s potential to be an active and contributing member of their family, school, and community. The Elijah Centre aims to bridge the gaps where children experience social and communication difficulties, fostering connections and empowering them to achieve their full potential, leading to a happier and more fulfilling life.
Techniques Utilized
- PROSCIG© Programme
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- TEACCH Techniques (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children)
Specialised Services
Professional Development and Training
Professor Dr Elijah is a renowned speaker at conferences and universities, both in the UK and internationally. She also offers professional training opportunities and lectures to share her expertise and innovative approaches.
