Steps to Socialization

08/19/2022

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07/25/2017

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12/13/2016

Registration is starting for the Spring 2017 semester. Classes are filling up quick. Please email [email protected] and visit our website!!

07/28/2014

Read this article to get some insight into how those with ADHD think differently from neurotypicals.

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/10497.html

Those of us with attention deficit have always known we're different — now here's an explanation, finally, of why we act the way we do.

01/12/2014

What parent hasn't asked their child 'How was school today?' or 'What did you do in school today?'. Here's an interesting blog about all the components that are needed to answer these questions.

As kids are getting back into the swing of school, there is always this burning question every parent is dying to ask as soon as their child gets off the bus or into the car, “How was school today?” It’s a natural question as it shows parents are interested and curious about their son/daughter’s day...

01/06/2014

Steps to Socialization January 2014 Newsletter http://conta.cc/1lEUOtk

 The presents have been opened. The wrappings disposed of. Now it's time to use those gifts and play those games. You can have fun with your child while you help them to think socially. Here are some of the ways we incorporate social thinking into the games we play.

12/14/2013

Here is a great video showing some of the basic concepts of Social thinking in action. It is funny and informative at the same time. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qYz1SRy15M

12/05/2013

Recently I asked one of our classes if everyone has thoughts? Surprisingly our students answered no. In our classes we teach this concept and get our students to figure out what another persons thoughts might be. Using funny pictures is a great way to help our students do this. So...Can you figure out what this boy might be thinking???

12/04/2013

When talking to people we are actively engaged. We look at the person we are talking to not only to see if they are listening, but to read their emotions. We interpret those emotions to figure out what the listener may be thinking about what we are saying. Many of our students do not know they should be doing this. Let your child know they should be reading our reactions to figure out what we might be thinking.

12/02/2013

Please join us Friday, December 6, 2013, 9:30am, at the Dolphin Bookshop Café in Port Washington as we show you how to use games and books to promote social skills in a fun way!

12/01/2013

Eyes are a powerful thing. We use our eyes to do more than just look, we use them to send clear messages to other people. When professionals use the term "eye contact" they are talking about how good we are at this skill.
To help our students learn to master this skill we have to let them know what the importance of eye contact is. We call it "Thinking with your eyes"