The theme in our Social Skills Program this month is Our Choices Impact Us and Others. Decision-making is an essential component of social interactions. It involves analyzing situations, considering various options, and choosing the most appropriate course of action. Effective decision-making enables students to make responsible choices, resolve conflicts, and understand the consequences of their […]
Continue ReadingA positive start is the theme this month in our Social Skills Training Program. As we begin 2024, we reflect on the previous year and use what we have learned to continue growing and set new goals. Starting in January we will help our clients use a growth mindset to work towards their own goals. […]
Continue ReadingWith Thanksgiving around the corner, fall naturally lends itself to the topic of gratitude. In our Social Skills program, we will be taking time to discuss what it means to be grateful and all the things around us that we are thankful for with our clients. We will utilize social skills activities that encourage kids […]
Continue ReadingAs nature prepares for the coming winter, the days become shorter and the temperatures gradually drop. The most notable characteristics of Fall are the changing colors of the leaves, as deciduous trees lose their leaves and create magnificent landscapes of red, orange, and yellow. The months of October and November provide opportunity for us to […]
Continue ReadingOur Social Skills Program will focus on the theme of Supporting Emotions this month. Underlying Principle: Being aware of one’s emotions and being able to regulate or control them is essential for social success. If we are unable to manage our emotional state, we will have minimal success in social situations. When our emotions and […]
Continue ReadingWe are finishing the final renovations for the Floortime therapy rooms in our San Gabriel center. We will also use one of our therapy rooms to highlight a specific theme each month. We are starting with Earth Day and planets which will be mid-April through May. Earth Day is April 22nd, and it began in […]
Continue ReadingThis month our Social Skills Program will be focusing on celebrating how lucky we all are and consider how we make our own luck and spread kindness in the world. Targeted Skills: Self-awareness, problem solving, empathy, gratitude, figurative language, conversation Sample Activities: Create my own Luck Our specialists will ask the client to think about […]
Continue ReadingThe theme for January in our Social Skills Program is how to start the new year on a positive note. As the new year begins, we naturally reflect on the previous year and use what we have learned in order to continue growing and set new goals. We will use January to assist our clients […]
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year again! Our clients are preparing to go back to school and our Social Skills program will focus on encouraging friendship skills and play. Underlying Principle: It is important for our clients to be prepared for school and understand what social skills are and how to use them. Targeted Skills: Making […]
Continue ReadingThe theme for July in our Social Skills program is: How we feel can change the way we act. Underlying Principle: Our behavior impacts the feelings of those around us. When we engage in the expected social behavior it makes others feel more positive (proud, happy, etc.). But when we engage in the unexpected it […]
Continue ReadingThe theme this month in our Social Skills Program is how to be a good sport. Good sportsmanship is a quality that serves you throughout your life. When many think of sportsmanship, they initially connect the terms with athletics. For example, it’s good sportsmanship to congratulate the winner of an event and not throw a […]
Continue ReadingRoses are Red, Violets are Blue, I am so Lucky to have a MOM (or Friend) Like you! Our Social Skills Program is focusing on Thinking of Others during the month of May. Targeted Skills: Perspective Taking, Emotions, Social Awareness, Communication Skills. Examples of Activities: For the Love of Mom/Dad We will help our client […]
Continue ReadingOur Floortime and Social Skills programs will feature the coming Spring season as the main focus of March. SSTP will also feature fun activities and information about the traditions people observe on St. Patrick’s Day. Clients will be supported by the Floortime Specialists in preparing for the Spring season with plenty of arts and crafts […]
Continue ReadingOur Social Skills Training Program will focus their attention on Love and Friendship this month. Valentine’s Day brings attention to the importance of being friendly, kind and empathetic. Here are a few family activities you may enjoy. Family Valentine Date at Home These evenings are often most fun for younger children when they help plan […]
Continue ReadingLooking forward to the New Year and reflecting back on the memories we made in 2021. That will be the focus in January for our SSTP and Floortime programs. Social Skills Training Program: Reflections in the New Year Underlying Principle: As one year ends and a new begins, we start to reflect on the memories […]
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