It’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 […]
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year again and both our Floortime and Social Skills Programs will be focusing on the holidays this month. In the Floortime Program our clients will be supported by the Specialists to prepare for this Holiday Season. There will be a variety of arts and craft activities provided for clients to channel […]
Continue ReadingNovember is here and we are looking forward to the Thanksgiving holiday later this month. That is the focus for both our Floortime Program and Social Skills Training Program. Our Floortime Program’s theme for November is “Giving Thanks with Grateful Hearts.” Our clients will be supported by the Floortime Specialists to prepare for the Thanksgiving […]
Continue ReadingIn our Floortime Program, October’s theme will be “This is Halloween.” Our Specialists will introduce the Halloween holiday and help prepare clients for activities they may be involved in (trick-or-treating / dress up parties). There will be a variety of arts and craft activities available for clients to express their creativity. Discussions will be promoted […]
Continue ReadingOur Floortime Program will be focusing on the Fall season with their theme Fall Breeze and Crunchy Leaves. Our specialists will help prepare our clients for the gradual transition from the warm Summer temperatures through Fall and into Winter. A variety of activities will be incorporated to promote discussion as well as arts and crafts […]
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year again! Take a look at what our Floortime Program and Social Skills Training Program will be focusing in August. Our Floortime Program will focus on Gearing Up for School this month. Our Specialists will help prepare clients for the 2021-2022 academic year through a variety of activities aimed at promoting […]
Continue ReadingThis month the Social Skills Training Program focuses on summer fun with friends. Friends can bring happiness and mental well being into our lives. Good friends relieve stress, provide comfort and joy, and prevent loneliness and isolation. Developing close friendships can also have a powerful impact on our physical health. Although the school year has […]
Continue ReadingThe theme this month in our Social Skills Training Program celebrates the beginning of summer with fun activities. Sample of June Activities for Parents: Targeted Skills: Following directions | cooperative play | communication skills DIY Angry birds knock down game. Visit Lalymom for details. Frozen Treasure Find. This activity requires prep time, but it’s a […]
Continue ReadingOur Social Skills Training Program will feature a variety of activities this month incorporating social communication. Social communication is the use of language in social contexts. It includes the use and understanding of a variety of skills: taking the perspective of others, using verbal and nonverbal communication. Social communication behaviors (such as eye contact, facial […]
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