It’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 […]
Continue ReadingApril is National Humor Month! Did you know that laughter is the best medicine? Just goes to show you can’t go wrong with celebrating – humor is one of the most essential qualities to human life! Our Social Skills Training Program is highlighting how to use humor this month. Many children with ASD are very […]
Continue ReadingOur Social Skills Training Program will focus attention this month on Making Smart Guesses. Making a smart guess is a precursor to making predictions and inferences, skills that can be difficult for individuals who struggle with social learning. To make a smart guess we take what we observe (situation clues, people, body language, tone of […]
Continue ReadingOur Social Skills Training Program will focus on the Friendliness of February as the theme this month. We may not be able to form new relationships due to the current situation, but we can keep a positive attitude and talk about our expectations. What can we do to work towards forming a relationship? We will […]
Continue ReadingFor many people, the new year is a time of doing new things and setting goals. Although there continues to be limitations in place with how we interact with others, we can still help our clients and their families reach their social skills goals! Below are a few sample activities our Social Skills Training Program […]
Continue ReadingHow to be a Social Thinker is the theme this month in our Social Skills Training Program. We all celebrate the holidays in our own specific ways and this year might feel very different to what we’re used to due to ongoing global pandemic challenges. However, we can still celebrate safely with a few modifications […]
Continue ReadingOur Social Skills Training Program is highlighting the theme of “Gratitude Turns What We Have into Enough” this November. Underlying Principle: This year has been a very difficult one. Many of our opportunities for socialization and entertainment have been limited due to the pandemic. We all have experienced loss is some form. As we wait […]
Continue ReadingWe’re getting into the Spooktober Spirit! Halloween may not be the same this year, but we can still find ways to enjoy the Halloween spirit! Though traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe, there are still plenty of ways to have fun! Here are a few tips to keep in mind this […]
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