Dear socialskilled Families, As 2022 comes to an end, we have been reflecting on all of the growth and success throughout the past year. socialskilled has begun to build a community of parents and children who are now becoming friends. Our parents have seen the value...
When children are faced with stress and uncertainty they often use play as a way to soothe their minds and gain a sense of control. Play is a powerful tool that develops creativity and imagination. It can foster critical thinking, support fine and gross motor...
Heading back to school can be challenging for some children and may induce feelings of worry, fear, or even grief. Summer is fun, rules are loose, and expectations are low. Kids can feel overwhelmed as they transition back to a more structured schedule that includes...
“Be your child’s greatest advocate!” “You know your child better than anyone!” “Don’t back down until your child has everything they need, and rightfully deserve!” “Advocate!” At what point did the role of an advocate become so closely related to that of a fighter?...
The best way to understand the function of visuals is to think of them simply as words put into pictures. Contingency maps are visuals that show the outcomes of two different behaviour paths. One route shows the outcome of a child engaging in an expected behaviour,...
In special education we always strive to use positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement changes or develops the behaviours of our students. At school the biggest advantage we have is consistency. We are always practising the skills necessary to recognize, respond...
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