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The ‘FIRST, THEN’ Approach … and How it Can Be a Lifesaver at Home

The ‘FIRST, THEN’ Approach … and How it Can Be a Lifesaver at Home

by socialskilled | Nov 12, 2020 | Resources/Support, Strategies

What is the ‘First, Then’ Approach? The ‘First, Then’ approach is based on the Premack principle that was developed by psychologist David Premack in 1965. The Premack principle is a theory of reinforcement that states: “ … a less desired behavior can be reinforced by...
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    socialskilled offers inclusive recreational and educational programs for children and teens. socialskilled programs provide a real-life setting to practice social skills and make friends; as well as a community of like-minded families to connect and grow with.

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    🎶 Move, groove, and grow with us! 🎶 Our new Music 🎶 Move, groove, and grow with us! 🎶 Our new Music & Movement group, led by an occupational therapist, offers fun, sensory-friendly sessions that build motor skills and confidence through rhythm and play. Perfect for kids who love to wiggle, dance, and explore! Saturday mornings for ages 3-5. Visit the website to register! #socialskilled #SensoryFriendly #OTLed #MusicAndMovement #ConfidenceThroughPlay
    Your voice matters to us. At socialskilled, our g Your voice matters to us. At socialskilled, our goal is to continually learn from the families we support so we can be thoughtful, responsive, and intentional in the programs and services we offer. Your experiences, ideas, and feedback help shape what we do next. Join us for our upcoming Virtual Town Hall Meeting to share your perspective, ask questions, and help guide the future of socialskilled. We hope you can join the conversation. 📅 Tuesday, March 24 ⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM Email info@socialskilled.ca for the link to join. #socialskilled #ParentVoice #CommunityFeedback #FamilyCentered #StrongerTogether #NeurodiversityAffirming
    Social skills aren’t seasonal. They grow graduall Social skills aren’t seasonal. They grow gradually, through practice, familiarity, and time together. Confidence doesn’t appear all at once. Friendship isn’t built in a single session. Communication strengthens when children have space to keep trying, connecting, and stretching. That’s why our programs are designed to be repeated. As children return, they build comfort, trust, and the confidence to take the next step, at their own pace. If your child has found their people here, we’d love to keep that momentum going. Growth takes time. And we’re here for it. Find fun, friendship, and development on our website. Registration is open now. #GrowthTakesTime #MomentumMatters #KeepGrowing #ProgressNotPerfection #FriendshipFirst
    This March Break, we’re heading into the community This March Break, we’re heading into the community for a movie experience designed with intention, not just entertainment, but meaningful skill-building in action. Community & Confidence in Action: While tickets and snacks will be pre-purchased to keep the experience smooth and regulated, campers will practise theatre etiquette, waiting respectfully, navigating the space, managing personal belongings, and engaging appropriately in a public setting, all with supportive coaching. Executive Function on the Go: Travelling together by public transit means planning ahead, reading schedules, managing time, staying with the group, and following multi-step directions. Organization, flexibility, and real-world problem-solving, in motion. Shared Joy & Conversation: After watching The Pout-Pout Fish, we’ll explore emotions, perspective-taking, and favourite moments together, strengthening communication and friendship through a shared experience in a relaxed setting. At socialskilled, we don’t just teach skills at the table. We practise them in the community. March Break spots are limited. Join us for a week of confidence, communication, and connection! #MarchBreakCamp #ConfidenceInAction #ExecutiveFunction #SocialSkills #SocialWork #LearningInTheCommunity #FriendshipFirst #CommunityBasedLearning #YorkRegionKids #NewmarketOntario #AuroraOntario
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    Coming this spring! Stories with Friends™ is back Coming this spring! Stories with Friends™ is back and better than ever! A small-group book club where connection comes first and skills grow naturally. Led by an Occupational Therapist, participants will gently build executive functioning skills like planning ahead, managing their time, staying organized, and coming prepared, all through shared reading and thoughtful discussion. Because confidence grows when kids feel capable… and belonging grows when they feel connected. 💙 More details coming soon. We can’t wait to turn the page together! #socialskilled #StoriesWithFriends #ComingThisSpring #ExecutiveFunction #BuildingBelonging #OTLed #FriendshipFirst
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