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Beat the Back-to-School Blues

Beat the Back-to-School Blues

by socialskilled | Sep 1, 2021 | Informational, Resources/Support, Strategies

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...
Contingency Mapping At Home

Contingency Mapping At Home

by socialskilled | Feb 18, 2021 | Informational, Resources/Support, Strategies

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,...
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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    Mothering isn’t just a role—it’s a verb. I Mothering isn’t just a role—it’s a verb. 

It’s the quiet work of showing up, holding space for big emotions, guiding growth, and building resilience one moment at a time. 

Whether you're raising children, mentoring others, or nurturing your community, mothering is the emotional scaffolding of the world.

Happy Mother's Day!

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    We've added a new session of Social Club Level 2 t We've added a new session of Social Club Level 2 to our Super Spring line-up to support the demand!

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    Our first satellite program is getting ready to la Our first satellite program is getting ready to launch and to celebrate we are offering a Friendly 40% discount!

Dancing with Friends™ is a weekly dance class focusing on individual strengths and allowing each participant to explore dance in a way that feels comfortable, fun, and empowering.

Through a combination of structured activities and open-ended exploration, participants will use their bodies, their imagination, and music, to discover movement that is uniquely their own.

Starts Sunday April 27th (SO SOON!).

Visit the website to register.

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    NEW DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 24th Supporting parents NEW DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 24th

Supporting parents has always been a big part of our mission and we couldn’t be happier with our thriving parent community. 

Skilled for Parenting™ is a series of free parent sessions focusing on topics important to you. 

Join us (virtually) Wednesday April 23rd to discuss Knowing & Navigating Special Education in our school system. 

Registration is FREE. Send us a DM or email to book your spot.

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    Virtual Play Consultation is a new service offered Virtual Play Consultation is a new service offered through occupational therapy.

Virtual Play Consultations can support you to facilitate the following skills with your child:

- regulation
- joint attention
- developing motor skills
- cognition
- ideation & execution
- social problem solving

Visit the website or link in bio to book an intake call with an OT to see if this service is a fit for you!

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    April is Autism Acceptance Month. Awareness seeks April is Autism Acceptance Month.

Awareness seeks to outline how we are and enhances the differences and distance between ways of being.

Acceptance explores the shared similarities and the power found within diversity.

Happiness can exist only in acceptance. 

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