Social Skills Program

SOCIAL SKILLS / PRAGMATICS - Grades K-4

We are thrilled to reoffer our Sunday Social Skills/Pragmatics Program! The 3-hour program focuses on equipping learners in grades K-4 with social language and requisite skills to improve participation during social interactions. The program is ideal for leaners who struggle to make and maintain friendships, have difficulty participating in structured and unstructured play activities, struggle to initiate play with peers, and have trouble demonstrating reciprocal conversation skills.

During the 8-week program, learners receive direct instruction in the following areas:

• Initiating and responding to greetings

• Completing conversational volleys

• Asking and answering social questions

• Joining play and continuing play schemes

• Plus additional topics and skills to foster social relationships!

For many students, direct instruction is a vital component for learning a new skill. Direct instruction explicitly teaches how and when to perform a behavior. In addition to direct instruction, the group format embeds planned and natural opportunities for students to practice learned skills.

Co-facilitated by a Speech and Language Pathologist and Licensed Behavior Specialist, the Social Skills/Pragmatics program skillfully blends social skills (behavior) and pragmatics (social language) in a fun and engaging environment.

During the program, participants will have the opportunity to attend community outings. Community trips allow for learners to practice newly acquired skills across multiple environments. While skills are initially taught within the program setting, outings provide naturally occurring opportunities to apply skills with similar-aged peers, such as engaging in conversations, reading social situations, advocating for self, and accepting changes in routines.

Any K-4 student is considered eligible for the program. Participation in the program does not require enrollment at Stratford Friends School.

Program Dates:

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Time:

10:00 am-1:00 pm

Program Cost:

$1350 per student (This includes a daily snack and any associated community outing fees).

SOCIAL SKILLS / ART THERAPY - Grades 5-8

It is with great pleasure and excitement to introduce our Sunday Social Skills/Art Therapy program! The 2-hour program focuses on equipping learners in grades 5-8 with social language and requisite skills to improve participation during social interactions, while supporting students’ ability to interact and express through Art.

The program is ideal for leaners who struggle to make and maintain friendships, have difficulty participating in structured and unstructured activities with peers, and have trouble demonstrating reciprocal conversation skills. Students who experience challenges with focus and the ability to utilize coping skills may also benefit from group sessions.

Instruction is delivered in a blended format. Social skills instruction includes structured lessons and planned opportunities to practice learned skills. Sessions also include the opportunity to apply skills in naturally occurring scenarios with peers. Following direct social skills instruction, students transition to an Art therapy session. During the Art therapy group, students engage in art experientials that promote creative problem solving, self-expression, emotion recognition, and collaboration with peers.

Co-facilitated by an Art Therapist and a graduate-level School Counseling major, the Social Skills/Art Therapy program is a unique opportunity to blend social skills acquisition and the magnificent world of Art!

During the 8-week program, participants have the opportunity to attend off-campus outings to apply learned skills in community settings. Transportation to and from community locations is provided.

Any student in grades 5-8 is considered eligible for the program. Participation in the program does not require enrollment at Stratford Friends School.