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Last week we learned about Self-Talk, which is the first foundational skill for self-control. The second foundational skill is Planning Ahead. This means that we plan with the child how they will act in a given situation. How do we implement this skill? Social Stories that let children know about an upcoming event say camp, […]

What do you do with a child who is impulsive and has difficulty with one or more of the following? Not paying attention in class Touching someone else’s things Leaving a room messy and dirty Getting your brother or sister in trouble on purpose Playing a computer or video game without permission Whining Passing notes

In the last two blogs, we posted sample social behavioral stories to help kids learn the social and behavioral skills necessary for camp. Is a social story really enough? When I wrote the two social behavioral stories, a part of me said to myself, “You’ve got to be kidding! Seriously? You think kids will read

My name is Miriam. I am 9 years old. I am going to Camp Dina this summer. This is the first time I am going to camp. I would like to have a pleasant experience at camp. In order for me to have a great summer, it is important to remember the following: I will

Here’s a Red and Green social behavior story to help kids who have a history of misbehaving in camp and would like to continue enjoying the privilege of attending summer camp. How can I have a successful camp experience this summer? My name is Yisroel. I am 13 years old. I go to Camp Agudah

Last week, we posted the social skills concept of “Initiating vs. Waiting for others” and included a sample Red and Green picture that depicts the skill. We requested ideas for ways children typically initiate in your community. Here are some of your ideas! This list is for initiating “play.” Now that you have this list,

The summer is almost here, and it is a time that children and teens (and us adults 😉 ) have the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and build new relationships. Not everyone is born with the skill and courage to initiate conversations and friendships, but all of us can learn it and

When a child suddenly displays a marked change in behavior, don’t discipline or create a behavior plan immediately. Instead, find out what may have contributed to the change. Call the parents to find out what’s been happening at home, were there any recent changes or stressors, and is there any possible explanation for the behavior

Why is it so important to address behavioral problems in children when they’re still young? Can’t we just be patient and let them grow out of it? Occasionally, that does happen. Yet more often, problematic behaviors become habit, and habit becomes part of a child’s character. That is why we teach social skills to children

It is the time of year when we review the progress of our students and decide which kids are ready to move on and be on their own. How can you help a student get ready for termination of services? Here is a sample social story I recently wrote with a high school student I