by NeurAbilities | May 5, 2021 | Blog, Creative Arts, Creative Arts Page, Events, Featured, Social Skills
For Ages 11 to 13 Years Has your pre-teen struggled to find opportunities for socialization and peer connection this year? This group will meet weekly as an informal virtual art-making “hang out” led by a Board-Certified Art therapist, who will facilitate...
by NeurAbilities | May 4, 2021 | Blog, Creative Arts Page, Featured, Mental Health, Psychological Page, Social Skills
Contributed by Alexandra Back, ATR-BC, LPCDirector of Creative Arts Programs Supporting Teens in Self-Isolation Accepting Emotions Allow teens to express their emotions without trying to “fix” them or negate them. Offering Choices Give them a sense of autonomy – i.e....
by NeurAbilities | Dec 30, 2020 | Autism, Blog, Developmental Page, Featured, Psychological Page, Social Skills
Contributed by Michael Baniewicz, PsyDNeuropsychologist 5 Symptoms of Social Communication Deficits Avoids Eye ContactChild- refuses to look at face Adult- looks around face Odd Reactions to Emotion Child- upset/laughing when someone is sad Adult- dismisses intense...
by NeurAbilities | Nov 9, 2020 | ABA Page, Autism, Autism Page, Blog, Development, Developmental Page, Featured, Social Skills
Contributed by Amir Miodovnik, MDDevelopmental & Behavioral Pediatrician Parents with concerns before 18 months or positive MCHAT at 18-24 months should consider a neurodevelopmental evaluation and/or an Early Intervention Program (EIP) evaluation. 6 Red Flags for...
by NeurAbilities | Oct 1, 2020 | Autism Page, Blog, Events, Featured, News, Social Skills
For MIDDLE SCHOOLERS! Learn how to build and maintain relationships, both real and virtual, through these Virtual Social Skills sessions that teach appropriate communication and social skills based on the PEERS® curriculum including: ● Trading Information● Two-way...
by NeurAbilities | Sep 17, 2020 | Autism Page, Blog, Events, Featured, News, Social Skills
For Ages 14 to 17 Years Learn how to build and maintain relationships, both real and virtual, through these Virtual Social Skills sessions that teach appropriate communication and social skills based on the PEERS® curriculum including: ● Trading Information● Two-way...
