For children currently enrolled in a Speech School program.

About Social Scientists

Children gather as small groups (maximum of six students). In their group, they will develop their powers of observation and learn to use clues from their surroundings as they are guided to build social and emotional skills through activities using books, one on one guidance, arts and crafts, and organized play. Groups are divided into Threes, Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Groups will meet once a week for 50 minutes, on a semester schedule for 7-8 sessions (depending on age). One facilitator will lead each group, meeting in a private room to maintain confidentiality. The facilitator will send weekly emails to parents which will share the week's activities, session goals, language used and ways to continue support at home. Parents will have the opportunity to speak with the facilitator(s) face to face or via zoom at the beginning and throughout each semester. At the semester's conclusion, facilitators will email semester reports to parents detailing their child(ren)'s progress and next steps.

Play-Based Social Scientists Sessions Address:

• Whole body active listening
• Understanding different points of view
• Cooperation and sharing
• Establishing and respecting personal space
• Exercising patience
• Developing empathy
• Improving emotional regulation
• Building toolbox skills for anxiety and anger
• Improving organization skills
• Learning to compromise and follow step-by step instructions