Older Social Skills Program: Ages 7-12

Requirements:

• Ages 7-12
• Functioning at or near academic grade level
• Must attend an initial consultation meeting to determine eligibility for the class

Class Hours:

• Saturdays 10-2 PM

About our class:

In our children who are a little older we often see difficulty with more complex problem-solving, emotional regulation, conversation skills, understanding social boundaries, and anger management. Though academically these children may succeed, they may need a little extra help in handling varied social situations. Having fucntional social skills can greatly improve the quality of life of these children both in and outside the school setting.

Our focus will be on:

• staying on task without frequent prompting
• appropriate communication skills - staying on topic, asking for assistance, initiating and maintaining conversation
• understanding social boundaries
• anger management
• coping with unfamiliar situations
• being a good friend and a good sport
• creating and maintaining positive social relationships

After completing our Older Social Skills Class, a child may exhibit improved behavior at school, with peers, and at home. Being able to express frustration and anger appropriately, as well as problem-solve, communicate, and develop meaningful social relationships, can improve home life for both the child and other family members.

How to begin?

If you are interested in having your child join our Older Social Skills Class, or would like more information, please call our main office at 713-462-6060. There is a mandatory initial consultation meeting that is required prior to signing up for the program. This meeting is free of charge, and can be set up when you call our office. We look forward to hearing from you!

*Tangible Difference is also looking for neurotypical peers to join our Social Skills class! Typical children who qualify to join our Social Skills class:

• are ages 7-12 years old
• engage in minimal inappropriate behaviors
• are functioning at academic grade level
• are active communicators
• are willing to help their peers participate in activities