social skills

Selecting the Right Summer Camp

Posted on May 14, 2019May 15, 2019 by arun

Parents have different reactions and emotions about summer approaching, and selecting the right summer camp. Some anticipate relief from busy schedules and a break from meetings and other school obligations. In addition, parents may be excited to be able to spend days outside where their active...

Posted in BlogTagged kids camps, social skills, Summer Camps

Sharing – An Important Social Skill!

Posted on March 13, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

When we share with others, we give them part or all of something we have. We might give them something without expecting them to return it, or we might give them something then expect to get it back when they are done with it. For example, if you have two cookies, and you “share” a […]

Posted in BlogTagged adolescents, children, social skills, teens1 Comment

Giving Advice – An Important Social Skill

Posted on March 6, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

Being able to provide helpful feedback is an important social skill for children to develop. The ability to provide and accept feedback is critical in helping children develop and maintain friendships. Having thoughtful discussions about problems and possible ways to effectively address those iss...

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Teaching Friendship Skills

Posted on February 13, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

Teaching friendship skills focuses on building behavioral interaction skills such as sharing, taking turns, showing good sportsmanship, and asking peers to play appropriately. However, learning to be a friend involves a great deal more than learning behavioral interaction skills. It is also imp...

Posted in BlogTagged adolescents, children, Friendship, social skills, teens1 Comment

The Benefits of Play

Posted on February 8, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

Play is essential for developing social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills in children. Far from being a waste of time, just a fun distraction, extracurricular, or an optional activity, play is a time when children are learning the most. When children are playing, they are learning body a...

Posted in BlogTagged children, play, play group, social skills1 Comment

Social Skills for Children with ASD

Posted on January 30, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

The playground can be an overwhelming experience for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Not only is it an unstructured environment, but it can also be crowded and unpredictable. Children with ASD don’t naturally acquire the skills to be able to interact with others and these need...

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Social Skills Group Overview

Posted on January 9, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

Some children acquire social skills, such as saying “please” and “thank you” and to wait their turn by observational learning. However, children with developmental, learning, and attention issues often experience difficulty developing common social interaction skills by simply observing o...

Posted in BlogTagged ADHD, adolescents, Anxiety, ASD, autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, children, group therapy, self-regulation, social skills, teens1 Comment

Supporting Communication

Posted on October 21, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

Keep those words clear, make sure they can hear! In today’s culture we are constantly barraged by background noise whether it be through TV, music, or environmental conditions. Did you know that these noisy environments can affect your child’s ability to understand and use new words? Recent res...

Posted in BlogTagged ADHD, social communication group, social skills, verbal communication2 Comments

Spring 2016 Group Schedule

Posted on March 22, 2016November 10, 2017 by arun

MONDAYS Social Skills For Ages 8-13 ~ Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm This group focuses on friendship, reducing anxiety, improving ability to manage feelings of frustration, and building confidence. Lessons and hands on activities help participants practice self reflection, self management, and social ...

Posted in BlogTagged counseling groups, group therapy, occupational therapy groups, social communication group, social skills, teens2 Comments

Staying Calm and Alert Social Skills Group

Posted on December 29, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Group Leader, Casey, talks about the Staying Calm and Alert Group: “Group members will work together to learn how to monitor, maintain, and change their level of alertness. The purpose of this group is to build interaction skills while helping kids understand their personal arousal states, and ...

Posted in BlogTagged group therapy, occupational therapy, OT groups, self-regulation, sensory processing, social skills, Transitions1 Comment

Winter Break Day Camp

Posted on December 12, 2015 by arun

Hello Parents! Here is a day camp opportunity over Winter Break (December 28, 29 & 30th). I’ve attached the flyer so you can share this information with friends.

Posted in EventsTagged ASD, beaverton, children, social skills2 Comments

Winter 2016 Group Schedule

Posted on November 17, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

We are excited to be offering several new groups and programs this winter. Space is limited for all groups, so please contact our office soon to sign up. Visit our website at www.nhws.us to see the new schedule that will be starting in January 2016.

Posted in BlogTagged beaverton, feeding group, group therapy, hand writing, parent education, Parenting Skills, social communication group, social skills, teens3 Comments

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