Social skills take a long time to develop. Children with Autism require more time , direct explicit instruction & many opportunities for social interactions. These children need to practice in multiple settings with a variety of opportunities. This includes structured facilitated situations to safely practice social skills. We provide this practice and explicit instruction. One way we provide these opportunities is with board games. " Games don't need to be overtly academic to be educational, however. Just by virtue of playing them, board games can teach important social skills, such as communicating verbally, sharing, waiting, taking turns, and enjoying interaction with others. Board games can foster the ability to focus, and lengthen your child's attention span by encouraging the completion of an exciting, enjoyable game. Even simple board games like Chutes and Ladders offer ice lessons: Your luck can change in an instant, unexpected things happen for the better or for the worse. " So, take some time to play board games at home with your child & during playdates. Start a family game night & turn off those electronic devices for one evening.. that means parents too! Here is a nice article about board games: Benefits of Board Games |
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