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KIDS LINK is much needed to fill the gap in therapeutic services for children with social skills difficulties. Our experience as child therapists told us that children with social skills difficulties responded well to a program which incorporated a variety of modalities. We employ expressive arts therapies to help children communicate about their social experiences, we present the children with activities aimed at fostering group cooperation, and we teach social understanding and coping strategies through cognitive –behavioural techniques. All of this is offered within a relational and empathetic framework. By combining these different therapeutic approaches our program is unique and effective. Because our methods encompass using verbal and non verbal as well as visual communication, we tailor our program to suit each child’s learning style. The therapists give” on-the-spot” feedback when misperceptions and miscues occur so that children can begin to make more sense of their social interactions and the reactions of their peers. Feedback is given in a positive caring and specific manner as the therapists help children work on their areas of difficulty and realize their strengths.  The world assumes that intelligent, bright children will learn social skills in an automatic and intuitive way. For some children, this process is not automatic and intuitive but needs to be taught and learned. Often it’s surprising that a child who can easily master cognitive information has difficulty with skills such as: making and keeping friends, initiating play and conversation, winning and loosing games, transitioning from one task to another, and understanding what peers and adults expect from them. For many of these children the world is a confusing and demanding place. Here at KIDS LINK children have a unique experience, THEY ARE UNDERSTOOD! From that as a starting point, we assess their strengths and weaknesses in the social realm and tailor services to meet their needs. We offer: Small group therapy, individual therapy, parent coaching, sibling support, as well as on going communication with school personnel. We also run Professional Development teacher training workshops where teachers learn how to integrate social skills into the day to day curriculum. Workshops: Working with the Challenging Child in the Classroom; Social Skills in Pre-school Training. >> Read what others are saying about KidsLink. |
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