Many kids are having problems with social skills--not just kids diagnosed with spectrum disorders. We are seeing more and more of this. Why? Professionals have shared lots of ideas such as increased "screen-time" (tv, computer, iPod, gaming systems), less family structure, being over-scheduled, less neighborhood playtime----to name a few. It is happening. What can we do? Here's a link to a great blog by Dr. Michele Borba. Take a look! http://micheleborba.com/blog/teaching-kids-friendship-making-skills/
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AuthorI am a speech-language pathologist. And I am a mom. I understand what it feels like to want your child to succeed. Archives
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