Build Social Skills in Kids with Autism, Sensory Processing, ADHD by Tara Delaney

Overview:

Social intelligence

A new perspective on being social!
Term evolution
Neurology and environment

Brain library

What is it – how is it stacked
Library gap
Exposure delay/insufficient

Research tools

Brain connectivity
Neural plasticity
Senses-multi-sense

intervention:

Sensory links

Taste and Smell – Embodying Theory of Mind
Vestibule-enhance spatial awareness
Proprioceptive-learn nonverbal language
Tactile-Brain Overbody Strategy
Hearing-Selective attention
Visual-Joint attention and visualization strategies

Social strategy:

A new way to run social groups

Interdisciplinary approach

Basic Sensory System Strategy-Ask Questions to Drive Change
Using Real-Time Opportunities-Social Sense Hands-On Activities
Build positive social habits
Increase sensory and social awareness
How to analyze actions/reactions-affect peer relationships

Explanation:

Everyone knows how important it is for children to build social connections, prosperous and successful relationships.

We show how to use sensory systems in activity-rich lessons to enhance social skills in children with HFA, ADHD, and sensory problems.

We present sensory activities that create opportunities to increase emotional and sensory regulation that leads to social connections. Children are confident, comfortable, and ready for future real-time social interaction, taking on social risks.

Learn specific strategies for building social skills.

Read nonverbal and verbal social cues
Executive function strategy
Embody the theory of mind
Selective attention
Social habits of the week

Experience and learn the strategies of children who are having trouble connecting with others.