What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed45 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
*This one session class can be repeated as often as needed with the same session leader.* For kids with ADHD and Autism, we find it is helpful to build connection with the session leader first. This can apply to any child for whom conversations and social situations are challenging. This 1:1 session allows us to provide conversational practice such as sharing special interests and how to talk about YOUR special interests in a way that engages others. Shared interests are a good way to make a friend! Sometimes we need to build trust in order to feel confident enough to share in the group. Let us know any specific accommodations as identified by the learner. Get to know when you need a break and how to be responsive to your own needs. We will discuss strategies for self-advocacy. Please note: this is not to be confused with masking our uniqueness with scripts or forced behavioral changes, we will NOT encourage that. ESL Friendly, any level of CEFR A, B, or C welcome. This class is also useful for Guided Conversation practice for ESL students. Social classes satisfy BC’s curriculum/BC Ministry of Education for K–12 around communication studies through: acquiring and presenting information; focusing on intent and purpose in delivery; and connecting and engaging with others. *This class directly relates to the B.C. Government Education Curriculum under: Physical and Health Education Curricular Competencies, and Mental well-being and Social and community health. In particular we address communication skills, proposing and identifying strategies in social situations, self advocacy and group dynamics.
Learning Goals
Students will explore the rhythms of conversations and will build confidence in sharing their special interests with the session leader. They will learn strategies for self-advocacy and build strategies to identify and voice their own needs in a social group.
Learners will feel confident joining ARI's "Making Friends" groups. Find groups for ages 3 to 18 on our profile!
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from University of Portsmouth
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Victoria
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from McGill University, Canada
Carly has been running inclusive and supportive social groups for kids for over 10 years. With her Bachelor's of Child and Youth Care, with early childhood education specialization from the University of Victoria, she has years of experience coaching the anatomy of conversation and is constantly learning about humans. Carly coaches all of instructors in the methodology of this class to provide consistency.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$42
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Completed by 39 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-18