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Why we have to sell SEL?

July 13, 2020
Bullying, Cool School, Making Friends, SEL, Social Express

Why We Need to Support Social-Emotional Learning for All Our Students! At a recent parent teacher conference a passionate teacher found herself explaining why she dedicates daily instructional time for activities to address topics of social and emotional learning (SEL),…

Learning Social-Emotional Skills in the 21st Century

April 25, 2016
Making Friends, News Mentions, Social Skills

By Heather Lowe on Thu, 21 Apr 2016 It was the winter of 1997, and as my grandmother hung up the phone, tears gradually began to stream down her face. Another one of her friends, a close one, had died. I wrapped my arms around her waist and hugged her as she cried. It was…

These Parents of Autistic Twins Are Helping Kids All Over the World with Social Skills

March 30, 2016
Autism Software, Education for autism, Help with Asperger's, Kids with Autism, Making Friends, News Mentions, Press Release, Social Media Mentions, Social Skills, Stay Up-to-Date

When Marc Zimmerman’s twins were given an autism diagnosis, he decided to create something to make their lives better. By Jamie Pacton Courtesy Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman has been a rockstar, composer, real estate broker, and software startup entrepreneur. But his latest project—founding and running the company responsible for the incredible social situation simulator The…

Study: Behavior in kindergarten linked to adult success By Kelly Wallace, CNN

July 17, 2015
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Recently a colleague sent me this CNN post. Finally, there is empirical data that shows the correlation between life success and social and emotional skills. Kelly Wallace is CNN’s digital correspondent and editor-at-large covering family, career and life. Read her other columns and follow her reports atCNN Parents and on Twitter. (CNN)In our household, we’re…

Bullying, Students with Disabilities, and Social Emotional Skills

February 26, 2015
Activities for Kids with Autism, Autism Education Resources, Autism Help for Parents, Autism Software, Education for autism, Help with Asperger's, Kids with Autism, Making Friends

Bullying, Students with Disabilities, and Social Emotional Skills Students with disabilities face an increased risk of being bullied. Some also engage in bullying behavior. To ensure the emotional well-being of its most vulnerable students, schools must take essential steps to reduce the bullying of students with disabilities and remedy the harmful effects. This document will…

Social Express named in Common Sense Media Power Up Special Needs & Learning Difficulties Guide for kids!

September 26, 2014
Activities for Kids with Autism, Autism Education Resources, Autism Help for Parents, Autism Software, Education for autism, Help with Asperger's, Kids with Autism, Making Friends, Social Learning Software, Social Media Mentions, Social Skills, Stay Up-to-Date

Congratulations! We just launched Common Sense Media’s updated Power UP Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Guide for kids — and it includes The Social Express II! Being included in our Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Guide is quite an achievement. Our team spent several months surveying research, conducting interviews, and field testing products with experts, field…

5 Play Date Tips: Help Your Autistic Child Learn to Play

April 18, 2014
Making Friends

If you’re a mom of an autistic child who needs practice to better learn how to play with others, try arranging play dates. Here are five tips to help your autistic child learn to play.

Our tips range from inviting kids to play dates who are

3 Ideas to Help Your Special Needs Child to Fit In

April 9, 2014
Making Friends

Are you a mom who struggles with helping your special needs child better fit in at school?

First, you’re not alone and you’re in

Fun Easter Ideas for Children with Special Needs

March 31, 2014
Making Friends

Here at The Social Express, we usually share ideas for helping your special needs child to improve his skills for making friends. You’ll find our recent posts with suggestions for basic ways to help your child control his emotions here, make eye contact here and do better at following the rules, here.

Social Skills Lessons: Helping Your Child Make Friends

February 25, 2014
Making Friends

As a parent, it is heart wrenching if your child struggles socially and having difficulty making friends at school or on the playground. You want to immediately solve the problem. You may want to rush to talk to the school, the other children and anyone else who can help. You instinctually want to help your…