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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…

Social-Emotional Apps for Special Ed

November 2, 2015
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November 2, 2015 Photo credit: Jayne Clare Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the cornerstone of emotional intelligence, as these abilities do not come naturally for some special education students. Children in special ed settings need to have their confidence, courage, and emotional awareness nurtured in order to successfully play, work, cooperate, and be productive…

TWO KEYS TO A GREAT MORNING WITH THE SOCIAL EXPRESS

October 6, 2015
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TWO KEYS TO A GREAT MORNING WITH THE SOCIAL EXPRESS You know what I’ve been looking for lately? A recipe for a great morning! School days are just so chaotic with missed alarms, and learning skills like tying shoes and of course disagreements over what counts as breakfast. (What, mom?! Those cupcakes have protein, right?!)…

Follett School Solutions’ President Tom Schenck Joins The Language Express Board Of Directors

September 15, 2015
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Encinitas, Calif. – Sept. 15, 2015 – Follett Schools Solutions’ President Tom Schenck has joined The Language Express Board of Directors. The Language Express develops web-based interactive education software, including the award winning social skills program, The Social Express®. Schenck joined Follett in 1989 and was appointed president of the Follett School Solutions’ Group…

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
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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
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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…

The Social Express App Now Available for Windows 8

May 16, 2014
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Expands Opportunity for Educators to Help Autistic Students Learn Social Skills San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2014 The Language Express®, makers of engaging, online interactive programs for students learning social skills, is pleased to announce The Social Express® App is now available in the Windows Store. Social Express software is designed to teach children…

Social Skills Deficits and Learning Disabilities: From A Teacher’s Viewpoint

May 7, 2014
Social Skills

Our world is a social place and we spend most of our time participating as members of social groups. Think of church, synagogue, neighborhoods, Parent-Teacher Organizations, recreational sports leagues and more. For children, social skills are the foundation for getting along with others from the earliest age. In the case of special needs students and…

11 Tips to Prepare for Your Special Needs Child’s IEP Meeting

April 25, 2014
Autism Help for Parents

As a dad of autistic twins, I have been involved in many IEP meetings beginning when the twins (now 12 1/2) were three years old. (IEP means Individualized Education Program.)

I like to think of the IEP as a road map