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This Video Game Is Helping Kids with Special Needs

May 6, 2016
Autism Help for Parents, Autism Software, Education for autism, News Mentions, Social Learning Software, Social Media Mentions, Social Skills

Marc Zimmerman created Social Express to help his autistic twin boys understand the world around them. Now the game is helping kids all over the world. by Jessica Toomer Musician Marc Zimmerman had been disappointed with how schools handled his twin autistic boys for some time. As a result of autism, his third-grade sons needed extra help developing social and emotional…

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

March 30, 2016
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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?!)…

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…

Teachers with Apps Includes Our Social Learning Software in 12 Best Special Needs Apps of 2012

January 4, 2013
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We’re so excited that our social learning program is included in the list of 12 Best Special Needs Apps of 2012! The post is by the Teachers with Apps team on their website. We love being included with some of our favorite programs for special needs children. We’ve used learning programs by Conversation Builder and…

Apps for Social Skills and Autism Interview by Time Timer(R)

July 3, 2012
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Flawless Foundation and The Social Express Working Together to Make A Difference

March 26, 2012
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Flawless Foundation The Flawless Foundation takes a stand for children living with brain-based, behavioral challenges by promoting educated awareness about neurodevelopment, providing evidence-based, holistic treatment programs and by advancing environmental and prevention focused research. We envision a world where every child living with behavioral challenges feels flawless and is understood and embraced by society. Thanks…