It’s not uncommon to have an IEP student (or two, or three, or four) on your caseload who has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) AND a social skills goal. A lot goes into a successful social interaction! Students diagnosed with ADHD may also struggle with...
In 1998, Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist on the autism spectrum, coined the term "neurodiversity" to challenge the idea of autism as a disability. The neurodiversity viewpoint is that brain differences are normal and that these variations should be celebrated...
For many three- and four-year-olds, preschool is the first opportunity to be a student in a classroom setting. It’s a crucial time for development, not only academically but also socially and emotionally. By supporting our preschoolers with social-emotional learning...
The idea of implementing a social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum into your school building or district may feel daunting. While all 50 states have social-emotional learning standards, oftentimes these standards don’t include tangible steps for school leaders...
Many students are heading back to the classroom for the first time since March 2020, when the pandemic put a pause on in-person instruction. With this in mind, school districts are exploring ways to support students not only on gaps in academics but also in their...
The earlier we can support our early learners with social-emotional learning the better! As you know, this isn't always easy. Early learners may struggle with reading, paying attention, and comprehending materials created for older audiences. That's why we've released...
After a year of isolation, it may be hard for some students to transition back to in-person socializing. Their social skills may have gotten rusty. They may feel uncomfortable speaking up and relating to classmates. Educators can play an important role in helping...
In this post, we’ll share the concepts that guide our in-house clinical team in their creation process and discuss why we focus on video modeling for SEL. All Everyday Speech resources are aimed at helping students develop the underlying skills needed to succeed...
A growing number of studies are showing the importance of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to a child’s success in school, in after-school programs, and beyond, but what is SEL and why is it important?In this post, we'll cover the basic definition of what SEL is and...
