Social Thinking®
The ability to adapt in social settings can be a big challenge for some children and teenagers. Social Thinking® is a developmental, language-based and thinking-based (metacognitive) methodology that helps foster social competence for those who struggle socially.
What is Social Thinking®?
Social Thinking® was coined by Michelle Garcia Winner to teach social competencies for individuals who struggle with social skills. The Social Thinking® methodology uses unique vocabulary, visual frameworks, activities and strategies to help socially-challenged individuals to navigate the social world.
Benefits of Social Thinking®
Social Thinking® is suitable for ages 4 and above, and can help with:
- Understanding appropriate behaviours in social situations
- Interpreting non verbal cues such as body language and mannerisms
- Emotional awareness
- Self regulation
- Conversational skills
- Peer relationships
- Perspective taking
- Social problem solving
- Executive functioning
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