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Kelly Priest
Jul 29, 20207 min read
Social Learning Without Shame
Good social learning takes a relationship-centered approach that affirms a child's dignity and self-worth.
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Kelly Priest
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Wildfire Recovery
Kelly Priest & Associates , JNK Assessments/Brain Matters , and Anna Major, LMFT , have created a seven-point emotional first aid kit on...
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When Things Are Different Because of a Virus
A social story about changes to kids' lives during the time of COVID.
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The Trouble With Gaming
How do we help kids with social challenges enjoy their games, and expand their interests?
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Reeling From An Autism Diagnosis
It’s OK to come unraveled a little bit. How to find your balance.
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Teaching Social Processes vs. Content
How do we back away from over-prompting and teach kids how to figure out what's really going on?
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Principles of Social Learning*
What happens when a group of teenage girls takes over their own social group? A manifesto!
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Which Parts Are Your Best Listeners?
And which part of your body could help you listen a little better?
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Here's To The Dads
Written for Father’s Day years ago, to my husband. Substitute for whoever takes on the joy/work raising a child who needs a bit more support
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Talking about School Shootings
Adjusting your approach for children with social learning challenges.
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Playdate Plans
How to provide scaffolding for good playdates without being a helicopter parent.
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Oh Good. Autism Awareness Month.
I have to tell you something. I am bracing for Autism Awareness Month. It’s coming. I need your help.
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A Word on "High Functioning"
Calling someone “high-functioning” is usually not consciously intended to be insulting.
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Fifth Grade Focus: Managing Anxiety
The case for anxiety support in every fifth-grader's SEL curriculum.
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Teaching Perspective Taking
What is "perspective taking," and why is it important?
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Start With Yourself
Authentic use of self in guiding childrens' social learning.
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Sneaky Squirrel / Hungry Squirrel
Teaching perspective taking to young children with a squirrel, a bird, and a thought bubble!
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School is a Mix of My Plans and Other People’s Plans
A social story about making it through the school day!
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Teaching Flexible Thinking
How to teach and support flexible thinking ... instead of demanding compliance.
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Teaching Self Regulation
Four tips for effectively teaching self-regulation.
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Let's Play! A Playdate Tip Sheet
A playdate tip sheet to help scaffold better playdates for better social learning.
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