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Social Learning Without Shame
Good social learning takes a relationship-centered approach that affirms a child's dignity and self-worth.

Kelly Priest
Jul 29, 20207 min read
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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.

Kelly Priest
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The Trouble With Gaming
How do we help kids with social challenges enjoy their games, and expand their interests?

Kelly Priest
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Reeling From An Autism Diagnosis
It’s OK to come unraveled a little bit. How to find your balance.

Kelly Priest
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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?

Kelly Priest
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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

Kelly Priest
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Talking about School Shootings
Adjusting your approach for children with social learning challenges.

Kelly Priest
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Playdate Plans
How to provide scaffolding for good playdates without being a helicopter parent.

Kelly Priest
7 min read
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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.

Kelly Priest
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A Word on "High Functioning"
Calling someone “high-functioning” is usually not consciously intended to be insulting.

Kelly Priest
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Teaching Perspective Taking
What is "perspective taking," and why is it important?

Kelly Priest
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Start With Yourself
Authentic use of self in guiding childrens' social learning.

Kelly Priest
7 min read
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Teaching Flexible Thinking
How to teach and support flexible thinking ... instead of demanding compliance.

Kelly Priest
3 min read
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Teaching Self Regulation
Four tips for effectively teaching self-regulation.

Kelly Priest
3 min read
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Let's Play! A Playdate Tip Sheet
A playdate tip sheet to help scaffold better playdates for better social learning.

Kelly Priest
2 min read
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Social Learning Without Shame
Good social learning takes a relationship-centered approach that affirms a child's dignity and self-worth.

Kelly Priest
7 min read
116
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