Teaching Social Skills Through Play with Children Aged 4-8

You know it is critical for children to fit in and feel successful playing with other children their age. What are the essential behaviors that make an effective player? How do you teach these skills and transform a group of disorganized players into a cohesive group? What if they have ADHD, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder? Watch this video to see a seasoned social skills group leader facilitate a group experience allowing children to feel successful having fun together while learning skills. Gain the confidence and resources to help struggling children learn to share control, synchronize their behavior with others, and engage in organized play activities that build social skills and are intrinsically rewarding. Brad Mason is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology and Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice who has led groups in public schools and private settings for over 15 years and provided social skills group leadership training for teachers, parents, speech therapists, counselors, and psychologists in schools, universities, and numerous agencies.