Bullying, Students with Disabilities, and Social Emotional Skills Students with disabilities face an increased risk of being bullied. Some also engage in bullying behavior. To ensure the emotional well-being of its most vulnerable students, schools must take essential steps to reduce the bullying of students with disabilities and remedy the harmful effects. This document will […]
Common Sense Media has officially launched its updated Power UP Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Guide for Kids; and The Social Express II is included! Being featured in this guide is a meaningful milestone for us. The Common Sense Media team spent months diving deep into research, interviewing experts and educators, and testing products with […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From the developers of “The Social Express®,” Cool School includes lesson plans, interactive videos, assessments and everything else teachers need to educate and empower students Encinitas, Calif. – Aug. 26, 2014 – According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, nearly 1 in 3 students report being bullied during the school […]
Expands Opportunity for Educators to Help Autistic Students Learn Social Skills San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2014 Brighten Learning®, makers of engaging, online interactive programs for students learning social skills, is pleased to announce The Social Express® App is now available in the Windows Store. Social Express software is designed to teach children and […]
Our world is a social place and we spend most of our time participating as members of social groups. Think of church, synagogue, neighborhoods, Parent-Teacher Organizations, recreational sports leagues and more. For children, social skills are the foundation for getting along with others from the earliest age. In the case of special needs students and […]
As a dad of autistic twins, I have been involved in many IEP meetings beginning when the twins (now 12 1/2) were three years old. (IEP means Individualized Education Program.) I like to think of the IEP as a road map
If you’re a mom of an autistic child who needs practice to better learn how to play with others, try arranging play dates. Here are five tips to help your autistic child learn to play. Our tips range from inviting kids to play dates who are
Are you a mom who struggles with helping your special needs child better fit in at school? First, you’re not alone and you’re in
Here at The Social Express, we usually share ideas for helping your special needs child to improve his skills for making friends. You’ll find our recent posts with suggestions for basic ways to help your child control his emotions here, make eye contact here and do better at following the rules, here.
Award ceremony in San Francisco on March 20th will celebrate the year’s best in kids’ digital media products designed to educate and engage ENCINITAS, CA —March 20, 2014-– The Social Express has received a 2014 ON for Learning Award from Common Sense Media, the national nonprofit dedicated to helping kids thrive with media and technology. […]
