Course Descriptions
CORE CLASSES
The following classes all focus on the main social cognition concepts and utilize curriculum and activities to solidify student’s understanding of them.
Concepts include: thinking with your eyes, group plan, being a part of the group, whole body listening, hidden rules, expected and unexpected behaviors, flexible and stuck thinking, thinking about others, problem solving, perspective taking,...
Please note:
Recommended age is based on the curriculum recommendations. We do accept students that might be a different age in a group if parents and staff agree that the student is developmentally or emotionally at the recommended age of the group.
Concepts include: thinking with your eyes, group plan, being a part of the group, whole body listening, hidden rules, expected and unexpected behaviors, flexible and stuck thinking, thinking about others, problem solving, perspective taking,...
Please note:
Recommended age is based on the curriculum recommendations. We do accept students that might be a different age in a group if parents and staff agree that the student is developmentally or emotionally at the recommended age of the group.
Social Heroes Beginners (Recommended Ages 6 - 10)
Using the “You are a Social Detective©” curriculum, students will learn to use their eyes, ears, and brains to find out what others are thinking or planning to do and what they are saying with their words and their actions. These are the basic concepts needed prior to moving on to SuperFlex™. The amount of time spent on each curriculum depends on student's progress.
Using Superflex ™ ... A Superhero Social Thinking ® Curriculum (Winner and Madrigal, 2008), students will practice flexible thinking and identify strategies for overcoming their individual challenges, learning form our hero SuperFlex™.
Using Superflex ™ ... A Superhero Social Thinking ® Curriculum (Winner and Madrigal, 2008), students will practice flexible thinking and identify strategies for overcoming their individual challenges, learning form our hero SuperFlex™.
Social Heroes Advanced (Recommended Ages 6 - 10)
Using Superflex ™ ... A Superhero Social Thinking ® Curriculum (Winner and Madrigal, 2008), students will practice flexible thinking and identify strategies for overcoming their individual challenges, learning form our hero SuperFlex™. The students in this group already have a solid understanding of the basic concepts and are familiar with some SuperFlex™ characters.
The Social Me (Recommended Ages 8-12)
This class is a powerhouse of social knowledge to help children in elementary and middle school transition into the more socially-complex and socially-demanding grades and become stronger social problem solvers. Drawing from Social Thinking and Me (Winner, 2016), students will practice thinking about hidden rules and expected behavior in order to better navigate social opportunities in school, home, and community settings.
The Thinkers (Recommended Ages 13 - 18)
As students get older the dynamics interactions with peers and adults continue to change. Students in the class will be challenged to infer and explain social expectations in a variety of complex scenarios. Instruction will address being a part of a group, social perspective-taking, the friendship peer-a-mid, and other related skills.
In The Zone (Recommended Ages 7 - 10 or 11 - 15)
By exploring The Zones of RegulationⓇ (Kuypers, 2011), students will learn to identify their emotional state and level of alertness using four colored “zones”. Group instruction will focus on noticing body signals, identifying triggers, reading social context, and considering how individual behavior impacts others. Students will practice strategies for emotional control, sensory regulation, self-awareness, and problem-solving.
COMBINATION CLASSES
The following classes combine various social cognition concepts with another methodology such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Zones of Regulation®, Confidence building and Healthy Relationships curriculum.
Please note:
Recommended age is based on the curriculum recommendations. We do accept students that might be a different age in a group if parents and staff agree that the student is developmentally or emotionally at the recommended age of the group.
Please note:
Recommended age is based on the curriculum recommendations. We do accept students that might be a different age in a group if parents and staff agree that the student is developmentally or emotionally at the recommended age of the group.
Girls Club (Recommended Ages 9 - 12 or 13- 18)
Using Thinksheets (Winner, 2014) and Social Behavior Mapping (Winner, 2010), girls will learn to distinguish what are the expected and unexpected behaviors in different social situations, how to make and keep friends, emotional regulation and other social concepts specifically tailored to girls with social deficits.
The Thinker Zone (Recommended Ages 11 - 14 or 14 - 18)
This class will apply and extend learning from The Zones of RegulationⓇ (Kuypers, 2011) to deepen understanding of core Social ThinkingⓇ concepts using the Thinksheets for Tweens and Teens (Winner, 2011) curriculum. We will explore self-regulation strategies that allow students to maintain positive relationships with peers and adults and better advocate for themselves.
Mindful Thinkers (Recommended Age 13 - 16)
Combining Mindfulness and Social ThinkingⓇ students will be challenged to infer and explain social expectations in a variety of social scenarios. Instruction will include various mindfulness techniques and how to incorporate them with concepts such as being part of a group, social perspective taking, the friendship peer-a-mid, and other related skills.
Confidence Club (Recommended Ages 16-22)
Combining Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Social Thinking® you will learn to recognize, rethink, and replace self-doubt, enabling you to transform your negative self-image into a more positive, accurate reflection so you have the confidence to pursue your dreams and find success.
A - Team (Recommended Ages 18 +)
Using Social Behavior Mapping (Winner, 2010), Healthy Relationships (Sondoozi, Loiewski, Tompkins, 2013) and Socially Curious and Curiously Social (Winner, Crooke, 2011) participants will learn how to better navigate the life of an adult with HFA, AS.
Topics in this group will be chosen by guardians and participants based on their current areas of need.
Topics in this group will be chosen by guardians and participants based on their current areas of need.
THINK-EXTEND-APPLY (TEA) CLASSES
The following classes are designed for students with solid knowledge of the social cognition concepts.
Students in these classes will engage in conversations and work on activities which will allow them to extend and apply the social knowledge they acquired.
These classes use guided instruction, social cognition curriculum and vocabulary to solidify prior knowledge.
Please note:
Recommended age is based on the curriculum recommendations. We do accept students that might be a different age in a group if parents and staff agree that the student is developmentally or emotionally at the recommended age of the group.
Students in these classes will engage in conversations and work on activities which will allow them to extend and apply the social knowledge they acquired.
These classes use guided instruction, social cognition curriculum and vocabulary to solidify prior knowledge.
Please note:
Recommended age is based on the curriculum recommendations. We do accept students that might be a different age in a group if parents and staff agree that the student is developmentally or emotionally at the recommended age of the group.
Think-Extend-Apply (Recommended Ages 9-11)
Think-Extend-Apply (Recommended Ages 12-15)
Think-Extend-Apply (Recommended Ages 16 +)
Think-Extend-Apply (Recommended Ages 12-15)
Think-Extend-Apply (Recommended Ages 16 +)
EXTRA CURRICULAR CLASS
For our Social Acting class click here
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Once the CDC states that it is safe for in-person classes to resume our sessions will be held in the
Pathway to Work building, 1445 E. Guadalupe Road, Tempe AZ 85283.
Once the CDC states that it is safe for in-person classes to resume our sessions will be held in the
Pathway to Work building, 1445 E. Guadalupe Road, Tempe AZ 85283.
Disclaimer: This program, including its teacher or leader, is not affiliated with, nor has it been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by Michelle Garcia Winner and Think Social Publishing, Inc.