-
Created by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D. This hilarious card game is designed to help children understand the different reactions we have to difficult situations and how our responses affect those around us. The difference between responding inappropriately and responding appropriately is examined in a non-judgmental setting. -
Players are dealt Stop, Relax and Think cards and also Stressed Out, Confused, and Discouraged cards. As they acquire more cards, they must choose different self-control skills, and they learn the value of patience and cooperating with others to achieve a goal. Ages 6-12. -
A game that teaches everyday social skills by Lawrence E. Shapiro Ph.D. Hidden Rules (or Hidden Curriculum) is a term used to describe unwritten social rules and behaviors that most of us seem to know without ever being taught, such as respecting those in a position of authority, acknowledging others' personal space, speaking at an appropriate volume, paying attention to body language, and more. This fun card game will help children learn and practice 40 hidden rules in friendship situations. 2-8 players. -
This fun-filled book is filled with comics that are designed to show teenagers the expected ways to behave in typical social situations. Each situation is depicted in a "Wrong Way" scenario and a "Right Way" scenario. Detailed photos prompt teens to take a closer look at body language and nonverbal cues. Interactive activities encourage teens to apply the scenarios to situations they have encountered in their lives. -
A game that teaches everyday social skills by Lawrence E. Shapiro Ph.D. Hidden Rules (or Hidden Curriculum) is a term used to describe unwritten social rules and behaviors that most of us seem to know without ever being taught, such as respecting those in a position of authority, acknowledging others' personal space, speaking at an appropriate volume, paying attention to body language, and more. This fun card game will help children learn and practice 40 hidden rules in classroom situations. -
Written by Mike Canavan and Lawrence Shapiro, Ph.D. Based on a widely accepted technique developed by Carol Grey, each card presents a basic social concept that children need to learn to behave appropriately in school and get along with their peers. The stories help children pay attention to important social cues, to understand the perspective of others, and to respond appropriately in social situations. Each story is followed by bulleted highlights and a set of interactive questions to stimulate discussion. The photographs on each card were selected to provide children with a visual understanding of the social challenges in school. -
A game that teaches everyday social skills by Lawrence E. Shapiro Ph.D. Hidden Rules (or Hidden Curriculum) is a term used to describe unwritten social rules and behaviors that most of us seem to know without ever being taught, such as respecting those in a position of authority, acknowledging others' personal space, speaking at an appropriate volume, paying attention to body language, and more. This fun card game will help children learn and practice 40 hidden rules in community situations. 2-8 players -
Written by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D. Hidden Rules (or Hidden Curriculum) is a term used to describe the unwritten social rules and behaviors that most of us seem to know without ever being taught, such as respecting those in a position of authority, acknowledging others' personal space, speaking at an appropriate volume, paying attention to body language, and more. This fun card game will help children learn and practice 40 hidden social situation rules for everyday life. The object of play is to be the first player to get rid of all their cards. 2-8 players. -
Created by Mike Canavan and Lawrence Shapiro, Ph.D. Based on a widely accepted technique developed by Carol Grey, each card presents a basic social concept that children need to learn to get along with family members. The stories help children pay attention to important social cues, to understand the perspective of others, and to respond appropriately in social situations. Each story is followed by bulleted highlights and a set of interactive questions to stimulate discussion.The photographs on each card were selected to provide children with a visual understanding of the challenges in getting along with others. -
Written by Lawrence E. Shapiro Ph.D. Photo Social Story Cards are a tool for teaching social skills to young children. The goal of the cards is to increase a child's understanding of typical social situations and to make him/her more comfortable in the social world. Simple stories, illustrated with concrete photographs, teach children how they are expected to act in typical social situations. Each story is followed by bulleted highlights and a set of interactive questions. The photographs provide an illustration of the story for children who learn more visually. These stories are geared toward elementary school children but can also be useful for older children with more basic social skill needs. These cards can be used with an individual child or with a group of children. -
The Toss & Talk games are intended to help children reveal their concerns and conflicts to an adult who can provide both nurturance and guidance. You will know that the game has been successful when children begin to talk more freely about themselves and start to enjoy the interaction with a concerned adult. These games are theme-focused and are designed to focus on specific areas that are of concern to children. -
A cooperative board game that teaches day-to-day social skills and social awareness. Designed to help children become socially aware of the world they live in, as they build the social skills they need in everyday life: helping, sharing, being polite, cooperating, understanding different points of views, listening, following rules, acting assertively, and being a friend. Players work as a team, there are no individual winners. -
The Toss & Talk games are intended to help children reveal their concerns and conflicts to an adult who can provide both nurturance and guidance. You will know that the game has been successful when children begin to talk more freely about themselves and start to enjoy the interaction with a concerned adult. These games are theme-focused and are designed to focus on specific areas that are of concern to children. -
The Toss & Talk games are intended to help children reveal their concerns and conflicts to an adult who can provide both nurturance and guidance. You will know that the game has been successful when children begin to talk more freely about themselves and start to enjoy the interaction with a concerned adult. These games are theme-focused and are designed to focus on specific areas that are of concern to children. -
Feelings Detective helps all children understand their own feelings as well as the feelings of others. It is especially helpful for children who tend to misread social cues, including those who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or are at any other position on the Autism Spectrum. Specific examples help players to link specific situations and thoughts with specific feelings. Feelings are the most basic building blocks of social skills. Without the ability to recognize feelings in themselves and others, children are not able to master social interactions. -
The Toss & Talk games are intended to help children reveal their concerns and conflicts to an adult who can provide both nurturance and guidance. You will know that the game has been successful when children begin to talk more freely about themselves and start to enjoy the interaction with a concerned adult. These games are theme-focused and are designed to focus on specific areas that are of concern to children. -
The Social and Emotional Competence Board Game developed by child psychologist Gary Yorke, Ph. D. Social and emotional competence refers to the capacity to recognize and manage emotions, solve problems effectively, and establish and maintain relationships with others. It is these skills that serve to protect our children from a host of difficulties including behavior problems, increased emotional distress, academic failure, delinquency, and substance abuse. Designed for 2-6 players. Recommended for ages 6-14.
-
Brain Bullies is an effective tool for introducing the principals of cognitive therapy to children. The creative and colorful illustrations in Brain Bullies helps children identify the cognitive distortions that can make them anxious. The fun and nonthreatening illustrations of the “Brain Bullies” helps children develop an understanding of the internal dialogue that contributes to anxiety and other forms of emotional distress and upset. The most common distortive thought patterns are covered in Brain Bullies. -
A Storybook About Body Safety for Young Children with an Adult Guidebook. This engaging storybook for young children is written to teach them important information about protecting themselves from the possibility of sexual abuse. It is recommended that the adult guidelines be read before you read this storybook with young children. 78 pages, soft-cover. -
The Toss & Talk games are intended to help children reveal their concerns and conflicts to an adult who can provide both nurturance and guidance. You will know that the game has been successful when children begin to talk more freely about themselves and start to enjoy the interaction with a concerned adult. These games are theme-focused and are designed to focus on specific areas that are of concern to children. -
Created by Becky Bridges, C.S.W., A.C.P. In this ever-popular board game, active, impulsive children learn motor control, relaxation skills, how to express their feelings, and how to problem-solve. The manual includes information on how the game can be used both as a diagnostic and a treatment tool, and how behaviors learned in the game can be generalized for the home or classroom. The object of the game is to proceed through the Feelings, Stop, Relax, and Think sections of the game board to Finish, collecting chips along the way. The player with the most chips when the game ends wins. -
Created by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D. This card game is designed to simulate a standard 52-card deck - with a twist! Instead of numbered cards there are 13 different children and instead of the four traditional suits there are four social skills areas - Having Fun, Inviting a Friend, Talking, and Solving a Problem. As children play the game, they make up stories that demonstrate social awareness using the 13 different character cards. The instructions suggest four ways to play, but these entertaining cards can be used in dozens of other creative ways. -
The Toss & Talk games are intended to help children reveal their concerns and conflicts to an adult who can provide both nurturance and guidance. You will know that the game has been successful when children begin to talk more freely about themselves and start to enjoy the interaction with a concerned adult. These games are theme-focused and are designed to focus on specific areas that are of concern to children. -
The Toss & Talk games are intended to help children reveal their concerns and conflicts to an adult who can provide both nurturance and guidance. You will know that the game has been successful when children begin to talk more freely about themselves and start to enjoy the interaction with a concerned adult. These games are theme-focused and are designed to focus on specific areas that are of concern to children.