See what parents have said:

"This is a much needed service that offers a safe & friendly space to help children interact with others. My child uses the strategies more often when unexpected things occur in social situations. The curriculum helps her recognize her feelings which helps to better express her needs. The parent trainings were also helpful." Summer 2022

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"I would highly recommend this program because I love how organized it is and the different lesson plans that happened each week. It is a very helpful program because my child has learned to use the strategies at home and with his other therapists. He is now able to express himself & tells me how he is feeling." Summer 2022

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"This program is very relevant and overall my child's progress has improved. Using the strategies and tools helped him on how to react to big/little problems. He reacts more accurately to the size of the problem when it occurs. There are less big issues. He is able to recognize his emotions and identify the zone he is in." Summer 2022

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"This program was very relevant to my child's needs. He enjoyed identifying the various social zones & using the curriculum to describe his current emotional state. We've seen progress with how he uses the coping skills to regulate his emotions. The parent training and educational materials were helpful as well as the conversations with the speech therapist and other parents. I would recommend this program because I saw how my child enjoyed spending time with other kids & enjoyed the materials." Summer 2021

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"The Zones of Regulation are very useful in helping to identify feelings and get my son more in touch with how he is feeling. He has become more in touch with his feelings and describing how he feels." Summer 2021

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"This program was a great way for my daughter to interact with other kids her age. She is more comfortable in group settings. My child is more social and uses her words more to express her needs and ask for what she wants. The parent training and educational materials given were very informative. I think this program is a great way for your child to interact with others in a safe and comforting environment. " Summer 2021

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"Being in a group like this was very beneficial for my child. The binder was a great tool for use at home and review of lessons. We use it frequently at home and it helped my child self-regulate. He can talk about his feelings/reactions more consistently. The color system that the teachers used really works for my child. The unthinkables/thinkables curriculum was a big hit because of the superhero/ cartoon models and really made an impact for him." Summer 2021

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"I thought the program was well organized & engaged the children. The teachers are all awesome & created a program that really impacted the kids in a positive way." Summer 2021

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Recognizing Early Signs of Autism

written by ASHA Staff May 8, 2019