Ladder Buddiez
Ladder Buddies provides the therapeutic module designed for children with social skills deficits. These research-based therapeutic strategies will be modeled for the parents and then processed in a parent group which will be held concurrently. Your child will have the opportunity in each of the "Ladder Buddiez" groups to explore pro-social skills through puppet shows, stories, and interactive therapeutic free play. Our Masters's level therapists will work to build in your child the competencies to learn the needed skills of cooperation, turn taking, problem solving and frustration tolerance.
Overview of program for preschoolers
This Ladder Buddiez group was developed with the vision of supporting young children to become competent communicators and play participants with their peers. A combination of semi-structured play activities and more formal social skills lessons are used to target:
- communication with peers for a range of functions
requesting, protesting, greeting, commenting, sharing information
- repair of communication breakdown
persisting when a peer does not respond, requesting clarification, repetition, etc. when necessary
· nonverbal communication
using and reading body language
· conversational skills
initiating conversation, staying on topic
· play skills
turn-taking, sharing materials, negotiating, pretend play
· generalization to natural environments
social stories, lessons, game rules, following a schedule
A strong emphasis is placed on supporting our participants to become independent in their interactions with each other. We will strive to create an environment where children develop meaningful relationships with each other and learn that peer interaction and play is fun.
Your child will be:
· singing
· playing games
· making crafts
· engaging in floor play
While doing these types of activities, your child will be learning:
· appropriate greeting skills
· good listening skills
· following directions
· turn-taking
· sharing
· using good manners
· cooperating
· basic feeling identification
Ladder Buddiez Fall Groups
Overview of program for older kids
This Ladder Buddiez group was developed with the vision of supporting your child to become more self- assured, and more competent in their communication with their peers. It will encourage your child to be able to play, cooperate, empathize, and appreciate other participants. A combination of semi-structured play activities, creative outlets, and more formal social skills lessons are used to target:
- communication with peers for a range of functions
requesting, protesting, greeting, commenting, sharing information
- repair of communication breakdown
persisting when a peer does not respond, requesting clarification, repetition, etc. when necessary
· nonverbal communication
using and reading body language
· conversational skills
initiating conversation, staying on topic
· play skills
turn-taking, sharing materials, negotiating, pretend play
· generalization to natural environments
social stories, lessons, game rules, following a schedule, using creative arts for a common ground from which to relate
A strong emphasis is placed on supporting our participants to become independent in their interactions with each other. We will strive to create an environment where children develop meaningful relationships with each other and learn that peer interaction, finding the creative genius within, and working on a project together is fun.
Your child will be:
· singing
· playing games
· making crafts
· engaging in creative brainstorming
While doing these types of activities, your child will be learning:
· appropriate greeting skills
· good listening skills
· following directions
· turn-taking
· sharing
· using good manners
· learning the social nuances that build friendship
Ladder Buddiez Go Camping
Supply List
You child will need to bring:
- backpack
- change of clothes
- snack (water will be provided)
- diapers & wipes if being used
Please have these items prepared for each session.
Challenges are to be expected. Your child may have difficulty separating from parents without a lot of fuss. Your child may need time to adjust to coming and going from group. Other challenges may include: trusting and taking directions from adults, following rules, sitting quietly for a short time, playing with other children, being willing to share, recognizing the feelings of others, and being part of a group. Opportunities will be provided for the children to see themselves as part of a group and to learn by communicating with others. This will be done through games and activities.
CALL FOR FALL GROUPS SIGNING UP NOW!!!!
Ladder Buddiez Go Camping
Student Information Sheet
Child’s Name: __________________ Date of Birth: _________________
Nickname: ______________
Parent/Guardian: ______________ Best Contact Number: ________
Address: ________________________________________________
Brothers and sisters of the child:
Name: _______________________ Date of birth: ______________
Name: _______________________ Date of birth: ______________
Name: _______________________ Date of birth: ______________
Name: _______________________ Date of birth: ______________
Other members residing in the home and their relationship to the child:
___________________________ _______________________________
Any previous preschool or daycare experience: (How long?)
___________________________ _______________________________
Child’s favorite:
Play materials _________________________________________________
Activities _____________________________________________________
Foods ________________________________________________________
Things that comfort your child:
____________________________________________________________
Things that frighten your child:
____________________________________________________________
Words used to indicate a need to use the bathroom:
_____________________________________________________________
Special needs of your child: (medications, allergies, food intolerance, behaviors)
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
(If your child will need special medication to handle this special need, make sure to provide this medication with written instructions from your child’s physician.)
Cultural habits/home issues that may affect your child’s behavior:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Thank you for helping us get to know your child a little better!....Ladder Buddiez Go Camping!
Agenda
Introductions
What do you want your child to learn from this program?
Program overview
E attending
Supply List
Student Information Sheet
Ladder Buddiez Go Creative!
Student Information Sheet
Child’s Name: __________________ Date of Birth: _________________
Nickname: ______________
Parent/Guardian: ______________ Best Contact Number: ________
Address: ________________________________________________
Brothers and sisters of the child:
Name: _______________________ Date of birth: ______________
Name: _______________________ Date of birth: ______________
Name: _______________________ Date of birth: ______________
Name: _______________________ Date of birth: ______________
Other members residing in the home and their relationship to the child:
___________________________ _______________________________
Any previous preschool or daycare experience: (How long?)
___________________________ _______________________________
Child’s favorite:
Creative outlet _________________________________________________
Activities/hobbies___________________________________________________
Foods ________________________________________________________
Things that help to calm your child:
____________________________________________________________
Things that cause your child anxiety:
____________________________________________________________
Words used to indicate a need to use the bathroom:
_____________________________________________________________
Special needs of your child: (medications, allergies, food intolerance, behaviors)
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
(If your child will need special medication to handle this special need, make sure to provide this medication with written instructions from your child’s physician.)
Cultural habits/home issues that may affect your child’s behavior:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Thank you for helping us get to know your child a little better!....Ladder Buddiez Go Creative!
Payment and Misc. reminders
Medicaid and Health Choice are the only form of insurance which we will be billing
All others, $80 a day, payable by check or money order only………….NO CASH PLEASE!
Place your check in your child’s back pack
A receipt will be given to you via your child’s back pack
Purchase a notebook in which a daily comment will be written and sent home daily
Any special need or event that your child is experiencing and that you would like us to know can
be written by parent and sent along in the back pack
