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This is a bring-your-own-lunch social event offered at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on two Sundays per month and is specially designed for learners with mild to moderate intellectual disability and language delays. Participant ages range from 6-12 and teacher-led activities will implement an emphasis on basic social skills and table manners needed to encourage positive interactions with others in various settings outside of our learning center. Activities may include but are not limited to playing table top and out-of-seat games, creating art projects, and participating in team-building exercises. 

​PLEASE NOTE:  This is a drop-off event however, if your learner requires assistance with using the restroom and/or remaining with the group, we ask that a caregiver remain with him/her during this event.
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Common abilities and characteristics of learners for this event may be...
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• follow simple verbal directions
• answer basic questions (e.g. yes/no, name, etc.)
• use of repetitive language (scripting)
• ASD,  stereotypical behaviors (e.g. hand-flapping, rocking, etc.)
• complete independence with use of restroom facilities 
• self-contained classroom for some or most of the school day
• concrete, visual presentation of instruction is necessary for success
• remains with the group
• absence of behaviors that harm themselves or others​

Some social competencies of focus during this event include...
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• table manners
• cooperative playing/sharing
• participating with the group​
• turn-taking
• personal space awareness
• ​basic emotions of self and others
• increasing awareness of others
• working as a team
• emotional regulation strategies
• ​greeting others
  
• good sportsmanship
  
• ​whole body listening
  

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