Social Butterflies: Where Fun Meets Growth
Social Butterflies is a social-emotional group created to empower neurodiverse children ages 6-12 to spread their wings and thrive in a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment.
Our unique program seamlessly integrates Minecraft for gaming enthusiasts and drama and art activities for those who may not share the same gaming passion, all while nurturing vital social-emotional skills.
Our Approach
We recognize the unique strengths and challenges of autistic students, emphasizing the importance of teaching social skills. By doing so, we empower students to navigate social situations authentically, fostering meaningful connections and reducing social anxiety. Our approach promotes self-expression, self-advocacy, and inclusivity, contributing to improved quality of life and lifelong learning. Through a neurodiverse affirming lens, we aim to create a supportive environment where each student can thrive, embracing their individuality while navigating the social world with confidence and resilience.
Our approach includes:
- Small group learning: Goals are set for each student based on their strengths, interests, and needs. All groups are a maximum 4:1 child to adult ratio.
- Natural Environment Teaching (NET): We teach social-emotional skills in everyday situations, making it relevant to their lives.
- Motivation strategies for each student to make learning rewarding and enjoyable. Video modelling to allow students to observe social behaviors from relatable video scenarios.
- Learning the rationale behind why it's important to learn skills while also providing opportunities to practice in a safe environment