SKILL BUILDERSSKILL BUILDERS
43 Quail Court
Suite 101
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
ph: 925-457-7771
fax: 925-465-4638
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Play Groups
Small Group Play Skills for Children 4 to 6 years of age. Facilitated play group with emphasis on; joint attention, functional and symbolic play skills and more importantly communication and cooperation all while having social fun with peers.

Social Skills Classes
Social Skills Peer Groups for Children and Teens. Students are grouped with developmentally appropriate peers based on age/grade and skill level. Being social requires "Social Thinking" In small groups, students learn the skills necessary to think social and be more socially confident.

Social Summer Camp
Summer Camp fun with a social skills emphasis. In a 3 to 1 ratio children learn to play and work together in small and large groups. Small group activities and projects, and large group outdoor play activities allows children to learn and practice pro-social skills in a fun and interactive environment with supportive facilitation. It's fun and developmentally positive. See Summer Camp for program details.
Junior Staff Assistant (JSA)
"Qualified" Skill Builder middle and high school students have the opportunity to mentor elementary school students in our social skills programs. Leadership and support is another way to encourage socialization and community. As a Junior Staff Assistant, students learn a higher level of social skills; Responsibility, Teamwork, Empathy and a Sense of Community. In addition, students can earn community service hours and employment training.
Parenting Classes and Support
Parenting a child with exceptional needs can be challenging, and at times overwhelming. Education and support is the key to helping you help your child. Learn how to support your child and sustain your own healthy balance in life. See Support Groups for the calendar of meetings.
IEP Consultation and Planning
Educated and professional consultation that will prepare you with the tools you need to get your child's needs met in the school setting.
Program Presentations and Training
Learn why play and social skills are just as important as academic skills. Learn how to effectively teach play and social skills to the mild, moderate and severe populations. Our in-service programs focus on support delivery, ideal for para-professionals whom work one to one with students, special day class teachers and support staff.
SKILL BUILDERS also provides: individual and family counseling services, behavioral assessment, behavioral intervention plans and plan management, parent and sibling support groups, play therapy and special education support and advocacy.
SKILL BUILDERS
43 Quail Court
Suite 101
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
ph: 925-457-7771
fax: 925-465-4638
bblaney