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Beyond the Screen

In a world where technical education and STEM programs dominate today’s world, Catherine Wang took it upon herself to teach a class about soft skills. She founded a space where neurodiverse students could learn and practice social interaction and emotional management. She took action, creating a virtual Social Emotional Regulation class that now serves as a resource for students looking to better understand themselves and the world around them… Continue reading Beyond the Screen

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Health Column Series: The Therapeutic Power of Dance for Kids on the Spectrum

A growing and diverse body of research has investigated the therapeutic benefits of dance and movement for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, consisting of randomized controlled trials, pilot studies, qualitative research, and meta-analyses of multiple clinical trials and studies. Clinical trials have provided strong evidence that structured dance interventions can improve a range of developmental outcomes… Continue reading Health Column Series: The Therapeutic Power of Dance for Kids on the Spectrum

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Children Programs, Programs, Remote/Virtual Programs

Storyland Virtual Enrichment Program: Learning Through Stories

Whether it’s children falling asleep to bedtime stories, families passing down their histories, or memorable moments captured and shared, storytelling serves as a powerful medium for learning and building community. In the past winter and spring semester, FCSN’s newest virtual enrichment class, Storyland, explores this storytelling medium, sharing morals and stimulating imaginations, all while strengthening vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.  Continue reading Storyland Virtual Enrichment Program: Learning Through Stories

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Children Programs, Programs

Empowering Social and Emotional Growth: The Kid & Teen Social Play Group for Special Needs Children

Every day, many special needs children face new, uncomfortable, and unfamiliar situations. They need important life skills to handle the complex world of social interactions in various settings. How can they express and cope with their emotions when someone hurts or upsets them? How can they start and maintain a conversation when they want to talk, play, and make friends with others? The Kid and Teen Social Play Group program at FCSN is here to help them by teaching how to identify, express, and manage their feelings, communicate and solve problems with others, take different perspectives, and work as a team. Continue reading Empowering Social and Emotional Growth: The Kid & Teen Social Play Group for Special Needs Children

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