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Social Thinking

Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning for a Lifetime of Well-Being How do our social emotional learners function within the social world?
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Strategies to Build Social Competencies
With the Social Thinking Methodology, you gain evidence-based strategies to help people age 4 through adult improve their social competencies, including:
◉ Self-regulation
◉ Social-emotional learning
◉ Executive functioning
◉ Perspective taking
◉ Social problem solving

Our teachings help people understand themselves and others to better navigate the social

world, foster relationships, and improve their performance at school, at home, and at work. Our unique tools break down complex social concepts (like perspective taking) into understandable and doable parts that can be applied in any setting. For over 25 years, our experts have been a guiding resource for schools, clinics, and families around the world, and our teachings continually evolve based on the latest research and clinical insights. Whether you're helping individuals with ADHD, autism spectrum levels 1 or 2, social communication disorders, or an entire class of typically developing students—our strategies can help you help them. The Social Thinking Methodology addresses the questions: How does the social world work, and how can we help our students better navigate to regulate within it? Our methodology fosters the development of social competencies so foundational that our work applies across cultures, ages, races, religions, mental health diagnoses, etc., and has been adopted within communities around the world. We stand committed to providing quality, practical information that is rooted in research, built upon real-world experiences, and is responsive to the needs of the people for whom it is designed to help. We are constantly learning and gaining inspiration from our clients and others we meet, so our work is ever evolving yet remains grounded in its adherence to rigorous standards of quality.

08/02/2025

Get socially ready for back-to-school in just 10 minutes a day!

We’ve curated six essential social learning topics that you can explore in 10 minutes or less. Whether you prefer to dive into them all at once, tackle one a day, or spread them out weekly, these quick refreshers are designed to fit your schedule and boost your social learning readiness.

🧠 Executive Functioning 👉 bit.ly/4ml3xqf
🧘‍♂️ Self-Regulation 👉 bit.ly/45jwDzz
👁 Perspective Taking 👉 bit.ly/4oaKccZ
📚 Social Thinking Vocab 👉 bit.ly/3UskNhz
💬 Conversation & Social Connection 👉 bit.ly/4mf7VXQ
👫 Friendships & Relationship Development 👉 bit.ly/4lYUQlI

07/31/2025

📣 Get ready! We’re coming to a city near you this fall!

This is your chance to learn the latest information, and to network & learn in-person with like-minded educators, therapists, and caregivers. Conferences offer a chance to engage face to face with experts and peers who get it, spark new ideas, and walk away feeling energized and equipped for what’s next.

📍 Arlington, TX | Sept. 11–12 bit.ly/4miPWzD
📍 Las Vegas, NV | Sept. 15 bit.ly/45tuToo
📍 Richmond, VA | Sept. 25–26 bit.ly/4lXaFcG
📍 Norwood, MA | Oct. 9–10 bit.ly/3UDGqLG

🌟🎓 CE Credit available for eligible professionals. We are also an The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association CE Approved Provider.

Want to bring a Social Thinking Conference or Training to your city? Customized half-day or full-day talks are available! Visit our website to learn more bit.ly/3UAqfie

07/30/2025

Less than 2 weeks away! ⏰ Join us for a free 60-minute webinar on August 11, 2025: 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗣𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. Register for free! bit.ly/4nIvAkV

We’ll cover tips for using some of our FREE TPT Thinksheets. We’ll also talk about ways to embed teaching ideas into what you’re already doing in the classroom and groups.

💻 Can’t join us live? Register now and you’ll get access to watch the recording sent to your inbox on August 12, 2025.

07/26/2025

Self-advocacy begins with helping others understand your needs. This article & free downloadable from ADDitude guides students in writing a simple, powerful letter to introduce themselves to their teachers. 💬 Perfect for back to school time!

✅ Share strengths
✅ Explain challenges
✅ Build connection from day one

Find it here! bit.ly/4kNqUaF

Print and fill in this worksheet to tell your new teacher how and where you learn best, what subjects you love, where you really shine, and what strategies really help you learn and retain information.

07/25/2025

🧠 Executive function isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the foundation for learning. ⏰ When students can “see” time, they can manage it—and their learning—better.

💭 Discover practical strategies to teach students how to build time awareness, plan effectively, and follow through. Join us for this new talk on August 18, featuring expert speakers Sarah Ward, MS, CCC-SLP, and Kristen Jacobsen, MS, CCC-SLP: 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝘁𝗼-𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

Learn more & register now 👉 bit.ly/41aoxYz

💻 Registration includes 90-day recorded replay access. CE credit available for eligible professionals.

Save your seat for this dynamic and practical back-to-school livestream that introduces powerful, ready-to-use strategies the new Time Tracker Program, designed to help students shift from relying on adult prompting to becoming truly independent planners. This session will equip educators, therapist...

07/24/2025

📬 Want fresh strategies, free resources, and the latest from Social Thinking delivered straight to your inbox?

🌍 Join our global community of educators, clinicians, and families who are passionate about helping others thrive socially and emotionally.

Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to hear about events, new products, online trainings, and so much more! 👉 bit.ly/46UdHJR

07/21/2025

We’re currently at the Oklahoma State Department of Education Special Education Conference! Stop by our booth to explore our products, and learn more about Social Thinking & our upcoming conference in Arlington, TX! 📚🤩 And don’t forget to say hi to our wonderful events manager, David! 👋

🎤 Not in Oklahoma but want to learn more about our upcoming in-person events? ✨ Visit our website for more info! bit.ly/3UnqX2d

07/18/2025

🤩 Free Thinksheet Bundle based on our award-winning 𝘞𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴! Series 📚 bit.ly/4eVIfx1 Help children ages 4-7 explore concepts, such as thinking thoughts and feeling feelings, the group plan, & more!

And don't forget to register for our free webinar where we'll we explore a new set of extension activities based on 𝘞𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴! Streaming live Sept. 18, 2025 at 4 PM Pacific. Learn more & register for free! bit.ly/4eWe3Sp

07/11/2025

Join us LIVE next month for a FREE webinar: 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗣𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 📅 August 11 at 3:30 PM Pacific. Register now bit.ly/4nIvAkV

We'll explore our Teachers Pay Teachers storefront and the free online tools on our website! You'll learn how these unique resources can be used with individuals and groups. Plus, you will gain expert tips for effective teaching.

Can’t join us live? No worries—register now and watch the recording later at your convenience.

07/09/2025

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Strategies to teach essential life skills including social-emotional learning & self-regulation across all environments

Helping over 1 million educators, clinicians and families around the world. We are clinicians who create quality educational products and services that break down the social learning process to help you teach it. Our methodology fosters social competencies so foundational that our work applies across cultures, ages, races, religions, mental health diagnoses, etc. and is taught in communities around the world. We stand committed to providing quality, practical information that is rooted in research, built upon real-world experiences, and is responsive to the needs of the people who use our methodology. We are constantly learning and gaining inspiration from our clients and others we meet, so our work is ever-evolving yet remains grounded in its adherence to rigorous standards of quality.