Social skills is canceled... again!
My book, "Social Skills is Canceled", is here! The chapter book tells the story of three students: Circle, Triangle, and Square. Each faces unique social challenges based on their social type. Understanding the different social types can help us all better support the students in our lives!Introduction to Social Skills is Canceled 01:01Welcome to "Social Skills is Canceled"!The book aims to provide information and education regarding different types of students, helping parents, educators, and therapists.Overview of the Book and Website 2:56The book and website (socialskillsiscanceled.org or .com) provide resources, including a quiz to identify a child's social type (circle, triangle, or square).The podcast will explore each social type in detail, starting with an introduction to the concept and the book.Characteristics of Circle Students 3:57Steph introduces the first social type, "Circle," and its characteristics, such as being friendly and well-liked by others.Being friendly is not the same thing as having friends.Circle students are often overlooked because they are seen as friendly and well-liked by adults, but they struggle to make friends with peers.They tend to think everyone is their friend.Circle students are typically parallel conversationalists, meaning they listen to conversations but do not actively participate.They often enjoy talking to adults more than peers and may prefer the company of younger children.Challenges and Overlooked Needs of Circle Students 8:07Circle students are often overlooked for social support because they do not exhibit socially inappropriate behavior.As adults, they may rely on family for social interaction because they never developed peer relationships.Introduction to Triangle Students 10:56Triangle students are known for being annoying, rude, intense, or too much, and are often in trouble for things they did not do.They are socially rejected by their peers, who may outwardly or covertly reject them.Triangle students try hard to make friends but may overcompensate, leading to a reputation for being annoying.They often have hyperactive personalities and great leadership potential but struggle to use these skills effectively.Challenges and Mental Health Issues of Triangle Students 13:52Triangle students are at risk for mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety, due to their struggles with making friends.They are typically aware of their reputation and often do not know why people find them annoying.Triangle students have big hearts and care about others but often feel isolated and lonely.They may have negative relationships with adults and are often dismissed from services and programs due to their behavior.Introduction to Square Students 17:44Square students exhibit social anxiety and are the hardest to identify because social anxiety does not always look typical.Square students tend to withdraw and isolate, making it difficult for them to make social connections.Square students are often unknown and fly under the radar.Characteristics and Challenges of Square Students 21:17Square students are typically intelligent and do well academically but struggle with social connections.They tend to be reserved and may have selective mutism, where they do not speak in certain situations.They often have close relationships with their families but struggle to make friends outside of that.The Importance of Mixed Social Groups 25:08The book and the podcast emphasize the importance of mixed social groups for students to learn from each other.Mixed groups allow students to provide feedback, see how others navigate social situations, and serve as practice partners.Conclusion and Next Episode Preview 30:20The podcast aims to help students and adults understand different social types and how they can support each other.Each upcoming episode will feature a lesson from Steph's year-round curriculum, with the next episode focusing on joining a conversation.