Introduction to Social Thinking: Intervening When Social Thinking Doesn’t Come Naturally

Social thinking guides the cycle of all social interaction. When we interact with people, we think about them. How we think about them affects how we behave toward them. How we behave toward them affects how they respond to us. How they respond to us affects our own emotions. For some individuals, the process of social thinking does not come naturally. While this is particularly true for individuals with autism spectrum disorders or social communication disorders, many individuals who experience difficulty with social learning/thinking have not been formally diagnosed. This lecture will build general knowledge of social thinking while providing applicable ways for parents and providers to help foster social thinking skills in children.

This event is free and open to the public. Childcare can be made available for current St. David’s Center parents; must be requested at registration. Register online at www.stdavidscenter.org/ces or call (952) 548-8627 or e-mail events@stdavidscenter.org by Friday, March 22.