Awareness. Confidence. Empathy.

The goal of PALSS is to foster a positive and nurturing environment that helps children identify and apply good social interaction practices in the proper emotional context.


The skills we address.

SELF-AWARENESS:	Managing emotions Building interpersonal skills Promoting self-advocacy
PEER RELATIONSHIPS:	Making/keeping friends Reading body language Learning empathy/compassion
PROBLEM SOLVING:	Taking/keeping perspective Using problem-solving techniques Resolving conflicts amicably

A holistic approach.

Academics learned in the school setting are essential, but good social skills are the foundation that allows one to be successful beyond the classroom. Regardless of intelligence and language skills, some children can have social skill deficits which make it difficult for them to make and keep friends.

We teach social skills in a safe and non-intimidating environment with like-age peers to encourage cooperation and teamwork. This results in a higher rate of knowledge retention than a traditional classroom setting.



We incorporate approaches from several fields including occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, speech pathology, and music to ensure that all learning styles are addressed and respected.

 

"The information and resources provided were useful and the feedback after each session was partcularly helpful." — Parent

"[Jeffrey] has made a great improvement just by being aware of his behavior. He is able to identify the 'unthinkables' and immediately respond." — Parent

"PALSS helped turn around [Joey's] schoolyear, by providing him with the tools to engage other children, to understand the affects of his actions/words, and to behave in an expected manner." — Parent

 

Our co-founders.

April Remfrey M.S.		Marcee Ben-Menachem M.Ed.
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How do I know if
my child needs help?

If your child is experiencing difficulties in two or more of the areas listed below, you may want to consider contacting us for an initial consult and evaluation.

• Difficulty making and/or keeping friends
• Acts out physically before saying what's bothering them
• Unable to understand body language, facial expressions and/or sarcasm
• Unable to maintain appropriate personal distance when talking/playing
• Diagnosed with a learning disability, ADD/ADHD or Asperger's Syndrome

 

Classes are held at:
12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue WA  98005
1.5 blocks west of Richards Rd, north of I-90
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