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Power Up Outcomes with Video Interventions

Neurodiversity affirming social communication explainer videos, social scenes, peer mentored videos and more

 

Developed by the Lavi Institute, an ASHA approved CE provider, nominated for ASHA innovator award, 2023

Sample Videos

Testimonials by school-based SLPs

Ashley Huten, MS, CCC-SLP, school-based SLP 

Liz Suarez, MA, CCC-SLP, school-based SLP 

Lauren Gorzo, MA, CCC-SLP, school-based SLP 

List of Social Squad Topics

Reflective Self-Awareness (brain differences, what social communication entails, differences and brain differences, interoception, neurodiversity, social communication differences, accommodations, strengths), Discovering Emotions (why do we need emotions? sources of emotion, intensity of emotions, what emotions feel like), Understanding Emotions, Self-Regulation (what happens when a person is not self-aware, cause-effect analysis, intent of messages and uncertainty, "behavior is not something that happens for no reason"), Discovering Personal Profile (feeling different, double empathy, becoming friends with yourself, establishing interests, likes, dislikes and deal breakers, "you don’t have to like someone", goals, varieties of strategies, friendships), Social Anxiety (when you think this program is not for you, anxiety, classical conditioning, brave ladder and abdominal breathing, positive thinking, negative self-talk, jumping to conclusions, personalization, and more)

Conversational  Strategies (Active and Genuine Listening, Rhetorical Questions, Exaggeration, Strategies for communicating with friends and acquaintances, Entering conversations, Handling Confrontations, Saying “No”, Apologies, Self-Advocacy, Maintaining Friendships, Special Topics), Friendship practice videos, Sharing private information, White lies

How to connect with people and find new friends – strategies, social mind and big heart, empathy, sarcasm, dealing with change and disappointment

Use Evidence Based Programs to Boost Outcomes

The Video Learning Squad programs are developed by the Lavi Institute and are held to highest standards in validation of intervention programs. Our programs are first field-tested, validated and then made available for clinical use.  The Social Skills Squad program has been clinically used and field-tested with children and teens (between the ages of 7 and 18) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social Communication Disorder (SCD) or pragmatic language impairment, Emotional Disturbance (ED) and Intellectual Disability (ID)​

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What Our SLP Customers Have to Say

I finally found a product that many of my high school students across a diverse population of disabilities can benefit from in the area of social skills therapy. These hands on videos teach a variety of social skills using actual video footage the students can listen to, watch and interpret instead of looking at a 2-dimensional photo card that is flat. I highly recommend this product due to its functionality for social therapy and it's usefulness across ages, especially high school.
Andrea Grout, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
What a lifesaver! I’m always struggling to find practical materials for my pragmatics groups. There are only so many times I can read out hypothetical situations or role play. This program really makes the concepts easy to understand for my students. They watch the situations unfold and have a better understanding of how to interpret facial expressions and vocal intonations. It’s just been such a great addition to my arsenal of therapy materials. Plus (and most importantly), it’s research based! Thank you for this product!
Michelle Santiago, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
“I absolutely love this program. Not only is it research based, it is also prep-free and the biggest time saver"
Alexa Mazurek, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
The Social Squad is easy to use and teaches students how to understand and use facial expressions and vocal inflections. It uses real life scenarios and peer modeling. On top of all the therapeutic benefits, my students love the use of videos during their speech visits. 10/10!
Charlotte Granitto, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
An effective, research-based social skills program that is easy to use! A must-have resource for all SLPs!
Helena Pelayo, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
I love how much time this video program saves! It's so easy to use and saves hours of prep time. Perfect for my social communication groups!
Alyssa Dixon, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist

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