The Clubhouse is the Behavioral Intervention Association's (http://www.bia4autism.org) after-school program. Once a week, children between the ages of 5 and 12, who have communication and social challenges, meet and engage in fun activities to practice different social skills. The Explorers focus on skills such as staying with the group, greetings, turn taking, participating independently in activities, and brief exchanges with peers. The Adventurers focus on skills such as initiating and maintaining conversations, perspective taking, and negotiating with peers.
A Rainbow of Colors: Rainbow Salt & Rice (The Explorers)
Today, it was all about cooperation.
- “Rainbow Collage”: Students used different art supplies (e.g., tissue paper, glitter, paint) to create a rainbow collage together.
“A Rainbow of Colors”: We filled big bins with colored rock salt, salt and rice to create a rainbow. We also added different containers (e.g., funnels, bottles) as well as hidden small objects. The students were encouraged to engage in cooperative play (e.g., filling a bottle together with the help of a funnel). They enjoyed looking for the hidden treasures.
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| Explorers at Work |
- Favorite Activity of the Day: Students stated their favorite activity of the day by placing smiley faces on our activity schedule board.
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