Social Detectives Agency

A comprehensive 6-week social skills and problem-solving program designed specifically for 2nd-grade students with ASD. The sequence uses a 'Social Detective' theme to teach self-regulation, perspective taking, empathy, and social problem-solving through visual supports and concrete activities.

ADAlexandra Destasio

Feeling Detectives

Focuses on identifying internal feelings and matching them to a visual scale. Students learn to recognize the 'size' of their feelings and begin building a toolbox of calming strategies.

Perspective Investigators

Introduces the concept of thought bubbles vs. speech bubbles. Students investigate how different people might have different thoughts and feelings about the same situation.

Empathy Agents

Focuses on recognizing the needs of others and practicing acts of kindness. Students learn the 'Bucket Filling' concept to understand the impact of their actions on others.

Problem Solvers

Teaches students to categorize social and academic problems by 'size' (Glitch, Little Problem, Big Problem). Students learn a step-by-step model for solving small problems independently.

Flexibility Force

Targets cognitive flexibility, especially during academic challenges and games. Students practice shifting from 'stuck' thinking to 'flexible' thinking when plans change.

Social Superstars

A cumulative review of all detective skills. Students apply their knowledge to complex scenarios and celebrate their growth with a graduation ceremony and portfolio review.