“During any moment of any given day, I’m either obsessed with what I’m doing or bored with what I’m doing.”
–Student with Asperger’s explaining the difficulty navigating everyday activities.
New apps part of autistic kids’ therapy
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Executive Function and IEP/504 Plan Goals for Academic and Social Success
Dilemma: School is back in session and Section 504 plans or Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) need to be developed, reviewed, or revised. This is overwhelming. Where to begin? My child is doing well in school on paper but is not connecting with others. How long do I wait? How about executive functions like organization or mental flexibility (i.e., moving from one subject or activity to another without difficulty) that are not graded but can significantly interfere with academic and social progress in grades 4 and up?
Solution: Consider the following video guide to a child’s social skills and executive function development:
Learn more at www.mysosh.com
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Dr. Bowers press release explaining new technology to address social skills difficulties.
Pediatric Psychologist Releases Social Skills App for Aspergers Syndrome
September 20, 2011 · 11:46 am
Sōsh: Using the Shredder to Eliminate Unwanted Thoughts
Sōsh™ is the new word in social skills development. It is also a mobile application designed to help ‘tweens, teens and young adults improve social skills. Sōsh is especially developed to be used by individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. Dr. Mark Bowers, a pediatric psychologist, in conjunction with a counseling psychologist, developed the application – moving social skills training into the high tech, mobile app world.
In this video blog, learn how to Relax using The Shredder to eliminate unwanted thoughts. It is a fun and effective way to relieve stress. The Shredder is available as a standalone app from the full Sōsh app for a fun and effective way to relax and reduce stress.
This approach to social skills has not been available until now. Individuals using the app learn to: practice conversation strategies, relax, pursue social opportunities, recognize feelings, make successful transitions, journal progress, eliminate negative thoughts, monitor behavior, and regulate speech volume, to name some of the many features. In fact, Sōsh contains over 60 well-designed and engaging screens of exercises, strategies, and practical information to improve social interactions.
With exercises, strategies, and a wealth of practical information regarding social skills, Sōsh will assist the user every step of the way. The Sōsh app is available in the iTunes app store. Visit mysosh.com for a full review of the app’s potential to improve social skills.
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New Mobile App for ‘Tweens, Teens, and Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome
Sōsh, the only mobile app of its kind for children and teens with social skills difficulties, has been made available in a Lite version in the iTunes Store. Now everyone can have full access to all of the features of this app for a trial period of one week from the time of download before deciding whether to purchase the full version. Don’t miss the chance to try out this app! Members of the Asperger’s community are saying, “I have never come across something so great for people with Asperger’s.” Experts in the field and app reviewers are saying:
- “This is a marvelous autism app. I haven’t seen anything like it.”
- “It is one sweet app, is strength-based and best in breed; an app that is both dignified, and appeals to kids’ strengths while building social skills at the same time. Finally, something my tween will want!”
- “Sōsh gives you virtually every tool you could possibly have in one electronic iPhone toolbox. It’s the Swiss Army knife of apps!”
- “This app is the most comprehensive electronic and portable toolbox for social skills development!”
For individuals ages 9 to 22 years old with Asperger’s Syndrome, difficulty with social interactions is a leading cause of stress and one of the most common calls for help. With over 60 screens of exercises, strategies, and practical information regarding social skills, the Sōsh app will assist with social skill development, and provide feedback and tools for parents, teachers and therapists. Examples include tools to relieve stress, guidance for appropriate social behaviors, and self-monitoring capabilities. The app is available in the iTunes app store.
About The Developer
Dr. Mark Bowers is a Pediatric Psychologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He specializes in neurodevelopmental diagnoses (i.e., Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, and Learning Difficulties) and he is an expert in social skills. Dr. Bowers has contributed to articles in WebMD magazine, Scholastic, and Parenting: The Early Years. In addition to developing the Sōsh mobile app, he is the author of the book Sōsh: Improving Social Skills with Children and Adolescents. Visit http://www.mysosh.com for a full review of the app’s potential to improve social skills.
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