Foundational Communication Skills
These skills help children understand and express basic needs, thoughts, and feelings through words, gestures, or alternative communication methods. By learning to ask for help, follow instructions, and share ideas, children build a solid foundation that makes it easier to develop socially, think clearly, and master everyday tasks.
Social and Emotional Skills
Social and emotional skills encourage children to interact effectively, understand emotions (their own and others’), and respond appropriately to various situations. As they learn to cooperate, empathize, and manage feelings, it becomes easier to communicate clearly, solve problems, and tackle day-to-day challenges more confidently.
Cognitive and Pre-Academic Skills
These skills strengthen thinking, learning, and early academic abilities such as memory, attention, and basic math and literacy concepts. When children can communicate, navigate social situations, and manage emotions well, they are more prepared to follow instructions, stay focused, and gain the building blocks for academic success.
Daily Living and Motor Skills
Daily living and motor skills involve coordinating movements, handling everyday tasks like dressing or eating, and growing more independent. As children improve communication, become socially aware, and think more flexibly, they can more easily follow routines, understand instructions, and apply problem-solving to achieve greater self-sufficiency.
Advanced Generalization Skills
These skills help children use what they have learned—communication, social understanding, thinking strategies, and daily living know-how—in new or unfamiliar settings. By practicing their abilities in different contexts, children learn to adapt, become more confident, and thrive in a variety of real-world situations.