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S5 E2 - Recess Reimagined: Building Social Skills with Ben Somers
What if Recess wasn’t just a break? What if it's a powerful opportunity for growth?
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Somers, creator of an innovative Recess program. A wave that is transforming how children connect, regulate, and build essential life skills during unstructured time.
If your child struggles with social interaction, transitions, or behavior during less structured parts of the day. This conversation will open your eyes to what’s really possible.
We talk about how Recess can become a space where children learn to communicate, problem-solve, and feel successful, without pressure, and with purpose.
You’ll walk away with:
A new way to see Recess as a critical part of your child’s development
Simple strategies to support social skills and emotional regulation
Insight into how the right environment can reduce behaviors and build confidence
This isn’t about changing your child. It’s about changing the environment so your child can thrive.
Tune in to discover how something as simple as Recess can become a breakthrough moment for your child.
Learn more from Ben at: recess.gg
Parenting on the Spectrum App
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Your child isn’t broken.
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Pathways to Early Communication book
If you're like most parents, you want to do everything possible to help your child reach their fullest potential. Communication delays can be very frustrating and worrying for both children and parents. This book is a great tool for anyone working with infants and toddlers to help them develop the skills they need to prevent or reduce the effects of any possible delays. The author, who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, uses stories from her own work to bring points home in an interesting and easy-to-read way. This book makes a great shower gift for any new parent!
https://www.amazon.com/Pathways-Early-Communication-Theresa-Alexander/dp/B0BNWFN86P
