Welcome to Social Harmony
Social Harmony produces cutting-edge, innovative Social Skills products for families and children on the Autism Spectrum. Our first CD release, "Faces," features the band The Expressions performing rap and rock songs rich with strategies and cueing systems for children to utilize in social and learning situations.
Mission Statement
To provide an innovative social skills program that appeals to typical kids as well and is implemented primarily through music, a proven learning method for kids with autistic disorder.
Faces
Social Harmony is proud to announce the release of "Faces," the debut album from The Expressions! A fast-paced blend of rap and rock songs that help families work on social skills while keeping kids engaged and entertained.
Social Skills songs / Skill Area:
FACES: Eye contact, interpreting facial expressions and interpreting non-verbal/gestural cues.
NAMES: engraining and recalling names of people.
MELTDOWN: coping skills prior to, during and after a tantrum.
PERSONAL SPACE: Recognizing and demonstrating appropriate body distance while communicating.
TOO MUCH SILLY: using, monitoring and self correcting appropriate sounds, words and body movements across all settings and people.
VIDEO TALK: Using functional language/decreasing immediate and delayed echolalia.
PAY ATTENTION: Attention and focus skills in learning and communication settings.
Buy the CD
"Faces" can be yours for the low price of $24.99 plus Sales Tax, Shipping & Handling. To purchase the CD go to our website www.rockingautism.com
R.A.D.
R.A.D. features the latest cutting edge social skills program that utilizes hip, current rap and rock songs to help families build areas of strength into children on the autism spectrum.
RAD PROGRAM FEATURES
For Kids by Kids - Real Kids are the characters in the program as opposed to animals or cartoons.
Characters Songs increase awareness and teach practical strategies for optimal social independence.
Songs have built in cueing system.
Program includes assessment goals, Progress tracking system and behavioral reinforcement charts.
Social skills Classes
R.A.D. Social Skills Classes are held at Us Too Center
Call For a free Trial
949-716-1970
Founders
Shaun Howell is a Speech Language Pathologist and Co-Founder of Social Harmony who has 15 years experience. She has a private practice affiliated with Us Too Center in Lake Forest, CA. She works primarily with kids on the Autism Spectrum and was inspired to write the songs for the kids with whom she has and currently works.
Dena Lusardi is a Parent of a Child with Autism and Co-Founder of Social Harmony. She is also the founder of Us Too Center in Lake Forest, CA. Us Too Center is a non-profit organization that teaches gymnastics and provides services to kids primarily with autism. She works with Shaun on providing social skills classes that incorporate gymnastics, music and life skills. Her daughter Lauren and her son Dominic who has autism are in the program.
Philosophy
Past and current social skills music programs are designed for younger kids and are generally performed by adults. The music is typically slower and does not sound like music one might find on the radio. The RAD program is for kids by kids and has the "cool factor" that appeals to everyone. The songs increase awareness and provide a welcome alternative to constant verbal cueing that parents and professionals feel they need to provide. They have built in cueing systems as well as strategies for kids to utilize in social and learning situations. Kids respond extremely well to these cues and strategies. We strive for kids with autistic disorders to have optimal success and independence for socialization and building/maintaining positive peer relationships.
Contact
Social Harmony
25 Spectrum Pointe Dr, Suite 405
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: (949) 716-1970
Fax: (949) 716-1972
Contact: Shaun Howell or Dena Lusardi
Email: rockingautism@yahoo.com
Website: www.rockingautism.com
