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November Theme: Recognizing Thankfulness

Happy Cooler Weather, Everyone!

I love when we hit November -- the kids have settled into their school routines, schedules are set (not that they're not crazy!), and we get to share a gorgeous feast at the end of the month with friends and family. Isn't it wonderful we have a holiday dedicated to acknowledging the gifts we have and sharing them with others?

This month we focus on recognizing thankfulness with our students by opening their eyes to the special people in their lives and the gifts and talents each of them have. We want to "switch on" the emotional connectivity necessary to feel appreciation by having them stop, think, and take note. It's amazing what a little focus can do to bring out the "ah-ha" moments with our kids!

The end of the year is a busy one too. We enjoyed another terrific turnout at the Locomotion tween/teen dance this past Saturday, spring 2012 class registration is OPEN, and our teens are helping others by volunteering at the Houston Food Bank. In December, join us as a family for our theatre night!

So as we descend on the holidays, remember to take time to stop and smell the wonderful aroma of friends, family and special people in our lives.

We are thankful for you and your families!

Wendy

Classes: Lots of NEW in the new year!

Get a jump on that new year's resolution to help your child grow socially and sign up for Spring 2012 Social Skills Classes today!

Classes now forming in Bellaire, Memorial, Katy, Sugar Land and the Woodlands. New days, times, and new locations!

Volunteer Opportunity: Houston Food Bank, Sat. Nov. 12

We're looking for teens volunteers aged 14 and up to help those less fortunate. We'll be serving, packing, stacking, and preparing food down at the Houston Food Bank, Sat. November 12 from 12-4 p.m.

Interested? Get in touch and let us know you can come -- (713) 461-7200 or admin@socialmotionskills.org

Social Motion Family Holiday Outing, Sun. Dec. 12

Please join us for a family affair to see this holiday classic -- the TUTS presentation of White Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. at the Hobby Center. 15 tickets available at a special $25/each.

RSVP to Maria at (713) 461-7200 or admin@socialmotionskills.org.

Driving on the Spectrum: Save Your Seat for Spring 2012

For more info or to add your name to the 'interested' list, call Maria at Mission Control (713) 461-7200 or e-mail admin@socialmotionskills.org.

Courageous Conversation Series off to a great start

The first in a series of Courageous Conversions kicked off on Wed., Nov. 2nd at the new Social Motion Skills "Mission Control" headquarters with over 30 participants on hand to listen and learn about issues facing autism today and the importance of evaluation and intervention from Dr. Mike Assel and Dr. Pauline Filipek of the Children's Learning Institute. Drop in on excerpts from the Conversation here.

Tweens and Teens Dance the Early Night Away

Over 40 kids hit the dance floor at the second-ever Locomotion Dance Party this past Saturday night at the Briar Club. While the DJ spun the tunes, the dance instructor got everyone movin' and groovin'. Kids mingled and enjoyed party food with each other -- a very social group indeed! Participants will be e-mailed soon for links to pics from the event.

Social Motion Skills is the premier provider of social skills classes for children and teens with social integration differences (autism spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, language and learning) or anyone who finds navigating the social world tricky at times.

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