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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New Program for Teenagers with Aspergers in Toronto, Canada |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2012, 12:30 pm
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| Hey momsparky, Again these are only suggestions, you definitely know your child best! Sequencing is definitely a very big challenge in board games, especially if they're self directed. This is where you come in (or at Good Game, the moderator). You should have an intimate knowledge of the game, so t... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New Program for Teenagers with Aspergers in Toronto, Canada |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2012, 8:09 am
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| momsparky did you find the above helpful? |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New Program for Teenagers with Aspergers in Toronto, Canada |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2012, 4:22 pm
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| Thanks for the info! Here are my thoughts, please use what's useful and reflect on what's not and make a new answer that is useful to you. (then share it! :D) I understand about the video games, it's a very difficult thing to navigate. Do you have someone in his life who could make recommendations a... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New Program for Teenagers with Aspergers in Toronto, Canada |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2012, 2:20 pm
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| I've just got a few more questions to help me see the bigger picture: How old is your son? What were the games that he was playing? Does he enjoy video games? Which are his favourite? What are his special interests? Have any of the social skills groups been more effective than others and why? |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New Program for Teenagers with Aspergers in Toronto, Canada |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2012, 5:50 pm
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Now you're talking!  Thanks for the feedback! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New Program for Teenagers with Aspergers in Toronto, Canada |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2012, 4:48 pm
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| Hey Alice! Thanks for sharing, I'm glad that the group was such a good fit for your son! I agree that an organization running this type of activity needs to ensure that all participants have an interest in board games. For us, we do a home visit that may include playing one of our more complicated g... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New Program for Teenagers with Aspergers in Toronto, Canada |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2012, 3:04 pm
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Hey there!
Thanks for the feedback, I've updated the headline.
What are the conditions under which your son is trying to learn? I'd be happy to make recommendations on environmental factors and suggest good games to start with. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New Program for Teenagers with Aspergers in Toronto, Canada |
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Posted: 06 Feb 2012, 10:14 pm
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We're all about connecting teens with Aspergers with potential friends in a safe and engaging environment. Check us out and give us your feedback!
Thanks! |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Friendship Board - Ages 15 through 18 |
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Posted: 06 Feb 2012, 10:12 pm
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Hey Guys!
If you're in the Toronto area and you're looking to learn some board games and meet potential friends, check us out!
Have a wonderful day!
www.goodgamers.ca |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Entering Adulthood? |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2012, 6:06 pm
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| Hey, I know you're in New York and I'm in Toronto and I can't officially "support" you and your son, but I figured I'd write with some of my personal experience in the hopes that some of it may prove helpful or fruitful for you. I am 25 and the Director of the newly founded "Good Game" (the link is ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: you know your kid is a geek when... |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2012, 5:33 pm
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Replies: 80
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Thumbs up for geeks!  |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Good Game's Mission |
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Posted: 04 Jan 2012, 9:05 am
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| Good Game’s mission is to create an environment where teens and young adults with neurological disorders including Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Depression can come together on a regular basis and have a strong chance at making friends. We believe tha... |
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Forum: Games and Video Games Topic: Board game group for teenagers with Aspergers |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2012, 7:52 pm
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| Hey All, I've started a new company out of Toronto, Ontario called Good Game. We run after-school support groups for teenagers with Aspergers that are focused on friendship through board games. We provide a safe, engaging environment where teens with AS can have real opportunities to make friends wi... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Support group for teens with Aspergers in Toronto |
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Posted: 02 Jan 2012, 8:34 am
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| Hey All, I've started a new company out of Toronto, Ontario called Good Game. We run after-school support groups for teenagers with Aspergers that are focused on friendship through board games. We provide a safe, engaging environment where teens with AS can have real opportunities to make friends wi... |
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