Social Skills Game by Game
Ready for your child to step into their peer group with unshakable confidence and real friends? Even with the unique hurdles of ADD and ASD, Board Game Academia delivers a kind, proven solution. Our methods are expert-designed with tested frameworks that are used daily by special education teachers and behavioral specialists. Curated to suit your child's individual goal, our library of board games can help your child manage worries, build genuine social connections, and unlock the confidence they need to truly shine.
Support plan
Comprehensive Support for Children's Success
Small Group Size, Big Individual Impact
Our low ratio means your child is never lost in the crowd. This allows our instructor to spot teachable moments, allowing for immediate, individualized coaching. This focused support ensures skills are built quickly and effectively.
Supporting the Full Spectrum of Needs
Your child's unique needs are understood here. My experience across ADD, ASD, and behavioral challenges means no time is wasted. We deliver precise, proven strategies immediately, ensuring your child receives the most effective support from day one.
Applying Lessons to Real Life
When your child grows, their community grows. We focus on transferring skills directly to home and school, ensuring they apply new communication, self-regulation, and friendship techniques for smoother interactions with siblings, teachers, and peers.
Registration
Social Skill Sessions
Location: Moon Dragon Games 607 SE Everett Mall Way #26, Everett, WA 98208 or Homeschool location
Trail Blazer (Ages 6-7)
$45
Cooperation: Taking turns, sharing ideas, disagreeing with respect
Learning and following direct rules
Resilience: Strength when challenges feel tough
Golden Guardians (Ages 8-9)
$45
Collaboration: Effective communication, even in times of distress
Cooperation: Supporting others when they need help and building on another's idea.
Resilience: Flexibility on plans when one does not succeed and celebrating effort rather than success.
Final Titans (Ages 10-12)
$45
Leadership: Initiating collaboration with peers and taking ownership of outcomes
Cooperation: Effective planning and discussions for goals, and willing compromises.
Awareness: Taking a "Social Pause" and self redirection when over stimulated.
Beyond the Screen: Unlock Social Confidence, Game by Game
Hi there, parents! Finding support for kids with ADD, ASD, or social challenges can be tough—and traditional lessons often feel like work. At Board Game Academia, we change that.
The Low-Pressure Classroom:
Social situations feel like a puzzle for many kids. We solve this by transforming complex social concepts into engaging board games.
Learning Shouldn't Feel Like Work:
We use clear rules to teach skills like taking turns, managing frustration, and perspective-taking.
Practice Without Pressure:
Games create a safe, low-stakes environment. Your child practices new behaviors and learns from mistakes without real-life pressure. It's practice in disguise!
Intentional, Focused Coaching
The real magic is the intentional coaching alongside the fun. This is a carefully designed learning experience, not a casual game night.
Small Group, Big Impact (Max 6 Students!):
Your child is never lost. My small groups ensure personalized attention. I guide and give immediate feedback, tailoring support in real-time for faster, tangible growth.
Special Education Meets Success:
Drawing on my Special Education background, I deeply understand diverse learners. I use practical methods to meet your child where they are, helping them navigate ADD, ASD, and social anxieties.
Skills That Stick: From Board to Real World
Building the Bridge:
We actively ensure your child connects lessons to interactions at home and school. You'll receive practical strategies to reinforce skills.
Confidence to Thrive:
My aim is for your child to move past anxiety, build genuine connections, and gain the confidence to truly thrive among their peers.
FAQ
What is your policy on behavior management?
We view challenging behavior as communication signaling an unmet need. Our approach is proactive: we establish a safe space where students are explicitly taught to communicate their needs and are always given time and space to regulate before engaging. Crucially, we collaborate with parents and teachers beforehand to establish a baseline understanding of potential triggers, ensuring a supportive environment from the very first session.
Who is the ideal student for this group?
This group is a great fit for a student who:
Needs low-pressure practice with skills like starting conversations, handling conflict, or reading peer cues.
Thrives in a predictable structure and benefits from a small group size (Max 6).
Is ready to learn and engage with peers who share similar developmental or social profiles
How is this different from therapy or school social skills?
While therapy explores the "why" of behavior and school programs address the "must" of classroom rules, we intensely focus on the "how"—the practical path to social competence.
We are the bridge to skill mastery. We use our small groups and game-based methods to give your child the consistent, low-pressure practice and repetition they need. This moves skills beyond theory and builds them into natural, confident social habits that work in the real world.
Do you offer after-school programs?
Contact us
Send a message to us with any inquiries and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
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