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The kit includes a one-year online subscription and printed materials—everything you need to implement S.S.GRIN 3-5, an evidence-based social skills small group intervention for 3rd through 5th graders. Designed to be delivered in 10 one-hour sessions, S.S.GRIN 3-5 can be used in classroom, clinic, and community settings.
S.S.GRIN 3-5 covers communication skills, respect for self and others, emotion management, goal-setting, taking responsibility, cooperation, perspective taking, and more. Interactive activities, role plays, and a dynamic cast of characters facilitate understanding and keep children engaged.
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In addition to the online training, your S.S.GRIN 3-5 kit includes:
Full Kit of Printed Materials:
All materials can be downloaded and printed using your online subscription.
Downloadable Materials:
Additional child workbooks and posters can be purchased separately through 3C’s Products page.
S.S.GRIN is powered by IMPACT, 3C Institute’s innovative online system for supporting quality implementation of evidence-based programs.
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Product samples:
DeRosier, M. E. (2004). Building relationships and combating bullying: Effectiveness of a school-based social skills group intervention. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 33. 125-130.
Abstract:
This study tested the efficacy of a generic social skills intervention, Social Skills Group Intervention (S.S.GRIN), for children experiencing peer dislike, bullying, or social anxiety. Third-grade children were randomly assigned to treatment (n = 187) or no-treatment control (CO; n = 194) groups. Examination of the direction and magnitude of change in functioning revealed that S.S.GRIN increased peer liking, enhanced self-esteem and self-efficacy, and decreased social anxiety compared to controls. S.S.GRIN was equally efficacious for all subtypes of peer problems targeted. Particular benefits were found for aggressive children who showed greater declines in aggression and bullying behavior and fewer antisocial affiliations than aggressive control participants.
Discussion focuses on the benefits of heterogeneous versus homogeneous groups of participants and the potential value of utilizing generic social skills training protocols.
DeRosier, M. E. & Marcus, S. R. (2005). Building friendships and combating bullying: Effectiveness of S.S.GRIN at one-year follow-up. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 140-150.
Abstract:
This study tested the long-term effectiveness of a social skills program for peer-rejected, victimized, and socially anxious children. Third-grade children with peer problems were randomly assigned to treatment (TX; n = 187) or no-treatment control (CO; n = 194) groups. One year after the intervention, the pattern of findings was similar to that at post-intervention; however, several new group differences emerged.
Additional positive treatment effects were found, including higher social acceptance and self-esteem and lower depression and anxiety. Lower aggressive behavior was found, particularly for initially more aggressive children. Several gender differences emerged where treatment effects were present for girls but not boys. The demonstrated value of teaching social skills to children experiencing peer problems is discussed and suggestions for future research are offered.
DeRosier, M. E. (2007). Peer victimized and rejected children: Promoting school-based adjustment through social skills intervention. In Zins, J. E., Elias, M. J., & Maher, C. A. (Eds.), Handbook of Prevention and Intervention in Peer Harassment, Victimization, and Bullying. New York: Haworth Press.
Results for students who participated in S.S.GRIN 3-5:
RTI, PBIS, and MTSS
Schools are required to use a system of accountability called Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). A number of states are moving to the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model to incorporate RTI and PBIS.
MTSS is designed to ensure that educators provide high-quality instruction and intervention matched to student needs using (1) learning rate over time and (2) level of performance to inform instructional decisions.
S.S.GRIN 3-5 Alignment with RTI, PBIS, and MTSS
S.S.GRIN 3-5 meets the Tier 2 requirements of these models by providing a targeted behavioral intervention for students who need extra support to improve their social skills.
Why choose S.S.GRIN 3-5 for your Tier 2 social skills intervention? S.S.GRIN:
Dr. Childress obtained her PhD in psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to coming to 3C Institute, she served as a research associate and a postdoctoral fellow in the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill working on a longitudinal imaging study aimed at identifying the early markers of autism through behavioral and imaging methodologies. She has 19 years of autism research experience, during which she has examined the behavioral, personality, and cognitive characteristics of individuals with autism and their family members. Dr. Childress also has experience developing behavioral and parent report measurement tools, coordinating multi-site research studies, and collecting data from children and families. She has taught courses and seminars in general child development, autism, and cognitive development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.