Social

Social

Social

Photograph of smiling children being social.
Photograph of smiling children being social.
Photograph of smiling children being social.
Photograph of smiling children being social.
Photograph of smiling children being social.
Photograph of smiling children being social.

Teach and reinforce essential social behaviors

such as turn-taking, sharing, cooperation, and

conflict resolution to help children build

meaningful peer relationships.

Enhancing Social Skills

Support understanding of others’ perspectives,

emotions, and intentions to improve empathy

and social reasoning.

Developing Theory of Mind

Foster effective verbal and non-verbal

communication skills that promote social

interaction and connection.

Building Communication & Language

Use play-based interventions to promote

creativity, imagination, and cooperative play

with peers in a naturalistic setting.

Encouraging Play Skills

Develop practical skills for everyday social

situations, including greetings, initiating

and sustaining conversations, and

understanding as well as responding

appropriately to social cues.

Use play-based interventions to promote

creativity, imagination, and cooperative play

with peers in a naturalistic setting.


Supporting Adaptive Social Behaviors

Encouraging Play Skills

Implement strategies to reduce anxiety related

to social situations, increasing confidence and

participation in group settings.

Develop practical skills for everyday social

situations, including greetings, initiating

and sustaining conversations, and

understanding as well as responding

appropriately to social cues.

Addressing Social Anxiety

Supporting Adaptive Social Behaviors

Implement strategies to reduce anxiety related

to social situations, increasing confidence and

participation in group settings.

Addressing Social Anxiety

Learning to Learn: Help students build the cognitive

and behavioral tools needed to become active,

engaged learners.

Such as: How to absorb new information, ask

questions, retain concepts, and apply knowledge

across contexts.

Developing Learning Skills

Strengthen skills such as organization, planning,

task initiation, working memory, and cognitive

flexibility to promote greater independence in

school tasks.

Enhancing Executive Functioning

Foster effective verbal and non-verbal

communication skills that promote social

interaction and connection.

Building Communication & Language

Use play-based interventions to promote

creativity, imagination, and cooperative play

with peers in a naturalistic setting.

Encouraging Play Skills

Provide coping strategies and structured support

for students experiencing anxiety related to school

performance, peer dynamics, transitions, or

classroom dynamics.

Addressing School-Related Anxiety

Work closely with families and school teams to

understand and address the root causes of school

avoidance, using a compassionate, stepwise plan

for re-entry and ongoing support.

School Refusal and Reintegration

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Miriam Perez

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Cascais, Portugal

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You can reach me through the form below, by email or by phone. We can start with a complimentary conversation to understand your needs and explore the best way to move forward.

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Miriam Perez

My Location

Cascais, Portugal

Email Me

mimi.perez@gmail.com

Call or Text

+351 930663500

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You can reach me through the form below, by email or by phone. We can start with a complimentary conversation to understand your needs and explore the best way to move forward.

Contact

Miriam Perez

My Location

Cascais, Portugal

Email Me

mimi.perez@gmail.com

Call or Text

+351 930663500

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You can reach me through the form below, by email or by phone. We can start with a complimentary conversation to understand your needs and explore the best way to move forward.

Contact

Miriam Perez

My Location

Cascais, Portugal

Email Me

mimi.perez@gmail.com

Call or Text

+351 930663500

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You can reach me through the form below, by email or by phone. We can start with a complimentary conversation to understand your needs and explore the best way to move forward.

Contact

Miriam Perez

My Location

Cascais, Portugal

Email Me

mimi.perez@gmail.com

Call or Text

+351 930663500

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Portrait of the founder of Progressive Steps

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You can reach me through the form below, by email or by phone. We can start with a complimentary conversation to understand your needs and explore the best way to move forward.

Contact

Miriam Perez

My Location

Cascais, Portugal

Email Me

mimi.perez@gmail.com

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+351 930663500

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