Social Bridges

10/31/2026

🎃Happy Halloween from all of us at Social Bridges!

Whether you’re trick-or-treating, celebrating with friends, or enjoying a little Halloween fun in your own way, we hope your day is filled with laughter, connection, and maybe a few treats! 🍭

Have a safe and happy Halloween!🎃

10/28/2026

Looking ahead to our November hangouts for middle and high schoolers!🍁

October is almost over, and the first MSHS Hangout of November will celebrate friendship, connection, and gratitude at a Friendsgiving Picnic at The Cottage! Teens can enjoy outdoor games, conversation, and a chance to share what they’re thankful for while practicing social skills such as matching, flexibility, and good sportsmanship.

To register, email [email protected]. A $15 deposit will be collected during registration to reserve your teen’s spot. The cost is $49 + a $10 activity fee, and Social Bridges accepts FES-UA/Step-Up Scholarship funds!

Join us to give thanks with our friends and Social Bridges family! We can’t wait to see you there!🍁

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

For those who celebrate, Halloween is just around the corner! The children and teens Social Bridges serve can sometimes find the chaos of Halloween overwhelming, so pre-teaching prior to trick-or-treating or spending time with friends can prepare your child or teen for what to expect. Prior to Halloween night, you could discuss the 5 ways to match with your child or teen:

1. Voice: When you say “trick-or-treat”, should you whisper, use a strong voice, or yell?
2. Body: Are we walking or running from house to house? Who do we need to stay with throughout the night?
3. Mood: Would it match the mood to scream in joy the entire night, cry, or engage with others happily while smiling and using polite statements?
4. Activity: When someone opens the door, what are you expected to say? How many pieces of candy are appropriate to take? What should you say after someone gives you candy?
5. Topic: If someone asks about your costume, how can you match the topic? Since it’s Halloween, you can match the topic by discussing what with other people?

In case Halloween becomes overwhelming, reviewing calming tools prior can help your child or teen get back to their Just Right feelings if they start to experience Little/Tremor or Big/Earthquake feelings. Some calming tools that could be reviewed are Pretzel Hug, Candle Breathing, Finger Tracing/Starfish Breathing, Balloon Breathing, and Rainbow Breathing. When in doubt, ask your child or teen to review their favorite calming tool with you!

Happy Halloween to those who celebrate! We hope you have a fabulous and spooky night!👻

10/23/2026

Social Bridges Weekend Challenge!🎭

This weekend, take part in Social Bridges weekend challenge by completing Object Improv with your child or teen! To practice flexible thinking with your child or teen, find household objects and have each person come up with different ways to use them outside of their intended purpose. Instead of being ‘rigid’ and only allowing the object to be used for its intended purpose, children and teens can demonstrate flexibility by thinking of and accepting all the other things that the object could be/be used for! For example, a whiteboard eraser could be a phone, a brush, a block, and more!

Does your family accept this challenge? Ready, set, go!

10/21/2026

Calling all middle and high schoolers who want to “level up” at Social Bridges’ next Hangout!🎮

Join us for an exciting night of games, friendly competition, and fun at Arcade Monsters! Teens can practice working cooperatively, being flexible, good sportsmanship, and building connections with peers while exploring all the games Arcade Monsters has to offer! To register, email [email protected]. A non-refundable $15 deposit will be collected to reserve your teen’s spot. Are you ready to complete this next level? We can’t wait to see you there!

10/15/2026

Calling All 2nd-5th Graders!🕺

Hangout Jr.’s next adventure is quickly approaching! Jump into Fall with us on Friday, October 23rd at Planet Obstacle Trampoline Park! Group members can jump, jive, and practice social skills, such as turn taking, following group rules, and encouraging peers. To register, email [email protected]. The cost is $49 + Planet Obstacle’s entry fee, and a non-refundable $15 deposit will be collected to reserve your child’s spot. We can’t wait to see you there!

10/14/2026

Calling all Minecraft Fanatics!🎮

Join us this Friday, October 16th, for a virtual Minecraft Hangout! Middle and high schoolers can join this fun-filled, adventurous evening to practice working cooperatively, using clear communication to share ideas, problem-solving, and flexible thinking, all while playing Minecraft virtually with peers! The cost for this hangout is $49 per participant. To register, email [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you there!🎮

09/21/2026

Meet the Team Monday!👋

Emma Hagee is one of our Social Group Facilitators and our Social Media Coordinator for Social Bridges! Emma has been with Social Bridges for the past two years and currently co-facilitates our EL 1st-3rd, K-1st, and MS 6th grade groups. In addition, she co-facilitates our EL/MS Making and Keeping Friends workshop.

In December 2024, Emma graduated from UCF with her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders. In August 2026, Emma graduated from UCF with her M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders. In addition to her work with Social Bridges, Emma also works as a pediatric speech-language pathologist for Seminole County Public Schools. She is passionate about helping children excel socially and academically so they can build long-lasting friendships with others and succeed in all school and extracurricular activities!

In her free time, Emma loves reading mystery novels, dancing, spending time with friends and family, and snuggling up with her two cats, Peach and Maurice. Emma has loved being a part of Social Bridges for the past two years and is excited to continue serving our families throughout the remainder of the semester and beyond!

07/23/2026

🍂 Fall registration is now open at Social Bridges!

We offer engaging social skills groups and programs for children, teens, and young adults from PreK through young adulthood. Our groups are thoughtfully designed to help participants build confidence, strengthen friendships, and practice real-life social skills in a fun, supportive environment.

✨ Spots are filling, so we encourage families to register early if you have completed your intake!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelIaLWrCnETZuxlFbSLYv_c6GjdkigZ1ceEB0U2AJCuZLTyg/viewform
or click the QR code in the flyer below!

We can't wait to welcome both new and returning families this Fall!