Our program, SC3 Academy, helps neurodivergent kids and teens become socially competent, confident, and connected so they can make and keep friends!
Have you ever felt like you can see your child struggling, but you don't know how to help?
This is how I felt when I worked in the school system. I got called when kids were hurting others, eloping, disrupting the classroom, damaging property, etc.
I was really good at diffusing very difficult situations.
And I also started noticing all the kids who WEREN'T engaging in these extreme behaviors.
The kids who were floating from day to day socially neglected by their peers. Or struggling day to day socially rejected by their peers.


I started Starfish Social Club in 2016 for these children.
The kids who were struggling to make friends.
The teens who had a reputation for being 'shy' or annoying.
The students who could easily go an entire day and not have a single social interaction.
The children who couldn't seem to figure out the whole 'social' thing.
During lockdown, I very reluctantly transitioned to teaching via Zoom.
You know what? It was awesome!
The kids were really engaged, they enjoyed seeing each other just as much as when they were in person, and I figured out how to teach with zero resources.
And that's when my curriculum, SC3 Academy, was born.


Now Starfish Social Club offers in-person classes in San Antonio, TX, Zoom classes to kids all over the US, and a licensing and coaching program helping people start their own social club like ours!
I'm grateful to have found my place in the world, and I'm excited to help your kiddo do the same!


What Our Students Learn:

IDENTITY
8 weeks to a reputation overhaul
1. What is a reputation and why does it matter?
2. Group vs. alone behavior
3. Creating a reputation for being smart (pt. 1)
4. Creating a reputation for being smart (pt. 2)
5. Creating a reputation for being funny
6. Creating a reputation for being kind
7. Giving feedback to others
8. Receiving feedback from others
(This module is also available in a pre-recorded online version. Click orange arrow above to get access to it now!)
Student Outcomes:
- Social competence: students learn the what, when, and how of social situations in a straightforward context. They become more aware of how their choices affect their reputation, and learn simple, practical actions they can take to change their reputation if they choose to do so.
- Social confidence: students practice what they learn in a safe setting with other kids who are learning the same things. Confidence comes from repeated successful practice with genuine, helpful feedback.
- Social connection: All our students are neurodivergent, meaning there are a lot of shared experiences. Our students support, and are supported by, each other as they form authentic, powerful connections within the group.
Family Outcomes:
- Social competence: you will learn simple, practical actions you can take immediately to support your unique kid along their social journey. You will discover powerful strategies and phrases that will help your child develop critical thinking skills, socially and beyond.
- Social confidence: Each week we will have the opportunity to discuss and practice genuine scenarios involving exceptional families and their unique kids, including yours! You'll gain comfort in your ability to support your child's growth.
- Social connection: We have weekly sessions with other parents who are experiencing breakthroughs with their kids and helping them create thriving relationships! You aren't in this alone!
Summer 'Identity' Module (Zoom)
$1997 (8 week program)
Includes:
Summer Game Time (San Antonio, TX)
$1197 (8 week program)
Includes:


FAQs
What if my child hates Zoom?


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