The Coding and Robotics Social Skills Program is a program where children with a developmental profile consistent with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)can build friendships through shared interests in coding, robotics, and technology.
Each session blends collaborative robotics activities, coding challenges, and engaging social games that foster cooperation, conversation, turn taking, and perseverance.
Parents/guardians receive take-home strategies to continue supporting their child’s learning.
Topics of instruction
- introduction to coding skills (sequences, loops, and events)
- computation problem-solving strategies
- pattern recognition
- troubleshooting and fixing errors
- robot-themed literacy and math tasks
- online and robot-based activities
- action songs and crafts
- unplugged computational thinking
- coding games
Participation requirements
- child must have a developmental profile consistent with ASD
- child is able to attend daily virtual sessions for a five-day period
- shows emerging social skills and an interest in peer connections
The program is fully subsidized by the SCDSB and facilitated by LEARNstyle Coding and Robotics Trainers and SCDSB staff.