Flag football program provides inclusive space for kids with social skill challenges [Video]

Social Connections Group is a local football program put on by Speech and Language Builders Inc. in connection with Regina Youth Flag Football for kids with social communication and social skill difficulties.

”The program is designed for both neurotypically developing children as well as those with social learning differences and/or challenges,” the Social Connections Group website states.

“We want to make sure that everyone has access [to sport]. Our program is for everybody. It’s whoever needed that extra support navigating those social skills, learning some of that sportsmanship, and being a team player,” Vanessa Grimstad explained.

Grimstad is a speech and language pathologist as well as a former athlete. She was the head coach of the inaugural program that took place in May and June.

“It definitely combined two passions [of mine]. When we first started collaborating [with Regina Youth Flag Football] we talked about, ‘How can we possibly make …