Doug L.
"Our nine-year-old son started playing chess this year in a chess club at school, and the club teacher let us know about Steven's chess workshops. They have been terrific for our son. He now understands quite a bit of strategy, more than I do, and every game I play with him is a real battle for me. He sees good moves much more quickly than I do, and this is in large part due to Steven's instruction. Prior to the workshops, I would always win against my son; now I regularly lose, especially if the game is timed to less than twenty minutes. My son is now reading independently about chess, and it really is a great activity for his active mind."
Amanda L.
"Steven is an incredible chess instructor. His classes are engaging and fun for the students. My seven year old son has learned so much over the past three months and decided to continue onto the advanced class. I look forward to watching him grow even more. I highly recommend Steven's classes!"
Kaite C.
"This class is fast-paced and Steven keeps it interesting for kids. He keeps them moving from instruction to games and more so they don’t get bored. Even my boys who attention challenges stay pretty focused for the full hour. They have learned so much and know the strategic thinking is so good for their minds!"
VIDEO COURSES
Chess Course for Children with Autism
Is your child neurodivergent? Are you looking for a natural way to stop scripting, to get them to interact with other kids in a calm social setting? Want them to learn how to make accountable decisions all while playing a game that suits their skills? Then let me show you why chess might be right for them.
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Why Children with Autism Excel
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1. Strong Visual-Spatial Skills
2. Focus and Attention to Detail
3. Structured Environment​​​​​​​​​​
Private Coaching
How Are Courses are Made for Children with Autism
Our beginner and intermediate chess courses are made just for children with autism, giving them a structured, comfortable space to learn and enjoy chess. Here’s how our course uses proven strategies to support their learning:
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Visuals and Simple Steps: The course relies on visuals to simplify chess moves and strategies into easy-to-understand steps. Research shows that visuals help autistic students learn better because they process information differently and benefit from clear, visual guidance (Pittman, 2007; Attwood, 2007) ​ERIC​ CPL
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Clear and Consistent Routine: Routine helps children with autism feel more secure, so we follow a predictable lesson format each time. Familiar lesson structures reduce anxiety and help students focus on learning chess (Kluth, 2010)​ CPL
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Sensory-Friendly Design: Our course avoids bright colors and loud sounds, focusing on a simple, calming design. Studies show that sensory-friendly environments improve focus and comfort for students with autism, making it easier to learn (Smith-Myles, 2005)​ CPL