Social skills groups are generally targeted to students with a wide range of ages (often 4-13 year olds) that are then grouped based on their developmental level and functioning.  These students have varying needs and backgrounds such as children with autism, AD/HD, stress disorders, cognitive delays, or speech and language disorders to name a few.

Benefits

• “Fun” Therapy
• Learn Daily Life Skills
• Self-Esteem Builder
• Social Communication Skills
• Non-Verbal Communication Skills
• Positive Interaction Skills
• Social Conflict Skills

Methods

• Creative Role-Playing
• Peer Discussions
• Group Art Projects
• Snacks & Cooking Lessons
• Playground Activities

Goals

• Interpret Body Language
• Understand Verbal Cues
• Identify Causes of Emotions
• Identify Responses to Situations
• Initiate Conversation with Peers
• Respond Appropriately to Comments
• Identify Responses & Solutions to Problems 
• Develop Compromise Skills with Peers