Social Skills Groups
Our social skills groups begin at two years of age and extend through adulthood. After a comprehensive evaluation examining receptive and expressive language with a primary focus on pragmatic language skills, we identify the best pairing for our client based on skill level, age, and level of support needed. Social groups focus on a variety of skills including:
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Eye contact and joint attention
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Parallel play and turn taking skills
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Requesting from friends
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Answering and asking questions
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Reading body language
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Listening skills and following group directions
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Proximity
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Complimenting/receiving compliments
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Being a good sport
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Initiating and exiting a conversation
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Joining a group
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Self regulation
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Emotional Regulation and coping skills
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Perspective Taking
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Working as a team
Our trained clinicians apply Zones of Regulation® and Social Thinking® concepts. Each session addresses individual treatment goals through a combination of direct instruction, role-playing, games, crafts, and interactional play to enhance the acquisition and performance of social skills.