Social Skills
Researchers have found core social skills such as the ability to relate to others, manage internal emotions, and effective problem-solving are better predictors of successful lives than grades or IQ. A child's ability to develop social-emotional competence is critical to lifelong success. We specialize in pragmatic communication skills and cognitive behavioral intervention to help children build meaningful relationships.
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Who Would Benefit from Social Skills Therapy?
For children and young adults who struggle to develop friendships and relate to peers, social skills must be explicitly taught
Difficulty Developing Friendships
Support for individuals who want to make friends but struggle to form connections. Therapy teaches relationship building skills that help friendships grow naturally.
Challenges Relating to Peers
Help for those who feel unsure how to join in, read social cues, or stay engaged with others. Therapy builds confidence and smoother peer interactions.
Emotional Volatility
Support for individuals who experience big emotions that impact social success. Therapy teaches strategies that promote steady responses and stronger relationships.
Difficulty with Cooperative Play
Guidance for those who struggle with sharing, taking turns, or working with others. Therapy builds teamwork skills in a playful and supportive way.
Trouble Empathizing with Others
Help for individuals who find it challenging to understand how others feel. Therapy builds perspective taking and compassionate communication.
Narrow Scope of Interests
Support for individuals with very specific interests who struggle to connect with peers who do not share them. Therapy expands flexibility and helps build social bridges.
Difficulty in Group Activities
Help for those who feel overwhelmed or unsure in group settings. Therapy teaches strategies that support participation, cooperation, and confidence.
Trouble with Transitions
Support for individuals who struggle when routines change or activities shift. Therapy builds flexibility and tools that make transitions smoother.
Rigid Behaviors
Help for those who hold tightly to routines or expectations during social play. Therapy encourages adaptable thinking and more comfortable social participation.
Difficulty Initiating Conversations
Support for individuals who want to interact but feel unsure how to start. Therapy teaches simple steps to begin and maintain conversations.
Conflict Resolution Challenges
Help for those who have difficulty solving disagreements or repairing relationships. Therapy teaches problem solving, perspective taking, and calm communication.
Identifying Emotions Difficulties
Support for individuals who struggle to recognize their own emotions or the emotions of others. Therapy builds emotional awareness that strengthens social interactions.
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Difficulty Developing Friendships
Support for individuals who want to make friends but struggle to form connections. Therapy teaches relationship building skills that help friendships grow naturally.
Challenges Relating to Peers
Help for those who feel unsure how to join in, read social cues, or stay engaged with others. Therapy builds confidence and smoother peer interactions.
Emotional Volatility
Support for individuals who experience big emotions that impact social success. Therapy teaches strategies that promote steady responses and stronger relationships.
Difficulty with Cooperative Play
Guidance for those who struggle with sharing, taking turns, or working with others. Therapy builds teamwork skills in a playful and supportive way.
Trouble Empathizing with Others
Help for individuals who find it challenging to understand how others feel. Therapy builds perspective taking and compassionate communication.
Narrow Scope of Interests
Support for individuals with very specific interests who struggle to connect with peers who do not share them. Therapy expands flexibility and helps build social bridges.
Difficulty in Group Activities
Help for those who feel overwhelmed or unsure in group settings. Therapy teaches strategies that support participation, cooperation, and confidence.
Trouble with Transitions
Support for individuals who struggle when routines change or activities shift. Therapy builds flexibility and tools that make transitions smoother.
Rigid Behaviors
Help for those who hold tightly to routines or expectations during social play. Therapy encourages adaptable thinking and more comfortable social participation.
Difficulty Initiating Conversations
Support for individuals who want to interact but feel unsure how to start. Therapy teaches simple steps to begin and maintain conversations.
Conflict Resolution Challenges
Help for those who have difficulty solving disagreements or repairing relationships. Therapy teaches problem solving, perspective taking, and calm communication.
Identifying Emotions Difficulties
Support for individuals who struggle to recognize their own emotions or the emotions of others. Therapy builds emotional awareness that strengthens social interactions.
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Get StartedWhen to Reach Out for Social Support
There is a wide range of what is considered to be "typical" but here are some signs that your child could benefit from extra support.
Preschool Age
- Demonstrates emotional volatility
- Difficulty engaging in cooperative play with peers
- Trouble empathizing with others
- Narrow scope of interests (play and conversation)
- Difficulty participating in group sports/activities
- Trouble transitioning between activities
- Rigid behaviors, difficulty following directions
School Age
- Difficulty initiating and maintaining play and conversations with peers
- Trouble negotiating conflict resolution
- Challenges identifying emotions of self and others
- Becomes anxious when unexpected or unfamiliar events occur
- Trouble managing appropriate size emotional reactions
- Difficulty adapting behavior to match situational expectations (home vs. friend's house)
- Impulsive behavior
Teens & Young Adults
- Difficulty making and managing friendships
- Limited conversational topics
- Inability to adapt communication style to fit audience (adults vs. peers)
- Challenges in understanding others' feelings, emotions, and perspective
- Awkward mannerisms
- Egocentric or uninterested in others (lack of asking questions)
- Fixed mindset, trouble being flexible, or going with the flow
- Misses and misinterprets non-verbal communication of others
If any of these sound familiar, our team is here to support your family's journey.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Expert answers to your questions about social skills therapy
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