Social Skills Groups
Building Confidence, Connections, and Community
Learning social skills is about more than practicing conversations—it’s about learning the skills needed to interact with others, increase confidence, and participate in the community if and when you choose to.
Our Social Skills Groups provide children, teens, and adults with opportunities to practice and strengthen social, communication, and daily living skills in a supportive, engaging environment. Through structured activities, games, adult-focused community outings, and shared experiences, participants develop friendships while learning skills that can be used in everyday life.
Groups are designed to encourage participants to practice newly learned skills, build independence, and develop the skills to build meaningful connections with peers who share similar interests.
Each group session lasts approximately two hours. Most groups meet in our clinic, with select activities taking place in the community to provide opportunities for real-world learning and skill generalization.
Current Group Schedule
Little Explorers
Ages 3–5
Thursdays | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Designed for our youngest participants, this group focuses on play skills, communication, sharing, cooperation, following directions, and early friendship-building through engaging activities.
Adventure Club
Ages 6–11
Thursdays | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Children build social confidence while participating in games, cooperative activities, problem-solving challenges, and group experiences that encourage teamwork and communication.
Next Chapter
Tweens & Teens
Saturdays | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This group provides opportunities to develop skills for friendships and co-working, improve communication skills, practice social problem-solving and self-advocacy, and increase independence while participating in fun and meaningful activities.
Connections
Young Adults (18–24)
Thursdays | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Participants continue developing social confidence, relationship-building skills, self-advocacy, and community participation while connecting with peers in a supportive environment. Some community-based activities may also be included.
Community Circle
Adults (25–35)
Thursdays | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Designed for adults seeking opportunities to build friendship skills, strengthen communication skills, increase independence, and become active members of their communities through shared experiences. Some community-based activities may also be included.
Interested in Joining a Group?
To be considered for one of our Social Skills Groups, please complete our Eligibility & Intake Form. This information allows us to verify insurance benefits, obtain any required authorization, and determine the most appropriate group placement based on each participant’s individual needs.
Once we receive your completed form and supporting documents, a member of our team will contact your insurance company to obtain any required authorization. We will then contact you to discuss availability, group placement, next steps, and answer any questions you may have.
Placement in a specific group is based on age, individual needs, group availability, and insurance authorization when applicable.
Please Note: Group schedules, meeting locations, and activities may change based on enrollment, participant needs, seasonal programming, and planned community events.