Social Skills Training
Nurturing social skills and peer relationships through structured activities and natural learning opportunities, helping children connect with others and thrive in social settings.
Building Social Connections
Social skills are essential for building relationships, succeeding in school, and participating fully in community life. For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), navigating social situations can be challenging. Our social skills training program provides the structured support and practice opportunities children need to develop meaningful connections with others.
At Spectrum Roots, we use evidence-based strategies to teach social skills in a supportive, encouraging environment. Through individual sessions, group activities, and real-world practice, children learn to understand social cues, communicate effectively, and build lasting friendships.
Our approach combines structured teaching with natural learning opportunities, helping children generalize their skills across different settings and situations.
Benefits of Social Skills Training
Our social skills program helps children develop essential abilities for social success.
Peer Relationships
Learn to build and maintain friendships through structured activities and natural play opportunities.
Communication Skills
Develop conversational abilities, turn-taking, and appropriate social language use.
Emotional Understanding
Recognize and respond appropriately to emotions in themselves and others.
Community Integration
Gain confidence and skills to participate in community activities and public settings.
Key Skill Areas
We target these essential social-emotional learning domains.
Social Awareness
- Reading facial expressions and body language
- Understanding personal space and boundaries
- Recognizing social situations and contexts
- Identifying emotions in self and others
Social Communication
- Initiating and maintaining conversations
- Turn-taking in dialogue
- Asking and answering questions appropriately
- Using appropriate tone and volume
Relationship Skills
- Making and keeping friends
- Sharing and cooperative play
- Resolving conflicts peacefully
- Being a good friend and teammate
Self-Awareness
- Understanding own emotions and triggers
- Self-regulation strategies
- Recognizing strengths and challenges
- Building self-confidence and self-advocacy
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Social Skills Groups
How groups are formed, what to expect each week, and how we measure progress.
Get Started with Social Skills Training
Ready to help your child build meaningful social connections? Our experienced therapists are here to support your child's social development journey.
Social skills training is included as part of our comprehensive EIDBI services, covered by Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) and most private insurance plans. Contact us today to learn more.
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