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Pediatric Social Skills Groups in Speech and Language Therapy
Social skills groups are structured therapy sessions designed to help children develop and practice communication and interaction skills in a supportive, group setting. These groups are typically led by a speech-language pathologist (SLP)and may include children with social communication difficulties due to autism, ADHD, speech/language delays, or pragmatic language disorders.
 
Goals of Social Skills Groups
  1. Improving Conversation Skills
    • Initiating and maintaining conversations
    • Asking and answering questions appropriately
    • Staying on topic and taking turns
  2. Understanding Nonverbal Communication
    • Recognizing facial expressions and body language
    • Using gestures and eye contact appropriately
       
  3. Enhancing Social Problem-Solving
    • Learning how to handle conflicts
    • Understanding personal space and boundaries
    • Practicing emotional regulation strategies
  4. Building Play and Group Interaction Skills
    • Engaging in cooperative play and teamwork
    • Sharing, compromising, and taking others’ perspectives
  5. Developing Self-Advocacy and Confidence
    • Learning how to express needs appropriately
    • Understanding and respecting different viewpoints
Who Benefits from Social Skills Groups?
Children who:
    • Have difficulty making and keeping friends
    • Struggle with turn-taking, personal space, or maintaining eye contact
    • Need support understanding social cues and emotions
    • Benefit from structured social practice in a small group
How Are These Groups Structured?
    • Small groups (typically 3–6 children)
    • Role-playing and interactive games
    • Storytelling and social scripts
    • Video modeling and visual supports
    • Parent training to reinforce skills at home
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