Building Social Skills: Practical Tips for Parents
Practical strategies to help your child develop meaningful friendships and navigate social situations with confidence.
The Importance of Social Skills
Social skills are essential for forming friendships, succeeding in school, and navigating daily life. For children with autism, developing these skills may require structured support and practice.
Strategies for Home
1. Model Social Behaviors
Children learn by watching. Demonstrate appropriate greetings, turn-taking, and conversation skills in your daily interactions.
2. Create Social Opportunities
Arrange playdates, join community activities, and provide structured opportunities for your child to practice social interactions in a supportive environment.
3. Use Visual Supports
Social stories, visual schedules, and emotion cards can help children understand social expectations and recognize emotions in themselves and others.
Our Social Skills Groups
Our specialized social skills groups provide a safe, structured environment where children can practice friendship skills, learn to read social cues, and build confidence in social situations.
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