Social Skills Training

Does My Child Need Social Skills Training?

For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social interactions can be complex. By understanding signs and offering targeted support, we can help them build confidence and meaningful connections. Here are some signs indicating the need for social skills training among school-aged children with autism:

Ages 5-7 years:

• Difficulty initiating or maintaining conversations with peers.
• Limited interest in playing or engaging in social activities with others.
• Challenges understanding social cues such as facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language.
• Difficulty taking turns or sharing during playtime.
• Little or no interest in imaginative or pretend play.
• Struggles with making and keeping friendships.
• Tendency to prefer solitary activities over group interactions.

Ages 8-10 years:

• Continued difficulty with reciprocal conversation, often dominating conversations or not knowing when to interject.
• Difficulty understanding social norms and expectations, leading to social faux pas.
• Limited awareness of personal space boundaries, either standing too close or too far from others.
• Difficulty interpreting humor, sarcasm, or figurative language.
• Challenges in understanding others’ perspectives or empathizing with their emotions.
• Difficulty coping with changes in routine or unexpected social situations.
• Continued struggles in developing and maintaining friendships, leading to feelings of loneliness or isolation.

If you notice any of the above symptoms in your child, they might benefit from social skills training. Submit a short form to speak with an intake advocate about enrollment.

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