Social Skills Group
At New Age Behavior, our Social Skills Program is designed to help children on the autism spectrum build meaningful, lasting social connections. Through home, community, and clinic-based services, children participate in structured Social Skills Groups (SSGs) that are integrated into their individualized treatment plans. Each group is thoughtfully developed in collaboration with BCBAs, caregivers, and educators to ensure that your child receives guidance tailored to their unique strengths and developmental needs. These programs provide a safe, supportive environment where children can learn, practice, and apply social skills in real-world situations, fostering confidence and independence.
Why Us
Why Social Skill Groups?
“Social skills are essential for children to thrive both at school and in the community. Our Social Skills Groups provide a structured, small-group setting where children can learn essential communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. Research demonstrates that children who participate in social skills programs show improvements in confidence, peer engagement, and the ability to navigate social situations effectively. At New Age Behavior, we emphasize collaboration with caregivers, ensuring that strategies learned in the group are reinforced at home and in daily life. Our goal is to empower each child with the tools and confidence they need to build friendships, manage emotions, and succeed socially in multiple environments.”
– Laura Orlando, Founder of New Age Behavior
Benefits
How Can ABA Therapy Help?
Our programs use ABA-informed methods to enhance skill acquisition while providing practical learning experiences. Children in Social Skills Groups benefit from: developing stronger communication and emotional regulation, increasing self-confidence, practicing positive behavior in social settings, connecting with peers, and receiving ongoing feedback from our experienced BCBAs. The groups provide hands-on practice in real-life situations, allowing children to generalize skills beyond the therapy setting. Parents remain actively involved, gaining strategies to reinforce social learning at home, creating consistency across environments, and maximizing the child’s developmental progress.
These programs are designed to ensure that every child gains meaningful friendship opportunities, skill variety, behavioral progress, and emotional support, while building the confidence to navigate social interactions successfully. By focusing on individualized support, structured practice, and community engagement, our Social Skills Programs help children with autism thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Social development boost
Confidence building
Skill reinforcement
Behavioral progress tracking
Community connection
Emotional support
Skill variety
Practical learning opportunities
Friendship opportunities
