Social Skill Groups
Individuals with autism are characterized by atypical development in the areas of socialization, communication, and behavior. Hope Delivery Systems classifies social skill groups targeting age-appropriate social skills.
3-5 year olds
Focus is on building pre-school/kindergarten skills:
- sitting and attending to activities
- following directions
- circle time (calendar, weather, seasons)
- turn taking/games/play skills
- familiarizing children with pre-school songs/nursery rhymes
6-9 year olds
Focus is on building positive social skills for home, school, and in the community
- listening/following directions
- positive social behavior (voice volume control, play skills, friendship making skills)
- coping skills
- feelings identification
10-12 year olds
Focus is on building positive social skills for home, school, and in the community
- Non-verbal communication/reading social cues
- feelings identification
- coping skills
- problem solving
13-17 year olds
Focus is on building positive social relationships and looking towards the future
- friendship skills
- coping skills
- interest inventory/future planning for transition from school to work or higher education