Midwest Behavioral Healing Center
ENHANCING THE SOCIAL LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Our social skills groups help children build confidence and connect with others in a nurturing environment.
HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP MEANINGFUL PEER RELATIONSHIPS.
Our social skills groups provide a structured and encouraging setting for positive social interactions.
What are Social Skills Groups?
Social skills groups are small, therapist-led sessions designed to foster your child’s social and personal development through engaging interactions and play with peers of similar ages and abilities. These groups offer a fun and supportive environment where children can learn essential communication and friendship-building skills with professional guidance. Activities include:
- Collaborative play
- Sharing and turn-taking
- Appropriate body language
- Interpreting facial expressions
- Expressing emotions
- Showing empathy
- Conflict resolution
- Engaging in conversations
- Problem-solving
- Staying on topic
- And much more!
WE OFFER SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. FIND THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR CHILD TODAY!
BENEFITS OF SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS
BOOSTED SELF-ESTEEM
Enhance your child’s confidence and comfort in social settings. Our groups help children with autism build a positive self-image and social confidence through interactive games and role-playing activities.
BETTER FRIENDSHIPS
Support your child in forming lasting friendships. Structured group activities and expert guidance help children develop the skills needed for meaningful and positive interactions with others.
DEVELOPING EMPATHY
Encourage your child’s ability to understand and share feelings. Through activities that promote perspective-taking, active listening, and emotional awareness, we help children develop empathy and form deeper connections.
ENHANCED COMMUNICATION
Improve your child’s verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Our specialized groups guide children in effective communication, fostering better connections with their peers.
EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Teach your child to understand and regulate their emotions. We provide a supportive environment for children to learn emotional regulation, leading to improved social interactions and better coping with frustration and disappointment.
CONVERSATION SKILLS
Enhance your child’s ability to engage in meaningful conversations. Our therapeutic approach helps children learn to listen, respond, and interact with others confidently in social situations.
PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Equip your child with the skills to handle social challenges effectively. Our groups teach practical techniques for resolving conflicts calmly and respectfully, promoting harmonious interactions with others.