Social Skills Groups
Building friendship, confidence, and connection through play and practice..
Program Overview
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What are Social Skills Groups?
Children join together in a fun, relaxed, and supportive setting to learn and practice key social-emotional skills through our evidence based approach.
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Who are they for?
Children 3–6 and 7–9 who benefit from guided practice with peers in a structured, positive setting.
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What happens in sessions?
Through modelling, practice, and feedback, children learn about friendship, cooperation, conversation rules, perspective taking, and more—plus simple take-home strategies for families.
Program Snapshot:
Ages 3–6 & 7–9 • Small Groups • Evidence-Based Curriculum • Clinical Supervision • Strategies for home
Benefits
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Friendship skills: joining in, sharing, turn-taking, and flexible play.
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Conversation skills: starting, maintaining, and repairing conversations; asking for help.
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Group-learning skills: waiting, following group directions, transitioning, and working with partners.
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Emotional regulation: coping tools for frustration, noise, and change; calm-down plans kids can use.
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Problem-solving & perspective-taking practised with peers in real-world activities.
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Family partnership with take-home coaching so progress carries over to home and school.
THE TACT APPROACH
Structured, Joyful Learning
Clear routines + engaging activities keep practice predictable, motivating, and fun.
Family-Embedded
Caregivers get practical strategies to reinforce skills between sessions.
Data-Informed, Student-Centred
We set measurable goals, track progress, and adjust while following each learner’s interests.
Interdisciplinary Teaming
ABA clinicians collaborate under BCBA supervision with access to SLP and OT consultation.
Generalization to School & Community
We practise across people and settings so skills show up in classrooms, teams, and playdates.
Assent-Based, Compassionate Practice
We honour student voice and safety—using least-intrusive, trauma-informed strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Two groups: 4–6 years and 7–9 years.
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Small groups with low ratios to support participation, confidence, and success.
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By age and goals (e.g., conversation, cooperation, regulation) to ensure a good peer match.
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Friendship, conversation, sharing/turn-taking, problem-solving, regulation, and group-learning behaviours.
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Yes—brief debriefs and simple take-home plans are provided so families can keep practice going.
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Individual goals, observation notes, and periodic check-ins with caregivers.
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1) Complimentary intake
2) Skills screen and group placement
3) Start sessions.
CONTACT
Ready to help your child build confident connections?
Register for a complimentary intake and we’ll guide next steps.