We will utilize our structured Blossoming To Fullness Framework that maximizes engagement aligned with academic, social and emotional learning for students with needs.
ABA - Social Skills Groups
What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the application of behavioral laws to change socially significant behavior to a meaningful degree. Socially significant behaviors that improve the life experiences of an individual can include:​​
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Social
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Language
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Academic
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Daily living
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Self care
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Vocational
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Leisure activities
What are the Social Skills Groups?
Social skills groups are used to teach individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) ways to appropriately interact with typically developing peers. Social skills groups typically involve small groups of two to five individuals with disabilities and an adult facilitator. Most social skill group meetings include instruction, role-playing or practice, and feedback to help learners with ASD acquire and practice skills to promote positive social interactions with peers.
The Benefits of Social Skills Groups:
Individuals with all types of learning and behavioral impairments can benefit from joining a social skills group. A child learns valuable social skills critical to their overall development. Those skills impact not just the child and their life but also the child’s family. These group sessions are not intended to single out one group of special needs children but are tailored to help children gain social competence.
Social Skills Groups for Children:
Ages 4-6
Beginners
Uses natural play and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to be flexible social thinkers and social problem solvers through social stories, video demonstration, role-plays, board games, drawing, and discussion.
Ages 7-9
Youth
Ages 10-14
Teen
Uses naturalistic learning opportunities to build and practice social skills by learning initiating and maintaining conversations, self-management techniques, interactive play, requesting help from peers, and role-play.
