Social Skills program-toddler social emotional development Social Skills
For children 2 -6 years old
Social skills do not come easily for all children.
When a child does not know how to relate to their peers, they feel anxious, shy and lack the confidence to form relationships and engage appropriately in normal social situations.
Does your child….
- Have trouble keeping up with the fast-paced social interactions of their peers due to processing or language delays
- Have difficulty making and keeping friends due to emotional outbursts or meltdowns
- Misinterpret social cues and scare away potential friends
- Have trouble holding conversations
- Feel rejected by peers and don’t know why
- Have difficulty sharing and taking turns
- Come across as shy, unassertive and vulnerable to getting picked on
- Struggle to form meaningful relationships?
The good news: Your child can learn social skills
Even if social skills do not come naturally to your child, they can learn
the skills they need to enjoy satisfying social connections and be a wonderful friend!
The benefits of developing toddler social emotional development last a lifetime:
Social skills give kids a wide range of benefits. Studies show that children with strong social and emotional skills have:
Social skills program help your child develop the skills for life
These are skills that can be learned and strengthened with effort and practice.
These programs are for
- Children between 2 and 6 yrs old who struggle to interact socially.
- They may have other challenges such as high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger syndrome, ADD, ADHD, and PDD-NOS.
Encouraging and respectful environment
We’re not here to “fix” them. We want to bring out their strengths, help them form meaningful relationships and feel successful in their world.
Real life practice
Social skills are learned as something that can be broken down into clear rules and parts.
Experiential and fun learning
We use games, movement, plays, discussion, role play, and video modeling. programs are spontaneous, less-structured (but very fun!) environment.
Your child will learn to:
What makes our social skills programs different:
We use PEERS, the world-renowned evidence-based social skills intervention
- PEERS is The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) developed at UCLA by PEERS® Clinic director, Dr. Elizabeth Laugeso
- It is world-renowned for providing evidence-based social skills treatment to children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems.
- PEERS has been translated into over a dozen languages, and is used in over 80 countries across the globe.
Benefits of Tailored Programs:
Tailored programs designed specifically for toddlers aged 2-10 offer a structured and supportive environment for social-emotional growth. These programs incorporate evidence-based strategies grounded in developmental psychology and psychotherapy principles. By addressing the unique needs and developmental stages of young children, these programs can:
Enhance Social Skills: Programs focus on teaching fundamental social skills such as sharing, cooperation, and empathy through interactive activities, role-playing, and group discussions.
Promote Emotional Regulation: Through mindfulness exercises, emotion recognition activities, and coping strategies, children learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively.
Build Self-Esteem: Activities aimed at building confidence, resilience, and positive self-image empower children to navigate social challenges with courage and self-assurance.
Foster Peer Relationships: Opportunities for peer interaction, collaboration, and teamwork facilitate the development of positive peer relationships and communication skills.
Support Parental Involvement: Programs often include parent education sessions, workshops, and resources to empower parents in fostering their child’s social-emotional development at home.
Ready to Give Your Child the Wings to Soar?
- Fill out this form
- We’ll call to schedule an assessment
- We’ll make recommendations and an autism therapy plan to suit your child
Your Child’s Bright Future Starts Today
Contact us today and watch your child develop…
The confidence they deserve – The independence they crave – The skills they need
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