Social Skills Groups

What We Help With

• Making and keeping friends
• Starting and maintaining conversations
• Taking turns and sharing
• Reading social cues and body language
• Managing frustration during peer interactions
• Participating in group activities
• Building confidence in social settings

Our Approach

We combine structure with real-life practice:

• Small, guided groups for individualized support
• Direct teaching of social skills (not just free play)
• Practice through games and activities
• Real-time coaching and feedback
• Coping strategies to utilize within peer interactions

Group Options

Social Skills Groups (Child-Only)

Price: $475

Best for children who can participate independently in a group setting

• Parent stays in waiting area, small group format
• Structured activities with guided interaction
• Focus on communication, confidence, and peer relationships
• Real-time coaching and feedback

Parent Coaching Social Skills Group (Parent + Child)

Price: $475

Best for children who need extra support to engage in group activities

• Parent attends alongside child
• Live coaching during real interactions
• Support with participation, regulation, and engagement
• Parents learn strategies to use at home and in everyday situations

Age Groups

We offer groups based on developmental stages:

• Ages 2–4
• Ages 5–7
• Ages 8–10
• Ages 10–12

Group placement may vary slightly based on each child’s skills, needs, and readiness to ensure the best fit.

Getting Started

If your child is not a current or previous client of Within Reach Community Support, we require a 30-minute 1:1 consultation prior to group placement.

This allows us to:

• Understand your child’s strengths and needs
• Recommend the most appropriate group
• Set your child up for success from the start

Who This Is For

• Children who struggle socially (with or without diagnosis)
• Kids who feel shy, anxious, or unsure in groups
• Children who need help participating in peer activities
• Families looking for structured social development—not just playtime

What Makes Us Different

• We actively teach and coach skills—not just observe play
• Groups are structured, intentional, and goal-focused
• We support both social skills and regulation strategies
• We offer a parent-supported group option for added guidance
• Our background in behavior ensures strategies are effective and individualized

What Families Often See

• Increased confidence in social settings
• Improved ability to make and keep friends
• Better communication and play skills
• Greater participation in group activities
• More positive peer interactions