What is a social skills club?​

​The groups are developed for any child at risk for a social communication skills delay: mild to severe and/or any child who has difficulty interacting with peers, responding to social cues, or using language to navigate through their environment effectively.

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What do you teach in social skills group?

1. Social Communication Skills

• Greetings & introductions: saying hello, using names

• Conversational skills: taking turns, staying on topic

• Using polite language: please, thank you, sorry

• Asking and answering questions appropriately

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2. Play & Interaction Skills

• Sharing and taking turns during play

• Cooperative play: working together on games or activities

• Understanding group rules and following directions

• Inviting others to play or join activities

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These groups are arranged according to chronological age

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Social Sprouts

Toddlers / Preschool (4 - 6 years)

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Social Cubs

Early Childhood (7 - 9 years)

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​Social Scouts

Middle Childhood (10 -12 years)

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Social Sparks

Teens (13 -17 years)

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General Prerequisites for a Social Skills Group:​

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1. Developmental Readiness

• Can attend to an adult or facilitator for short periods.

• Able to engage with toys, activities, or peers in a structured setting.

• Shows interest in interacting with other children.

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2. Communication Skills

• Can express needs or feelings through speech or gestures

• Able to follow simple directions (e.g., “come here,” “sit down”).

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3. Emotional & Behavioural Readiness

• Can tolerate being with a group for short periods without distress.

• Can wait for a turn or follow basic group routines with support.

• Does not display dangerous or aggressive behaviours that could harm self or others.

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4. Social Interest

• Shows curiosity about other children or adults.

• Willing to participate in group activities, even with prompts or guidance.

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5. Parent / Caregiver Support

• Caregivers are able to attend initially or provide reinforcement at home.

• Open to collaboration with facilitators to support skill development.