Social Skills & Group Programs

Helping Children with Autism Build Confidence, Friendship, and Connection

One of the most common concerns we hear from parents is: “Will my child make friends?”

At Radiant Autism Center, the answer is yes—with the right support, encouragement, and opportunities to practice. Our Social Skills and Group Programs are designed to help children with autism strengthen their ability to connect, play, and communicate with others in ways that feel safe, natural, and fun.

We don’t just teach social skills—we create the space for them to flourish.

Why Social Skills Matter

Social development plays a critical role in your child’s emotional well-being, independence, and long-term success. For children with autism, things like conversation, teamwork, turn-taking, and reading social cues don’t always come naturally—but they can be learned and strengthened over time.

Our group programs give children the opportunity to:

Practice real peer interaction in a supportive setting
Develop flexible thinking and cooperative play
Build self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving skills
Boost confidence in new or group situations
Learn to navigate both structured and spontaneous social moments

How Our Group Programs Work

Our Social Skills Groups are led by experienced therapists and supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Children are placed in groups based on age, developmental level, and goals to ensure sessions are relevant and effective.

Programs include:

Role-playing games and guided conversations

Interactive activities designed for teamwork

Modeling and practicing of age-appropriate behaviors

Emotional regulation exercises

Fun, ABA-informed group games that encourage participation

These sessions are integrated into your child’s ABA therapy plan and tracked for measurable progress.

Who is This For?

Social Skills & Group Programs are ideal for:

Children who are ready for peer interaction

Children working on turn-taking, sharing, and cooperative play

Kids with goals around initiating conversations or maintaining friendships

Families who want to see social improvements beyond 1:1 therapy

Your BCBA will help determine if group programming is right for your child based on their current goals and development.

Real Progress. Real Confidence.

We’ve seen children go from avoiding peers to asking for playdates. From meltdowns in group settings to confidently joining classroom activities. These aren’t just social skills—they’re life skills, and they make a world of difference.