Our Elementary School Social Skills group is designed to help children improve their social skills by developing the ability to be flexible social thinkers and social problem solvers. The curriculum is based off of Michelle Garcia Winner’s Social Thinking curriculum which teaches the “why” behind our social behavior.
Utilizing the The Incredible Flexible You™ framework, social concepts and vocabulary are taught through the experience of four characters in storybooks, lessons, music and structured play where concepts are described, demonstrated and practiced. Children will learn about the social mind, social expectations, and their own thinking and that of others helping to create the mental and emotional connections needed for social communication and social awareness.
This program includes a weekly parent group where parents learn how to assist their child by providing feedback/coaching for using the vocabulary and implementing skills in everyday life. Weekly attendance for parents/caregivers is a program requirement.
Topics of Instruction for Students
- Perspective taking
- How to participate in a group
- Body basics (listening/attending/sharing space)
- Taking turns and collaborative play skills
- Social problem solving skills
- Recognizing emotions and thoughts in self and others
Topics of Instruction for Parents
- Support their child in using social skills
- Strategies for being more effective coaches
- How to incorporate skills their child is learning into everyday situations
- Maintaining skills across time/settings
Session Information
Group Duration: 12 weeks offered in Fall (Sept) and Spring (March)
Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays 5-6 pm
Location: 8401 Connecticut Ave, Suite 700, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
**These services may be covered by your insurance company. LISS funding is applicable for our executive functioning programs.
Please call the office if you have any questions/concerns.
Enrollment Process
- Complete the confidential application below
- A member of our staff will process the application and call to schedule a free phone intake to discuss the program.
- After the phone intake, both the child and parent/caregiver must attend an orientation appointment with our clinician to determine if enrollment in the program is appropriate.