Social Communication Groups

We believe that social communication is not about maintaining eye contact or saying the  “right” thing. We believe that social communication is about being your authentic self while simultaneously considering the wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings of other people. At Key Connections, we strive to teach kids and adolescents how to make genuine connections based on their unique strengths and personalities. Social communication groups offer real-time opportunities to practice these skills in a highly-supported environment. Groups are offered primarily in person with a trained Speech-Language Pathologist and are available for ages 5-18.

Social communication skills targeted vary based on the needs of the age/group, but generally involve:

  • Perspective-taking

  • Social Thinking © and Zones of Regulation © concepts and vocabulary

  • Conflict resolution/problem-solving

  • Self-talk and other communication strategies 

  • Friendship/relationship skills

  • Conversation skills

  • Self-advocacy and self-awareness skills 

  • Social behavior mapping