What is social skills training for children with autism?

Social skills training teaches children with autism how to communicate, understand social cues, take turns, develop friendships, and navigate social situations using evidence-based methods.

How can social skills training help my child?

Our individualized programs focus on practical skills like starting conversations, understanding personal space, recognizing emotions, and problem-solving with peers for real-world use.

What approach do you use for social skills therapy?

We use ABA and developmental best practices with structured teaching, play-based learning, one-on-one and small group sessions, positive reinforcement, and ongoing parent collaboration.

Do you offer social skills training in Houston?

Yes. We serve families in Houston, Baytown, and surrounding communities, aligning therapy with home routines, school expectations, and long-term goals.

What should we expect when we get started?

We begin with a consultation and assessment, create a personalized treatment plan, provide ongoing therapy with progress monitoring, and collaborate with parents throughout care.

SOCIAL SKILLS

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Social Skills Group

Specialized social skills group sessions are designed to help those who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) learn how to interact better with their typically developing peers. These meetings usually involve a small group of 2-8 people living with autism and 2 autism professionals. During these meetings, they will receive instruction, practice their social skills through role-playing, and get feedback on how they're doing to help them acquire and apply the necessary skills to engage in positive relationships with their peers.

Research has demonstrated that social skills group training can be effective in improving perspective-taking, conversation skills, friendship skills, problem-solving, social competence, emotion recognition, theory of mind, and problem-solving. Furthermore, studies have shown that specific interaction skills, such as initiation, responding, maintaining, greeting, compliment-giving/accepting, turn taking, sharing, asking for help, offering help, and including others, can all be enhanced through the application of social skills groups.

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What Is Social Skills Training?

Social skills training focuses on teaching children how to:

Communicate effectively with peers and adults
Understand social cues, body language, and emotions
Take turns, share, and cooperate during play
Develop friendships and positive peer relationships
Navigate social situations at school, home, and in the community

These skills are often challenging for children on the autism spectrum, but with structured support and evidence-based methods, they can be learned and strengthened over time.

How Our Social Skills Programs Help

Our social skills training is individualized, meaning each child’s program is tailored to their specific strengths, challenges, age, and developmental level.

We focus on practical, functional skills such as:

Initiating and maintaining conversations
Understanding personal space and boundaries
Recognizing emotions in themselves and others
Responding appropriately in social situations
Problem-solving during peer interactions

Skills are taught in ways that promote generalization, so children can use what they learn across multiple environments—not just in therapy sessions.

Our Approach to Social Skills Therapy

Elite Spectrum ABA uses evidence-based strategies rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and developmental best practices.

Our approach includes:

Structured teaching with clear goals and progress tracking
Play-based and naturalistic learning opportunities
One-on-one and small group instruction when appropriate
Positive reinforcement to encourage skill development
Ongoing parent collaboration and support

We emphasize learning in a supportive, encouraging environment where children feel safe to practice and grow.

Who Can Benefit from Social Skills Training?

Social skills therapy may benefit children who:

Have difficulty making or keeping friends
Struggle with communication or conversation skills
Experience social anxiety or frustration
Have trouble understanding social rules or expectations
Need support navigating school or group environments

Our programs support children at various developmental stages, from early learners to school-aged children and adolescents.

Social Skills Training in Houston & Baytown

Elite Spectrum ABA proudly provides social skills therapy services to families in:

Houston, TX
Baytown, TX
Surrounding areas

Our team works closely with families to ensure therapy aligns with each child’s daily life, school routines, and long-term goals.

What to Expect When You Get Started

When you contact Elite Spectrum ABA, we guide you through every step of the process:

Initial consultation to understand your child’s needs
Comprehensive assessment to identify strengths and goals
Personalized treatment plan focused on social development
Ongoing therapy and progress monitoring
Parent collaboration and education throughout care

Our goal is to create meaningful progress that supports long-term independence and confidence.