Social Communication Skills and Groups
As human beings, we are social by nature. We connect with one another through interaction and conversation. For many people social communication skills are difficult. It could be the result of a diagnosed condition, such as autism spectrum disorder, an acquired brain injury, or simply because he/she has always struggled communicating effectively with others in a socially appropriate way. The Speech Clinic's staff of experienced speech-language pathologists develops specific goals and strategies to improve social communication skills, unique to each client. Examples of social skills include: how to greet someone, turn-taking in conversation and play, engaging in eye contact, and maintaining conversation. The Speech Clinic offers one-to-one direct therapy, as well as our social thinking group, "Friend to Friend," designed for children and adolescents.