Summer-Winter Social Skills Group: Waxahachie, Texas

General Information

Social skills training is an evidence based practice focused on assisting individuals in engaging in a social world.  This training is focused on a group environment where lessons can be matched with immediate opportunities for practice.  Most social skills groups include instruction on basic concepts, role-playing, practice, or feedback to help learners acquire and practice communication, play, or social skills to promote positive interactions with peers.  While much of the literature focusing on social skills groups centers around individuals with ASD, benefits of these groups can be found for many individuals struggling with social challenges, regardless of diagnosis.  

The Galliant Way

At Galliant we recognize that each individual’s comfort level with other people varies.  With that in mind, we individualize goals within the group in order to balance individual needs while focusing on supporting each learner’s ability to engage in a social world.  In order to do this effectively, we take steps to have well matched peer groups and supportive curriculum including

1. Starting with assessment.  Prior to completing registration parents/guardians will complete an intake form that includes questions focused on multiple aspects of their child including social challenges and achievements, likes and dislikes, and overall engagement strategies.  This allows us to find other individuals that are seeking assistance in a similar way.

2. Connecting with the family.  After completing the intake form a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will schedule a time to virtually meet with the parent individually or with their child.  This provides an opportunity for families to learn more about our program while we also learn more about your goals.

3. Developing both group and individualized goals.  Each group session has an overarching goal for the group to accomplish.  In addition to this, each individual will have observable and measurable goals that are tracked throughout the 5 weeks.  This assists in ensuring the effectiveness of the program while also centering curriculum around individual needs.

4. Curated curriculums to meet needs.  Curriculum for each group is based in evidence -based practices for social skills training.  The individual components including goals and themes are individualized however to meet the needs and interests of the group.  This provides an opportunity to use research based methodologies in an individually effective manner.

Logistical Information

Participants

Groups are open to anyone aged 3-18 who has shown a demonstrated need for social skills training or for whom social skills are a concern.  Prior to enrollment in the group an intake form must be completed to ensure group fit.

Location

Locations vary across the state of Texas.  Contact us at hello@galliantcare.com to learn about opportunities in your area.

Sessions

All groups meet 1 time per week.  Sessions are 1 hour in length, immediately followed by an additional optional half hour social skills practice.  Each session will meet at the same time and day of the week.  Days and times across sessions vary as start dates are based on group needs.

Groups

All groups contain 4 clients.  While we are actively enrolling clients, there may be a waitlist if there are no other participants that currently match your child’s needs.

Cost

Social skills groups are $300 for a five week session