The Social Skills Spotlight
DISCOVER HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD ON THEIR SOCIAL JOURNEY.
How Social Skills and Friendships Impact Mental Health in Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
Discover how social skills struggles, masking, and friendships impact mental health in kids, teens, and young adults, and how neurodiversity-affirming social skills groups and programs can help.
The Hidden Reasons Your Child Might Be Struggling to Make and Keep Friends
Wondering “why can’t my child make or keep friends?” Learn the hidden social communication challenges behind friendship struggles in autism, ADHD, other neurodivergent diagnoses and how to help.
How to Spot a Truly Effective Social Skills Group for Your Neurodivergent Child
Learn what makes a social skills group truly effective—like structure, parent coaching, and real-world practice—and why research-backed programs like PEERS® work. Discover how the CONNECT Program uses these same proven strategies to support lasting friendships and confidence in tweens and teens.
3 Common Concerns About Social Skills Groups (and Why They’re Worth It for Your Teen’s Future)
Wondering if a social skills group is right for your teen? If your child struggles with making and keeping friends, understanding social cues, or feeling confident in conversations, you may have considered joining a social skills group—but common concerns might be holding you back. Will this actually help? Do we even have time for this? What if my teen doesn’t think they need it? In this post, I’m addressing the three biggest concerns parents have about social skills groups—and why they’re worth considering for your child’s long-term social confidence and success.
6 Signs Your Teen Needs Help with Social Skills (and What You Can Do About It)
Friendships are a huge part of your teen’s life—but what if they’re struggling to connect with peers? If your child finds it hard to start conversations, make friends, or understand social cues, they may need extra support. In this post, we’ll go over six signs that indicate your teen needs help with social skills—plus actionable strategies you can use to help them gain confidence in social situations.
So Your Child Just Got a 'Pragmatic Language Disorder' Diagnosis: Now What?
Getting a diagnosis of a pragmatic language disorder can be overwhelming and leave you feeling unsure about what’s next.
You might be wondering, “What does this mean for my child’s future?” or “Where do we go from here?”
It’s important to know that you’re not alone in this journey, and there are many resources and experts ready to help you and your child!