Social Skills Group Therapy
Our program is designed to help individuals with autism improve their social skills and communication abilities through group therapy sessions led by trained therapists. We match individuals with autism based on their age, interests, and social skills level and use evidence-based techniques and activities to help them learn and grow. In addition to our group therapy sessions, we also offer individual therapy.
Strengths
Matching based on strengths allows individuals with autism to learn and grow together while also providing support and encouragement to one another.
Challenges
Factoring in challenges helps ensure that each person is in a group with others who have similar needs and goals. This can make the therapy experience more effective and relevant for each individual.
Interests
Weighing interests helps create a more engaging and enjoyable experience. When interests are shared, learners are more likely to form connections and relationships with each other.
Age
Age is an important factor in group therapy. Age-appropriate groups can be more developmentally appropriate and relevant for each individual.
Availability
It is important to consider availability when matching learners in groups to ensure that each person is able to attend and participate in therapy sessions consistently. This helps create a more stable and effective therapy experience.
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Get StartedDuring the Session
Our trained therapists use a variety of evidence-based techniques and activities to help participants improve their social skills and communication abilities. These may include role-playing activities, conversation starters, and social skills games. We also use visual aids, such as social stories or visual schedules, to help participants understand and practice social skills.
Throughout the therapy sessions, our therapists provide feedback and guidance to participants as they practice and apply the social skills they are learning.
Benefits of Telehealth
Being a telehealth group therapy service allows us to find the best matches for group therapy because it provides flexibility and convenience for individuals to access our services. This allows us to create a tailored and effective therapy experience for each individual, regardless of their location. Being a telehealth service also allows us to be more flexible with scheduling, which can help create a stable and effective therapy experience for all group members.
Tailored To Your Family
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We match your child with a peer group that will meet your family’s schedule, with availability from Monday to Sunday, including evenings. We meet your family wherever you are: at home, traveling, or on vacation — that’s the power of our digital services.
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Our care team clinicians and customer success teams are available to meet with your and your family whenever you need additional support or have questions. We offer a peer group match guarantee for every child to ensure their success and growth.
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We offer chatrooms that are exclusive to each peer group and are moderated for content. Peers are encouraged to develop bonds beyond their week-to-week meetings and stay connected outside of their peer groups.
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Our digital health platform keeps you up-to-date with your child’s progress toward social skills goals with weekly updates and metric reporting. Parents stay connected to their child’s facilitator through our digital health platform and receive real-time communication.
“I think we have found Ascent just in time. So far, my husband and I are very pleased with the support. I think our son is getting a lot out of it and enjoying it too.”
— Ascent family
Have a question about insurance, pricing, or getting started with our peer groups?
Getting Started is Simple
1. Choose your Subscription Plan
Sign up for a subscription plan according to your child's needs.
2. Schedule Assessment
Schedule a time for you and your child to meet with one of our peer group facilitators on Zoom.
3. Attend your Assessment
During the assessment, our facilitator will be able to learn more about your kiddo and their goals in order to find an optimal peer group match.
4. Get Matched to a Peer Group
Receive a personalized match to a peer group for your child to socialize with others.