Social Skills Programs
Social Skills Programs ABA Therapy
Helping Children Build Meaningful Connections
At Strive High ABA, our Social Skills Programs are designed to help children develop the confidence and abilities needed to interact successfully with others.
From making eye contact to building friendships, we use evidence-based ABA strategies to teach essential social behaviors in a structured, supportive, and engaging way.
What Are Social Skills?
Social skills are the abilities that help children communicate, interact, and form relationships with others.
These include:
- Making eye contact
- Taking turns and sharing
- Understanding emotions
- Starting and maintaining conversations
- Playing cooperatively with peers
For children with autism, these skills may not come naturally—but with the right support, they can be learned and strengthened over time.
Our Approach to Social Skills Training
Our programs are individualized and tailored to your child’s unique needs and developmental level.
Structured Learning
We use proven ABA methods to teach skills step-by-step in a clear and supportive way.
Role Practice
Children learn through modeling and role-playing real-life social situations.
Positive Reinforcement
We encourage progress by rewarding positive behaviors to build confidence and motivation.
Real-Life Application
Skills are practiced and applied in everyday situations to ensure lasting success.
Social Interaction
We guide children in building meaningful connections through guided peer interactions and shared activities.
Emotional Awareness
Children learn to recognize, understand, and appropriately express their emotions.
A Simple, Step-by-Step Path to Social Growth
We make it easy for your child to build meaningful social skills with a clear, supportive process. Our team handles everything—so you can focus on your child’s progress and confidence.
Reach Out & Get Started
Contact our team and share a bit about your child. We’ll walk you through insurance verification and answer any questions you have.
Comprehensive Assessment
Our BCBAs conduct an in-depth, comprehensive assessment to understand your child’s current skills, goals, and the community environments they’re already dealing with.
Personalized Community Plan
We design an individualized therapy plan targeting your child’s specific real-world goals, whether that’s managing transitions in public, building social skills at the playground, or developing independence during daily routines.
Therapy in the Real World.
Sessions take place in actual locations around New York City. Our trained Behavior Technicians in NYC, supervised by a BCBA, implement naturalistic ABA strategies in the moment, helping your child practice and succeed right where they are.
Ongoing Review & Family Support.
Progress is tracked, goals are adjusted, and you stay in the loop every step of the way. We coach families so community wins continue long after the session ends.
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Why Families Choose Strive High ABA for Social Skills Programs
Parents choose us because we don’t just teach social skills—we help children use them in real life. Families begin to see their child engaging more confidently during playdates, at school, and in everyday interactions. That’s the difference between practicing skills and truly living them.
Our experienced team is dedicated to creating meaningful progress through personalized support and consistent guidance. From the very beginning, families feel the difference—because we show up, stay committed, and work closely with you to help your child grow socially and emotionally.
We are receiving ABA services for our son. We are very satisfied and already seeing a little progress in the short term.
In-home ABA helped my son begin speaking and thrive. The bond with his RBT has been life-changing for our family.
Strive High works very well for us. The therapist that my daughter has is very energetic and professional and is very attentive to my daughter.
Strive High works very well. They have an individual approach, and I have seen a lot of progress in a short amount of time.
“I’m very happy with the services. The workers are great with my children, and I have seen improvement during our time with them!”
Social Skills Support Across Everyday Environments
Strive High ABA provides social skills sessions in the places where real interactions happen. Children practice and build confidence in natural settings like parks, playgrounds, schools, and community spaces—where social skills are truly used.
Our approach follows your child’s daily routine, whether it’s playing with peers, participating in group activities, or navigating everyday social situations. By learning in real-life environments, children develop the ability to apply social skills naturally, comfortably, and with confidence.
Your Child’s Social World Starts Here
Help your child build the confidence to connect, communicate, and form meaningful relationships. At Strive High ABA, we create personalized social skills programs that meet your child where they are and guide them toward real-life success. Our team is here to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and support your family every step of the way.