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Introduction
Autism Behavior Services, Inc.’s (ABSI) LET’S LAFF Social Skills groups are currently accepting participants in Santa Ana! LET’S LAFF stands for Learn about Friends and Feelings – and that is what these groups focus on in a way that is enjoyable and engaging! LET’S LAFF also offers the opportunity to work on social skills, make lasting friendships, and, of course, HAVE FUN!
Expert-Led Social Skills Development with LET'S LAFF
LET’S LAFF Social Skills groups take place in structured settings where individuals work on social interactions in a multitude of environments. These groups are led by clinicians and behavior technicians with decades of experience. LET’S LAFF social groups facilitate social skill-building activities, and provide feedback, guidance, and other levels of support for the people they work with.
Key Social Skills Covered by LET'S LAFF
Social skills cover a litany of different behaviors that allow people to effectively interact and communicate with others. Here are just some of the skills worked on in the LET’S LAFF groups:
Verbal communication: LET’S LAFF emphasizes speaking clearly, listening attentively, and appropriately responding to others in conversations. Participants will see how all three of those components contribute to having meaningful conversations with others.
Emotional regulation: The ability to manage one's own emotions as well as empathize with the emotional states of others are also core components that are worked on and taught.
Non-verbal communication: “Silent” aspects of conversations will be focused on such as eye contact, facial expressions, body language, and gestures.
Initiating and maintaining relationships: LET’S LAFF focuses on making friends, keeping in touch with others, and understanding the dynamics of social rules in different contexts and situations. Different relationship settings will be looked at such as in person conversations, texting, and emailing.
ABA Techniques in LET'S LAFF Social Skills Programs
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), done in a person-centered way, is at the core of ABSI’s LET’S LAFF social groups. This evidence-based therapeutic approach breaks down complex behaviors into smaller components, and uses principles of learning and reinforcement to teach new skills and behaviors.
These are some ways that ABA is paired with social skills:
Are you or a loved one looking for a social group? Please visit the Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) social skills page and see if we offer one in your area. Additionally, ABSI has also been a pioneer of virtual social groups. Our goal is to eliminate barriers people might find when seeking to build on these important social and emotional skills for themselves or loved ones.
You can find out more here:
https://autismbehaviorservices.com/services/social-groups/
Or contact us at [email protected] or call 1-855-581-0100
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Social skills cover a range of abilities that enable people to effectively interact and communicate with others. Utilizing these skills allow them to effectively convey wants and needs, which are crucial for forming and maintaining relationships, navigating social situations, and advocating for themselves throughout their lives.
ABA uses systematic, evidence based teaching methods to take information and break it down into smaller, manageable components. By providing clear instructions, modeling desired behaviors, and using a host of reinforcement techniques, ABA assists people who are neurodiverse learn and practice social skills in structured settings that are safe, and filled with teachable moments.
Social skills groups are organized settings which offer benefits for ALL who attend. A social skills group is a place where all individuals can learn and practice their skills in a safe and supportive environment. The groups have a range of activities from group outings to preferred locations, structured parties to facilitate social behavior, and other group events in various settings, which promote interaction.
