Social Skills Groups
Social Skills Groups for Autism
Orchid's social skills groups are launching soon. Children will be matched close in age and ability, and sessions will mix structured activities with guided free play.
Building Friendships, Family Connections, and Confidence, One Skill at a Time
In our upcoming Social Skills Groups, children will practice social skills with peers, build confidence, and make friends. Sign up below to hear first when enrollment opens.
Social Skills at the Heart of Every Program. Social skills are already built into our full-day and part-day programs, where children interact with peers and take part in guided social activities every day. The Social Skills Groups will add dedicated time for this.
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A member of the Orchid Academy care team will call you back within 24 hours to talk through next steps. Prefer to talk now?
Call (425) 699-7164
Social Skills Groups – Coming Soon!
Why Social Skills Groups Matter
Social skills help children build relationships and feel connected to the people around them. Social Skills Groups at Orchid Academy give children a safe, encouraging place to practice those skills with structured support.
- Friendships That Lead to Deeper Connections
- The skills children use to make friends carry over to the rest of their relationships. Through group activities, children learn how to relate to friends, siblings, parents, and teachers with understanding and empathy.
- Confidence for School and Beyond
- Taking turns, listening, and responding respectfully all matter in school. As children get more comfortable with social interactions, they handle classroom challenges better.
- Growing Together with Peer Support
- In our groups, children learn alongside peers. They practice leadership, support each other, and feel like they belong.
Why Choose Orchid's Social Skills Groups?
- Balanced and Inclusive Groups:
- A social skills group works when the peers are well matched. We'll place children close in age and ability, so everyone is comfortable but still challenged.
- The "Just-Right" Approach:
- In a well-matched group, each child gets chances to learn from a peer and chances to step up as a leader. Children push each other along and still learn at their own pace.
- Skill-Building through Play and Interaction:
- Our Social Skills Groups will mix structured activities with guided free play, so children practice turn-taking, conversation, problem-solving, and empathy in real situations. Each session is planned so children use their new skills while having fun.
Join the Waitlist!
Join our waitlist and we'll let you know as soon as we start forming groups. The waitlist also helps us match each child with peers at a similar level.
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Where Orchid Academy Offers Social Skills Groups in Washington
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Insurance Orchid Academy Accepts for ABA Therapy
Orchid Academy is in network with Premera Blue Cross, Regence, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, Medicaid (Washington Apple Health), Molina Healthcare, Asuris Northwest Health, Personify Health, TRICARE.
Not sure if your plan is covered? We'll verify your benefits and explain your coverage before services begin, at no cost to you.
Insurance can feel overwhelming, so bring your questions. We'll walk you through what your plan covers and what you may owe before care starts.
Verify My Insurance →Call (425) 699-7164 to check your plan, or compare carriers in the insurance guide.
Insurance participation varies by location and individual plan. Contact our team to confirm your specific benefits at hope@orchidacademy.com.
Start Social Skills Groups with Orchid Academy
Tell us about your child and we'll explain how our team can help.
Request received
A member of the Orchid Academy care team will call you back within 24 hours to talk through next steps. Prefer to talk now?
Call (425) 699-7164