Building social skills is one of the most important life skills anyone can develop. They help children form friendships, take part in their community, and work as part of a team, though for many kids on the spectrum, this can be genuinely challenging.

To help with this, EAV hosts Classroom Simulations for children with autism between the ages of 5 and 13. These small group settings give kids the chance to practice social skills alongside peers, guided by our trained clinicians. Groups practice skills like making conversation, taking turns, compromising, cooperating, public speaking, and other everyday social situations.

Building social skills takes practice, and that practice is exactly what gives children the confidence to try new things and take part in social activities as they grow older.