Social Skills Groups That Follow Your Child's Lead
Therapist-led groups where children practice connecting with peers through play.
Our social groups are led by Tumble N' Dots therapists and built on play, not scripts to memorize. Each group is matched to an age and stage, so children practice real back-and-forth with peers who are working on similar things. We follow each child's lead, celebrate how they naturally connect, and keep groups warm, structured, and genuinely fun.
Ages 3 -6
Ages 2 - 4
Ages 5 - 7
Ages 5 - 7
Ages 5 - 11
Ages 8 - 12
The Game Changers Social Group is designed for kids ages 8–12 who love play and connection. Led by a doctorate-level pediatric occupational therapist, the group uses board games, sensory-motor breaks, and guided interactions to help children build real-world skills like emotional regulation, problem solving, flexible thinking, turn-taking, and handling both wins and losses with confidence.
Ages 8 - 12
For kids attending kindergarten in 2026-2027
What are Social Skills Groups?
Not all children naturally pick up social cues like saying “please” and “thank you” or taking turns by watching others. For kids who find social interactions challenging, a social skills group can provide the structured support they need to thrive.
Our social skills groups are therapeutic and are designed to help children build essential skills for navigating everyday situations at school, during activities, and at home. With a positive and supportive environment, our tailored programs focus on each child’s unique needs, providing opportunities for both structured learning and peer interaction. Group leaders coach children in real-life social scenarios, helping them practice skills such as understanding body language, managing emotions, initiating conversations, taking turns, problem-solving, and more.
These groups are about more than communication, they build the foundation for friendships, success in school, and confidence in social settings. Research shows that social skills therapy improves self-esteem and equips children with the tools they need to handle various social environments.
If your child could benefit from guidance in social interactions, our groups are here to help foster meaningful growth and rewarding relationships.
Beyond our weekly groups
If your child needs more than one session a week, or you are looking for something over a school break, we have two more ways to work together.
Intensive Therapy Programs
More therapy, more often, with a multidisciplinary team. Our Intensive Therapeutic Program and Tumble-N-Grow weave each child's individual goals into a play-based, neurodiversity-affirming day.
- Occupational therapy, speech, and feeding under one roof
- For children who have plateaued with weekly sessions
- Runs year-round
School Break Camps
Therapist-run day camps over winter break, spring break, and summer. Small groups, hands-on play, and skills built right into the activity. Open to children of all abilities.
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at our Irvine clinic
- Led by occupational therapists and speech therapists
- No diagnosis or referral needed
Winner of Best Special Needs Therapy and Best Special Needs Intensive Therapy Camp by Parenting OC readers.