Friendships are for Everyone: Helping Teens On The Spectrum Build Social Skills
- April 28, 2021
- Social Skills
- by The New Focus Team

For any teenager, developing social skills is an important part of overall development. Adolescence is a time for fostering independence and creating new friendships. For teens on the autism spectrum, the development of communication skills is especially important. Typically, teens on the spectrum are not loners by choice. As children grow towards adolescents, there is […]
Why Social Skills Group Activities Matter for Kids
- February 1, 2021
- Behavioral Issues, Social Skills
- by The New Focus Team

In order to function successfully and independently in society, children must learn important social skills such as teamwork, cooperation, following directions, and self-control. In order to develop these essential skills, kids must be given ample opportunity to engage in social interaction and activities. Why social activities are important and how they help kids grow Engaging […]